Dear James: Many trees were recently bulldozed for new homes, so I want to build some birdhouses to help out the birds. What are some good birdhouse design tips? -- Donald F.
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Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need, or you want to raise some cash -- or both -- you have options.
You can sell your items on an auction website like eBay.com,
Dear James: With the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to split a big room with a wall to make a home office. How do I build a wall that will be reasonably quiet so I can concentrate? -- Gerry H.
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Q: Last year, I planted six roses. Over the winter, the stems have turned brown except for the very bottom. Rabbits have begun eating some of them. Is there something I can do to protect them?
Does the promise of warmer weather ahead make you excited to spend more time outside? Have you been thinking about ways to upgrade your outdoor area? Look no further than the plunge pool. Plunge
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Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, sometimes it seems that the bills grow every month and no matter what you do, you just cannot get a handle on it. Or can you? Some of these cost and energ
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Refreshing a room in your home can be as simple as changing out a faucet, replacing drawer pulls, switching out light fixtures or even just moving items you already have from room to room.
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Ready to make the most of your home's extra spaces? If you have an unused attic or basement, you likely have lots of untapped potential for living space.
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When it comes to home improvement projects, homeowners want to know the cost-versus-value figures so that they can see how much of their project expenses they could potentially recoup and how muc
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