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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