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Seal Bricks for a Longer Life Dec. 07, 2023
Dear James: After a rain, the floors are often damp. Our house has brick over wood framed walls. Can... Read More
Choose Best Paneling Type for a Room Nov. 04, 2021
Dear James: We have a storage room, and the drywall is pretty beaten up. I want to put paneling over... Read More
Minor Concrete Repairs are an Easy Do-It-Yourself Project May. 27, 2021
Dear James: I need to do some projects around my house that require patching and adding some concret... Read More
Simple Tips When Replacing Asphalt Shingle Roof May. 06, 2021
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
Dear James: Our old wood front door faces west, so it took the abuse of the sun and storm wear. What... Read More
How to Make Homemade Dry Shampoo Apr. 07, 2021
Do you ever notice how your hair hurts when you haven't washed it in a few days? Hey, washing and st... Read More
Is It Better To Rent or Buy Drywall Hanging Tools/Equipment? Mar. 18, 2021
Dear James: Much of the drywall in my house is uneven and needs to be replaced. I plan to hang the d... Read More
Instead of Replacing a Damaged Laminate Countertop, Repair It With Inlaid Tile Mar. 11, 2021
Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a... Read More
How To Add Attractive New Stair Molding Jan. 28, 2021
Dear James: I think replacing the baseboards and moldings would look better. It is difficult to cut ... Read More
How To Replace a Broken Window Glass Pane Jan. 14, 2021
Dear James: We have older wood windows, and some of the glass panes have cracks but are intact. What... Read More
Simple Repair Projects To Improve Old Wood Windows Nov. 19, 2020
Dear James: My existing old double-hung windows still look nice, but they leak outdoor air and are d... Read More
What Can I Substitute for Blue Dawn? Nov. 12, 2020
Dear Mary: I love all the tips you give for making your own cleaning solutions. Sadly, over the past... Read More
Build a Garage Door for Odd-Sized Garage Sep. 10, 2020
Dear James: I had a detached garage built with a somewhat rustic exterior decor and blew past my bud... Read More
Make Old Tarnished Brass Bathroom Fixtures Look Like New Sep. 03, 2020
Dear James: My master bathroom has some beautiful antique brass fixtures that have gotten tarnished ... Read More
Install a Wainscoting Kit for Beautiful Walls Aug. 20, 2020
Dear James: I have always liked wainscoting on walls. The old drywall has dents and loose joint tape... Read More
It Is Not Difficult To Fix Your Own Window/Door Screens Aug. 13, 2020
Dear James: My cats and kids have damaged many window screens. Some have small holes, and others are... Read More
Do-it-Yourself Cleaners for Eyeglasses, Windshields, Floors and Carpets Aug. 11, 2020
I pretty much hate to buy things I know I can make for less money — without even taking into a... Read More
For Straight, Flat Wall, Install Studs Properly Aug. 06, 2020
Dear James: We are building a guest house using wood stud walls. We plan to build the walls on the g... Read More
Fix a Damaged Tile Floor, and Install New Tile Jul. 23, 2020
Dear James: Several ceramic tiles by my front door are damaged but still down tight. How can I remov... Read More
Create a Dining Area Within Another Room Jul. 02, 2020
Dear James: For our starter home, we are considering a dining area instead of a dining room to save ... Read More
