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Regrout Walls in Tile Shower Apr. 30, 2026
Dear James: The grout in our master bathroom shower stall is looking pretty bad and some pieces are ... Read More
The Ballroom Amounts to Taxpayer Abuse Apr. 30, 2026
Some years ago, I was president of an organization called the Association of Opinion Journalists. Ev... Read More
Durable Stainless Steel Can't Be Beat Apr. 23, 2026
Dear James: To match my other stainless steel appliances, I should install a stainless steel sink. I... Read More
Gain Storage Space With More Shelving Apr. 16, 2026
Dear James: We could use more storage space, so we plan to install shelving on the utility room wall... Read More
Easy-To-Build Barbecue Grill Apr. 09, 2026
Dear James: I want to add a brick barbecue grill on our concrete patio. What are some basic tips for... Read More
Replace Worn Carpet With Laminate Apr. 02, 2026
Dear James: With my active family, the living room carpeting is badly worn. I want to replace it wit... Read More
Refurbish Deteriorating Deck Lumber Mar. 26, 2026
Dear James: The surface and some of the support lumber is deteriorating on my raised deck. How can I... Read More
Add a Kitchen Island for Convenience Mar. 19, 2026
Dear James: I'm planning to remodel my kitchen to create more countertop workspace, and I think an i... Read More
Make Drywall Hole Repairs Like a Pro Mar. 12, 2026
Dear James: My son just left for college, and his bedroom walls are pretty worn with quite a few hol... Read More
Replace Your Old Garage Door Opener Mar. 05, 2026
Dear James: My old noisy garage door opener needs to be replaced. What is the best type to get for a... Read More
Make Sure a New Concrete Patio Lasts Feb. 26, 2026
Dear James: The concrete patio at my old house cracked a lot. I am adding one now in my newer house.... Read More
Retractable Screens Are Easy To Install Feb. 19, 2026
Dear James: It is a hassle putting up and taking down window screens. Do retractable window screens ... Read More
Use Cedar To Build a Large Sandbox Feb. 12, 2026
Dear James: I want to find more things for my kids to do here, so I plan to build a sandbox. What ar... Read More
Add Style With a Window Cornice Feb. 05, 2026
Dear James: We are remodeling on budget, so I thought adding window cornices would help. How do I de... Read More
Add a Decorative Lattice Arbor Jan. 29, 2026
Dear James: I think an arched arbor would look nice over my back door and the vines would help shade... Read More
Foam-Backed Carpet Simplifies Installation Jan. 22, 2026
Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids. I'm thinking of installing foam-backed car... Read More
Design and Make Board and Batten Fence Jan. 15, 2026
Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my lev... Read More
Do Construction Inspections Yourself Jan. 08, 2026
Dear James: I'm having a house built, and it was designed to meet all building codes. Is it still a ... Read More
Add Attractive Louvered Shutters Jan. 01, 2026
Dear James: We want privacy and to block the sun, so we plan to install louvered shutters and/or min... Read More
Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs Dec. 25, 2025
Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest... Read More
