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Lower Overall Cost by Installing Replacement Windows Yourself Apr. 30, 2020
Dear James: I want to get new replacement windows, but the cost is outside my budget. Is it possible... Read More
Safety Is the New Buzzword Apr. 25, 2020
Technology has always helped change our homes and the way we live. Your home is about to change R... Read More
Using Proper Lumber Makes Projects Easier Apr. 23, 2020
Dear James: There are many indoor and outdoor house repairs I have to make. There is a big range in ... Read More
A No-Barrier Bathroom Can Make It Feel More Spacious Apr. 16, 2020
Dear James: We are remodeling our small master bathroom and like the idea of a European-style, no-ba... Read More
An Interior Designer Can Be Helpful in Planning Your New House Apr. 09, 2020
Dear James: I think we have some great design ideas for our new house, but I still wonder if it make... Read More
Select the Proper Handsaw for the Job Mar. 19, 2020
Dear James: I am planning some major home improvement projects, but I am not comfortable using power... Read More
Build A Fireplace That's Not Smoky Mar. 12, 2020
Dear James: Whenever we use our great room fireplace, some smoke comes out into the room. I am going... Read More
Install Your Own Wall-To-Wall Carpeting Feb. 20, 2020
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, and I want to install some wall-to-wall carpeting inexpe... Read More
Don't Try to Accelerate the Value by Adding Too Many Improvements Feb. 18, 2020
I often have clients call me asking if it makes sense to put in a swimming pool or add on to their h... Read More
The Contractor Nightmare Feb. 11, 2020
You might be one of the fortunate people who had a flawless experience adding a room, building a sec... Read More
The Places Where Builders Can Cut Corners Jan. 28, 2020
Don't think of it as someone trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Think of it more as you get wha... Read More
How To Evaluate and Select a Building Lot Jan. 23, 2020
Dear James: I am looking for a building lot. The nicest lots have already been taken in subdivisions... Read More
Trump Plans to Streamline Environmental Assessments Jan. 15, 2020
President Barack Obama had a grand vision of fixing the country's infrastructure. Bureaucracy stood ... Read More
Add More Storage With a Window Seat Nov. 28, 2019
Dear James: I could use some additional storage space, especially in the children's bedroom. I thoug... Read More
Install a Lightweight Box Beam on Ceiling Oct. 31, 2019
Dear James: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but there is no wiri... Read More
Repair Toilets Yourself to Save Water and Money Sep. 12, 2019
Dear James: We have three toilets in our house, and each one seems to have a different problem. It c... Read More
Install a Space-Saving Pocket Door Yourself Sep. 05, 2019
Dear James: When I was in college, our old dorm had pocket doors to save space, but they were hard t... Read More
Methods to Reduce Dust During a Home Project Aug. 29, 2019
Dear James: I like to do home improvement projects around my house, but the dust and dirt gets every... Read More
Repair Leaky Rolled Roofing With New Membrane Aug. 22, 2019
Dear James: My older house has asphalt roll roofing over an attic/bedroom conversion with a low slop... Read More
Avoid Design Errors When Building a Home Jun. 20, 2019
Dear James: We are doing the basic design of our new house. We want to make sure it is perfect witho... Read More
