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Add More Living Space by Remodeling a Basement or Garage Apr. 28, 2022
Dear James: Our kids could use a rec room. We could use part of a large garage or the basement. What... Read More
Crocus Problem and Salad Bowl Gardens Apr. 27, 2022
Q: Last fall we bought some crocus, daffodil and tulip bulbs. The daffodils are blooming, but the cr... Read More
How to Use Citric Acid to Clean, Descale and Restore Just About Anything Apr. 26, 2022
Over the past month or so, I've been on a tear to discover all I can about citric acid. What I've le... Read More
Understanding the Beauty of the Imperfect Apr. 23, 2022
There are occasions when everything indicates that something should get worse but it gets better. Ju... Read More
Secrets for How to Grow An Edible Garden Just About Anywhere Apr. 21, 2022
Wish you could grow an edible garden but you just don't have any place to do that? I've got good new... Read More
Privacy in the Age of Home Cameras Apr. 20, 2022
Dear Annie: I have a question about etiquette in our technological age. I recently discovered that l... Read More
Fit for a Queen Apr. 16, 2022
Perhaps you remember the scene in the "Sex and the City" movie where Mr. Big shows Carrie the wardro... Read More
Replace Leaky Shower Curtain with Shower Doors Apr. 14, 2022
Dear James: There always is a puddle on the floor after the kids shower in their bathroom. I plan to... Read More
Landscaping Questions Apr. 13, 2022
If you haven't bought an Easter lily, you should go buy one now. They will be on sale after this wee... Read More
When There's Nothing You Can Do, Build a Fire Apr. 09, 2022
I like to build fires. When it's chilly but not bitter, overcast but not raining, there's nothing mo... Read More
If Walls Could Talk Apr. 09, 2022
If walls could talk, what would they say? Walls are the most important components of a room. They d... Read More
Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House Apr. 06, 2022
Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' ... Read More
Bathrooms Revisited Apr. 02, 2022
Aside from kitchens, bathrooms are the rooms that take the hardest use and can become dated in just ... Read More
The High Cost of Procrastination Mar. 28, 2022
Recently, another tale of woe landed in my inbox reminding that it's a story old as time still being... Read More
Family Rooms Mar. 26, 2022
Historically, the first family rooms appeared in floor plans about 50 to 60 years ago. This room was... Read More
A Paler Shade of Gray Mar. 19, 2022
Over the last five to 10 year years, designers and homeowners have seen a shift in the go-to neutral... Read More
A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control Mar. 17, 2022
There is an old adage out there that promises, "Teaching teaches the teacher." I believe that with a... Read More
Styling 101 Mar. 12, 2022
It's the smallest details the make the difference between average interior design and something outs... Read More
When It Comes to Storing Bananas, Don't Believe Old Wives' Tales Mar. 09, 2022
For years, I believed an old wives' tale that bananas will turn black and spoil almost instantly if ... Read More
14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022
If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More
