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Use Proper Blade in Various Power Saws Feb. 10, 2022

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Dear James: I just got out my power saws for a remodeling project and the blades are shot. What type... Read More

Simple Maintenance and Clothes Washer Repair Tips Jan. 20, 2022

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Dear James: My clothes washer leaks a little when in the drain and spin cycles. What things should I... Read More

Remove and Replace Drywall Tape Over Joints Jan. 13, 2022

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Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. Wh... Read More

Assemble a First-Aid Kit for DIYers Jan. 06, 2022

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Dear James: I have worked with hand and power tools for years, but recently hurt myself with no one ... Read More

Air Power Tools Need Correct Hose Type Dec. 30, 2021

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Dear James: I bought an air compressor because I think pneumatic tools are better than electric tool... Read More

Connect Two Rooms With a New Door Dec. 23, 2021

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Dear James: My living room is adjacent to the children's bedroom. I would like to add a door between... Read More

Repair Shower Stall Membrane To Repair Leak Dec. 16, 2021

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Dear James: A dark spot is forming on the ceiling below my master bathroom with a tile floor. My new... Read More

Minimize Paint Blistering With Proper Techniques Dec. 09, 2021

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Dear James: My house has wood siding, which I painted last year. Most of it looks good, but it blist... Read More

HGTV Is Lies: Tales From Pandemic Home Renovation Nov. 13, 2021

Stephanie Hayes

Here's one vexing moment in the coronavirus milieu. Many of us, stuck in our homes for unnatural str... Read More

Choose Best Paneling Type for a Room Nov. 04, 2021

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Dear James: We have a storage room, and the drywall is pretty beaten up. I want to put paneling over... Read More

Wilted Trees and Finicky Birds Oct. 20, 2021

A Greener View

Q: Back in the spring, we planted several 10- to 15-foot-tall trees around our new house. We tried t... Read More

Another Brilliant Way to Use WD-40 Around the House Oct. 19, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

I had to laugh when I opened my mail to read how one reader was able to get his glass shower doors s... Read More

Should We Fix Our Home Up Before Selling? Aug. 31, 2021

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We recently read an article urging homeowners to update their homes before putting them ... Read More

Build a Lightwell Under an Attic for a Skylight Aug. 26, 2021

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Dear James: My living room is too dark, so I want to add a skylight. My house has a pitched roof. Ho... Read More

Use Box Ceiling Beams for Accents When Opening Up a Floor Plan Jun. 03, 2021

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Dear James: We are empty-nesters and plan to combine rooms for a more open floor plan. Box beans wou... Read More

Minor Concrete Repairs are an Easy Do-It-Yourself Project May. 27, 2021

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Dear James: I need to do some projects around my house that require patching and adding some concret... Read More

Wainscoting Made From Drywall Panels Looks Just Like Wood May. 20, 2021

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Dear James: We think wainscoting would look good in our dining room. We have extra drywall here from... Read More

Simple Tips When Replacing Asphalt Shingle Roof May. 06, 2021

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Dear James: There are leaks in our garage when it rains. The dark shingle roof is about 20 years old... Read More

Exterior Pre-Hung Door Installation Is Best for Do-It-Yourselfers Apr. 15, 2021

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Dear James: Our old wood front door faces west, so it took the abuse of the sun and storm wear. What... Read More

Make Sure Concrete Is Properly Poured to Minimize Cracks Apr. 08, 2021

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Dear James: I am having a new house built in an area where others have had many cracks in the concre... Read More