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Build a Tool Shed Yourself Aug. 17, 2023
Dear James: After many years, our large garage is finally full of "stuff," so I want to build a back... Read More
How to Fix Scratches on Glass Aug. 10, 2023
Our homes are well-accessorized with glass from windowpanes to shower doors to tabletops to lovely g... Read More
Stop Stains From Forming on Your Roof Aug. 10, 2023
Dear James: Our three-year-old light-colored roof already has dark stains over most of it, except fo... Read More
Stone Walkways Are Easy to Lay Jul. 20, 2023
Dear James: My perennial garden has grown up and I need to make some access pathways through it. Wha... Read More
I Tried Dozens of Methods to Clean Kitchen Counters -- This Is the One I'm Excited About Jul. 12, 2023
A kitchen counter is more than just a surface for cooking and meal preparation. In many homes, the k... Read More
8 Surfaces You Should Never Clean With Vinegar Jul. 11, 2023
Vinegar is an amazing and versatile cleaner for all kinds of applications around the house. However,... Read More
5 Genius Ways to Use Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth Jul. 10, 2023
Diatomaceous earth, referred to simply as DE, is a natural sedimentary rock composed of fossilized r... Read More
Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish Jun. 29, 2023
Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coa... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 28, 2023
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 26, 2023
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
Tips for Building a Screened Porch Jun. 22, 2023
Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch... Read More
Help! I Get Clumps of Crystals in My Homemade Laundry Detergent Jun. 19, 2023
Several times over the past years, I have wished with all my heart I could call Mr. Migaki, my favor... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Luxury Taxes to Quick Scissor-Sharpening May. 31, 2023
Over the years, I've noticed something. People who live comfortably do not do so because they are pa... Read More
Make Your Own Highly Effective Cleaning Products for Pennies to Save Dollars May. 29, 2023
The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already hav... Read More
Great Tips From My Great Readers! May. 24, 2023
With the cost of feeding a family so high, it's no wonder that so many tips readers submit are geare... Read More
Refinish an Older Linoleum Floor with Paint May. 18, 2023
Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum flo... Read More
In a Pinch, You Can Use This for That Apr. 06, 2023
Have you ever discovered you're all out of a certain ingredient when you're in the middle of prepari... Read More
Dear Cheapskate: Drowning in Debt, Bouquet Garni How-To, Quilt Rescue Apr. 05, 2023
It's mailbag day, when I reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out a few questions from my dear rea... Read More
When Less Is Best Mar. 23, 2023
The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn't you... Read More
Useful Tips That Make Gardening More Enjoyable Mar. 20, 2023
I'm anything but a master of the soil, but I sure love to putter in my vegetable and flower gardens.... Read More
