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Fashionable Hardware Apr. 27, 2019
I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to "update" th... Read More
Build Your Own Bridge Through the Garden Apr. 25, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, so I want to improve the landscaping. I think a small de... Read More
Why White? Apr. 20, 2019
It seems like everything that's old is new again. Throughout interior design history, time and again... Read More
Jazz Up the Garage and Create More Storage Apr. 18, 2019
Dear James: I am recently divorced. Now, with my husband gone, I can finally clean up the garage and... Read More
Are You in the Mood? Apr. 13, 2019
A room is truly like a lover. The more time and effort you put into creating the mood of your room, ... Read More
When to Use Dye or Stain to Finish Natural Wood Apr. 11, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to build some natural wood cabinets for my living room. I am trying to det... Read More
Many Attractive Do-It-Yourself Patio Materials Apr. 04, 2019
Dear James: I have a deck in the backyard, but I would also like to build a patio on a level area ad... Read More
The Little Mug Comes Home Mar. 11, 2019
When I left the world of full-time newspaper employment to enter retirement, I left, as all workers ... Read More
How a Fire Stop Functions in a Wall Feb. 21, 2019
Dear James: I live in an 75-year-old two-story house. When some walls were opened for repairs, the p... Read More
Don't Be a Snob Feb. 16, 2019
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
Is Your Home Your Castle? Feb. 09, 2019
Before you select the kind of sofa you want, what color you will paint your walls or where you will ... Read More
Paint Interior Walls With Old-Fashioned Glazes Feb. 07, 2019
Dear James: I am remodeling my living room, and I thought about using glazing instead of flat paint ... Read More
Designer Faux Pas Feb. 02, 2019
We all look forward to innovative and inspiring ideas for our homes. Some of us scour interior desig... Read More
Install a New Shower Stall With a Tile Floor Jan. 31, 2019
Dear James: My children are getting older, and we need another shower. There's space in the utility ... Read More
Living In a Rental Jan. 26, 2019
In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More
Avoid Common Electrical Problems Jan. 24, 2019
Dear James: My very old house could use some electrical work — outlets, switches, etc. It look... Read More
An Heirloom Party Jan. 19, 2019
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Minimize Risk From Lead Paint When Remodeling Jan. 17, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to remodel a 50-year-old house, but want to retain as much original charac... Read More
