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Design Techniques for a Small but Functional House Mar. 05, 2020
Dear James: I plan to build a ranch house for myself and my two children. I am on a tight budget, so... Read More
Finish Woodwork With Beautiful French Polish Feb. 27, 2020
Dear James: Will you please explain how to apply a French polish on old woodwork that needs to be re... Read More
Install Your Own Wall-To-Wall Carpeting Feb. 20, 2020
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, and I want to install some wall-to-wall carpeting inexpe... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Frozen Bacon to Super Glue Feb. 18, 2020
Let these tips get your creative juices flowing on how you can substitute, reuse or repurpose what y... Read More
How to Stiffen a Weak, Bouncy Floor Feb. 13, 2020
Dear James: I just bought an older home. It seems to be constructed well, but the floors are bouncy ... Read More
Answers to Readers Questions on Best Ways to Clean Your Steam Iron and Countertops Feb. 03, 2020
These days, there's a pricey product available to clean just about anything. But why spend the money... Read More
Install a Concrete Driveway Properly to Avoid Cracks Jan. 30, 2020
Dear James: I am tired of repairing and sealing my asphalt driveway, so I want to replace it with a ... Read More
Refinish a Countertop to Look Like Real Granite Jan. 09, 2020
Dear James: I have an old laminate kitchen countertop still in good shape. I want to refinish it mys... Read More
Make a Room-Size Steam Room in Your Bathroom Jan. 02, 2020
Dear James: I like sitting in the steam room after a workout at my health club. I know where to buy ... Read More
This Homemade Silver Cleaner Removes Tarnish Like Magic Dec. 30, 2019
There's no shortage of commercial silver-cleaning products on the market these days. Those that I've... Read More
Do Your Own Finish Carpentry to Lower Costs Dec. 25, 2019
Dear James: I had a room added to my house. I want to do the trim-finish carpentry myself to save mo... Read More
Jazz Up Your Dining Room With New Wood Trim Dec. 19, 2019
Dear James: I would like to add some decorative woodwork trim in my dining room, but I am having tro... Read More
5 Easy Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home to Pamper Yourself Dec. 18, 2019
If you don't happen to have an extra hundred bucks to enjoy a day at the spa, don't sweat it. There ... Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas Dec. 11, 2019
One of the ways that I like to give gifts to a gardener is to create a basket of items they can use.... Read More
Clean Window Glass With Squeegee Like a Professional Dec. 05, 2019
Dear James: I have been living in my new home for about three months, and I cannot believe how dirty... Read More
Add More Storage With a Window Seat Nov. 28, 2019
Dear James: I could use some additional storage space, especially in the children's bedroom. I thoug... Read More
4 More Ways to Use a Slow Cooker That Have Nothing to Do With Food Nov. 21, 2019
They're bulky and take up precious cabinet space, but we'll never get rid of our slow cookers. They ... Read More
9 Surprising Things You Can Clean With a Clothes Steamer Nov. 18, 2019
A compact clothes steamer is handy for removing wrinkles and stale odors from fabric, but is that al... Read More
Safety Tips When Using a Table Saw Nov. 14, 2019
Dear James: I try to do some home improvement projects myself, but many require the use of a table s... Read More
How to Clean Baking Sheets so They Look New! Nov. 13, 2019
They come in sizes big and small, rimmed or without sides. We use them to bake just about anything, ... Read More
