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Install Child-Safe Gates, and Other Safety Tips Oct. 18, 2018
DEAR JAMES: My baby boy is at the crawling stage, and I want to make my house more child-safe with g... Read More
Family Rooms Oct. 13, 2018
Historically, the first family rooms appeared in floor plans about 50 to 60 years ago. This room was... Read More
Install a Toilet in a Work Area with No Drain Oct. 11, 2018
DEAR JAMES: Our son repairs motorcycles in our garage. We need to install a small half bathroom in t... Read More
A Paler Shade of Gray Oct. 06, 2018
Over the last five to 10 year years, designers and homeowners have seen a shift in the go-to neutral... Read More
Using the Proper Sandpaper Makes the Job Easier Oct. 04, 2018
Dear James: I have been trying to clean up and refinish some of the hardwood trim in my older home. ... Read More
Keep Front Door from Rubbing on Carpeting Sep. 27, 2018
Dear James: We had a home built and installed a fiberglass front door. When we open it, it hits the ... Read More
Styling 101 Sep. 22, 2018
It's the smallest details the make the difference between average interior design and something outs... Read More
Just Outside Sep. 21, 2018
Giving mice a re-think: That's what I'm doing, having just watched an amazing new 3D film, "Backyard... Read More
Replace Your Old Kitchen Countertops with Solid Surface Ones Sep. 20, 2018
Dear James: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new... Read More
Organized Organization Sep. 15, 2018
Organization is an interior design's best friend. Unsurprisingly, human perception is almost entirel... Read More
Install the Proper Type of Vapor Barrier Sep. 13, 2018
Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to i... Read More
Spread Thin on Visits Home Sep. 06, 2018
Dear Annie: I'd like to make a plea to your readers. My wife and I live far from the places where we... Read More
Paint Savvy Aug. 25, 2018
How you want to feel in your home generally determines the way it looks. Choosing a style that is ap... Read More
Shutting the Door on the Open Office Aug. 23, 2018
Be honest — are you overstimulated? I know you're excited to read this week's column, but that... Read More
Busy, Not Anti-Social Jul. 21, 2018
Dear Annie: I am doing graduate work online for professional development in my field. The courses re... Read More
Designing for Multi-Generational Living Jul. 21, 2018
As more and more baby boomers hit their golden years, and younger generations pay off university loa... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About HELs Apr. 04, 2018
Thinking of dipping into your home's equity? There was a time, and not so long ago, that a home equi... Read More
Can You Dip Into Your IRA to Buy a First Home? Should You? Mar. 21, 2018
Dear Carrie, if I want to buy a house, can I dip into my IRA for part of the down payment? Will I h... Read More
Help a Guy Out Nov. 01, 2017
Dear Annie: I am 57 years old. My wife and I have been married for 20 years, and we don't have kids.... Read More
