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8 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar Feb. 27, 2019
We cannot yet declare apple cider vinegar to be a miracle cure. However, according to WebMD.com, it ... Read More
How a Fire Stop Functions in a Wall Feb. 21, 2019
Dear James: I live in an 75-year-old two-story house. When some walls were opened for repairs, the p... Read More
When to Repair or Replace Your Roof Feb. 14, 2019
Dear James: Over the past six months, I have noticed dark spots on my bedroom ceiling after it rains... Read More
How to Bag a Bargain on Leather Belts, Plus More Great Reader Tips Feb. 12, 2019
Today I am especially impressed, if not excited, by the cool and very useful money- and time-saving ... Read More
Amazing Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide Around the House Feb. 11, 2019
Last week, I heard from one of my readers who wrote about hydrogen peroxide — something I've w... Read More
Paint Interior Walls With Old-Fashioned Glazes Feb. 07, 2019
Dear James: I am remodeling my living room, and I thought about using glazing instead of flat paint ... Read More
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products' Useful Life Feb. 04, 2019
If you were to take a peek inside my refrigerator, you'd have to stand on your head to read labels. ... Read More
Install a New Shower Stall With a Tile Floor Jan. 31, 2019
Dear James: My children are getting older, and we need another shower. There's space in the utility ... Read More
Avoid Common Electrical Problems Jan. 24, 2019
Dear James: My very old house could use some electrical work — outlets, switches, etc. It look... Read More
Hang Your Own Kitchen Cabinets Jan. 10, 2019
Dear James: I want to install new upper kitchen cabinets. I bet a friend I could do all the work mys... Read More
Is an Open Kitchen Really for You? Jan. 05, 2019
Everyone says they love a large, open kitchen they can entertain in. But is that really a practical ... Read More
Death to the DIY Society Jan. 04, 2019
I admit it: My bias derived from self-interest. I was a bag boy. But that didn't make me wrong when ... Read More
Keep Your Gutters Flowing With Regular Maintenance Jan. 03, 2019
Dear James: From the ground, the gutters don't look dirty, but when it rains, water overflows and ru... Read More
Select Material and Lay a New Bamboo Floor Dec. 27, 2018
Dear James: I was planning to install hardwood flooring myself, but then I saw some bamboo flooring,... Read More
Ring In the New Year With an Interior Designer Dec. 22, 2018
Ringing in the new year can be an uplifting experience for some and a time of melancholy for others.... Read More
Install a Strong Decorative Mailbox and Post Dec. 20, 2018
Dear James: Now that I am living alone, I can finally install a neat mailbox instead of the old blac... Read More
Install a Bathroom Pedestal Sink Yourself Dec. 13, 2018
Dear James: I want to remodel my bathroom, but I can only afford to do it in stages. I think install... Read More
Great Reader Tips: Backpacks, Mice Repellant, Window Cleaner and More Dec. 12, 2018
Have a messy outdoor job you need to tackle? Need a surefire way to keep mice out of your outdoor st... Read More
Mature, Modern Pads Dec. 08, 2018
Furnishing your home can be a lifelong endeavor. Some of us search and rummage through flea markets,... Read More
Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof? Dec. 06, 2018
Dear James: I have noticed some damp dark spots on my bedroom ceiling from an old leaky shingle roof... Read More
