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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
Oil Finishes Are Easy to Apply to Wood Apr. 01, 2021
Dear James: We just bought an older house with lots of natural woodwork. Can we sand it down and ref... 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
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
How To Install a New Bathroom on a Concrete Slab or in a Basement Mar. 04, 2021
Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to stil... 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
A New Heavy-Duty Commercial Vinyl Floor Will Last Many Years Dec. 10, 2020
Dear James: We are setting up a playroom for our children. The room is carpeted now, but we want som... Read More
Without Replacing the Doorjamb, Install a New Door Dec. 03, 2020
Dear James: The frame around my wood front door is in good condition, but the door itself is shot. T... 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
Always Get Several Estimates When Replacing a Concrete Driveway Nov. 12, 2020
Dear James: We have a concrete driveway and a walkway, and both are crumbling. We have received repl... Read More
Budget-Minded Kitchen Remodeling Nov. 05, 2020
Dear James: I am on a fairly tight budget, but I really want to remodel my kitchen to make it more f... Read More
Valuable Household Hints! Nov. 03, 2020
1) Dispose of new-paint odor by placing a large plate filled with salt in the room. 2) Remove grease... Read More
Cover and Hide Ceiling Damage With a Dropped Ceiling Oct. 29, 2020
Dear James: The ceiling in my study was damaged by a roof leak. I plan to convert it into a home the... Read More
Durable Concrete Countertops Are Easy To Make Oct. 22, 2020
Dear James: I saw decorative concrete countertops at a home show, and I want to try it myself. What ... Read More
9 Favorite Cleaning Formulas Oct. 08, 2020
The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already hav... Read More
Install New Window Molding To Improve Appearance Oct. 08, 2020
Dear James: I want to jazz up my dining room windows with decorative casing trim while I am having r... Read More
10,000 Useful Tips To Save Time and Money ... and Counting! Oct. 07, 2020
Today, I have a bunch of tips for you. These are quick, wonderful ways to save time and money every ... Read More
How to Make Wrinkle Releaser Spray Oct. 05, 2020
Dear Mary: I've heard that if you regularly blow-dry your hair with an ordinary hair dryer set on hi... Read More
What Is the Best Type of Nail for Various Projects? Sep. 17, 2020
Dear James: I got a new tool set and plan on doing some repair projects. I went to buy some nails, b... Read More
