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Plan and Install Gutters Properly Mar. 24, 2022
Dear James: Whenever we have anything more than a moderate rain, the gutters overflow. When we build... Read More
A Decorative, Functional Rail Fence Is Easy To Build Feb. 24, 2022
Dear James: I have a landscaped yard and the neighborhood children cut through it. I want a simple-t... Read More
Evaluate Lot Drainage Characteristics Feb. 17, 2022
Dear James: Our last house had drainage problems after storms. When we select a lot to build our new... Read More
Connect Two Rooms With a New Door Dec. 23, 2021
Dear James: My living room is adjacent to the children's bedroom. I would like to add a door between... Read More
Minimize Paint Blistering With Proper Techniques Dec. 09, 2021
Dear James: My house has wood siding, which I painted last year. Most of it looks good, but it blist... Read More
Split a Large Room In Two With a Room Divider Nov. 25, 2021
Dear James: With the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to split a big room with a wall to make a home office... Read More
Four Important Home Inspection Insights Nov. 16, 2021
Dear Monty: I have several questions about home inspections. I am speaking to a small group of peopl... Read More
The Correct Drill Bit Type Makes Drilling Easier Oct. 07, 2021
Dear James: I have a box of old, dull drills that could not go through warm butter. When I buy new o... Read More
Should I Have My Brand-New Home Inspected? Sep. 28, 2021
Dear Monty: Should I have my brand-new home inspected? I am in the process of building a new house. ... Read More
Searching For an Architectural Soul Sep. 04, 2021
Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach is one that never changes — building in Palm Be... Read More
Plan and Build a Birdhouse for Various Birds Sep. 02, 2021
Dear James: Many trees were recently bulldozed for new homes, so I want to build some birdhouses to ... Read More
Build a Lightwell Under an Attic for a Skylight Aug. 26, 2021
Dear James: My living room is too dark, so I want to add a skylight. My house has a pitched roof. Ho... Read More
Add Shading for Your Patio and Deck Aug. 12, 2021
Dear James: It gets too hot in the afternoon sun to use our deck, but we like being outdoors. Are th... Read More
Maintain and Prevent Damage on Brick Walls Aug. 05, 2021
Dear James: I am using recycled brick over a wood-framed wall for my new house. Should my builder ta... Read More
Design and Make a Wooden Deck Bench Jul. 29, 2021
Dear James: I could use a long bench on my deck to use when entertaining. Are there low-cost, simple... Read More
Mass Death in Florida is the Catastrophic Cost of Indecision Jul. 06, 2021
Evidence is mounting that the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, obliterating ... Read More
Use Box Ceiling Beams for Accents When Opening Up a Floor Plan Jun. 03, 2021
Dear James: We are empty-nesters and plan to combine rooms for a more open floor plan. Box beans wou... Read More
Cheat Me Once, Shame on You; Cheat Me Twice... Apr. 06, 2021
Spring has sprung, and with the arrival of flowers, bunny rabbits and taxes come a trove of emails f... Read More
Remodel a Bathroom With a New Vanity and Cabinets Mar. 25, 2021
Dear James: I am planning a partial remodel of my bathroom with just a new vanity and cabinets. What... Read More
