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Laundry Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries Nov. 10, 2015

Everyday Cheapskate

Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape and intensity. Rather than thinking there is... Read More

How to Clean and Care for Real (or Fake) Wood Floors Nov. 09, 2015

Everyday Cheapskate

Taking care of hardwood floors can be challenging given the everyday conditions of a family and pets... Read More

Instant Relief for the Pressure of Gift-Giving Nov. 05, 2015

Everyday Cheapskate

Without a doubt, autumn is my favorite season of the year. When the calendar flips to November, I kn... Read More

How to Remove Years of Kitchen Cabinet Grit and Grime Nov. 02, 2015

Everyday Cheapskate

When did you last look at your kitchen cabinets? Not a passing glance, but an up-close visual study ... Read More

DIY Projects Oct. 14, 2015

Small Spaces

Inspiration can come from a can of paint. Take a look at the paint chips in a home improvement store... Read More

Why Not White? Oct. 10, 2015

The Art of Design

White is the color synonymous with purity and lightness. It is a color that is universal, and can be... Read More

Apply a French-Polish Finish to Woodwork Oct. 01, 2015

Here's How

Dear James: I recently bought an older house. It has beautiful cherry woodwork that needs to be refi... Read More

It Is Not Difficult to Lay Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Sep. 24, 2015

Here's How

Dear James: My children are getting older now, and it is probably time for some new wall-to-wall car... Read More

Do-it-Yourselfer Running out of Energy Feb. 07, 2014

Tales From the Front

You know how some women love a project? A closet to do over, a friend to make over, a bathroom to re... Read More

Proper Method to Install Manufactured Stone Jan. 23, 2014

Here's How

Dear Pat: Some of the siding has to be replaced on my house. I have always liked the appearance of s... Read More