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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
Test of Dangerous Materials During Project Dec. 18, 2025
Dear James: We are getting ready to do some remodeling in our house. Being old, it may contain lead,... Read More
Refresh Old Wood Trim Finish Dec. 11, 2025
Dear James: The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate pr... Read More
Add Openness With a High, Sloping Ceiling Dec. 04, 2025
Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to con... Read More
Find Leak and Fix Flat Roof Nov. 27, 2025
Dear James: There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It's not very old, so I prefer ... Read More
A Cultured Marble Bathroom Is Stunning Nov. 20, 2025
Dear James: We are planning to use cultured marble in our bathroom upgrade instead of tile. Is it ea... Read More
