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Don't Be a Snob Jul. 02, 2022
I confess that I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mi... Read More
A Stacked Masonry Barbecue Can Be Strong Jun. 30, 2022
Dear James: Our gas barbecue grill just rusted out and I want to build a masonry one that uses charc... Read More
How To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible Jun. 28, 2022
So you're getting ready to sell your house. Just thinking about it can be an overwhelming experience... Read More
Is Your Home Your Castle? Jun. 25, 2022
Before you select the kind of sofa you want, what color you will paint your walls or where you will ... Read More
The Inflation Cure Jun. 22, 2022
If you think runaway inflation is brutal, wait until you get hit by the cure. Last week, the Federa... Read More
Designer Faux Pas Jun. 18, 2022
We all look forward to innovative and inspiring ideas for our homes. Some of us scour interior desig... Read More
Living In a Rental Jun. 11, 2022
In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Jun. 10, 2022
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
An Heirloom Party Jun. 04, 2022
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Accessorize Like a Pro May. 21, 2022
My first collection or attempt at displaying items as a child was boxes, made of any material —... Read More
Mature, Modern Pads May. 14, 2022
Furnishing your home can be a lifelong endeavor. Some of us search and rummage through flea markets,... Read More
Show The Ants Who's Boss May. 12, 2022
I don't know about you, but when I learn some new and amazing household tip that promises to save me... Read More
Once You Use This DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner, You Will Never Look Back May. 09, 2022
I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they're so much cheaper than their commercial... Read More
Designer on Skates? May. 07, 2022
Designers are larger than life! This is what the general population of the world believes. It might... Read More
Seal Hidden Window Air Leaks with Caulk May. 05, 2022
Dear James: I recently installed new weatherstripping on my old wood windows. On windy days, the cur... Read More
Readers Share Even More Brilliant Uses for Blue Dawn May. 04, 2022
I'm not certain about when a subject becomes a saga, but I think sure we've crossed over into saga t... Read More
Herb Gardening May. 04, 2022
Question: I have never tried planting herbs in my garden, so I don't know what to do or how to get t... Read More
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets and Keep Them Looking Gorgeous May. 02, 2022
Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets — painted or... Read More
Bright Breakfast and Dining Nooks Apr. 30, 2022
Your kitchen's dimensions and layout of and number of diners are the starting point to get the right... Read More
How to Clean the Dirty Edges of Carpet Apr. 28, 2022
Dark, shadowy, dirty lines on the carpet along baseboards, under doors and draperies, along the edge... Read More
