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home improvement
Install a Weather Vane
Make a striking impression of your home by adding a weather vane, an ornament atop your home, garage or outbuilding, to catch the wind. It can be a distinctive crowning ...
February 20, 2023
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Gene and Katie Hamilton
Make a Shower Seat for Comfort and Safety
Dear James: I am getting older and while vacationing found a shower seat to be convenient. How can ...
February 16, 2023
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James Dulley
Heirloom-Quality Tools
Inexpensive hand tools are certainly acceptable for small tasks around the home and yard, but few hold up ...
February 9, 2023
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Bill Lindsey
LED Light Strip
You have a lot of options when it comes to strip lighting, also called tape lights and ribbon ...
December 30, 2022
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Gene and Katie Hamilton
What Are Some Projects for a Happier Home?
By Brigitta Shannon Rose From Ask Angi Winter is an excellent time for making improvements to your home. ...
December 28, 2022
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Tribune News Service
Lighten Up: Cost-Effective Ways to Brighten a Dark Room
Bright rooms with a wealth of natural light have a host of benefits: They’re healthier, happier, will make ...
December 28, 2022
BY
Sandy Lindsey
Urethane Trim Is Easy to Work With
Dear James: I think some decorative woodwork and trim in some rooms would look great. Do you have ...
December 22, 2022
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James Dulley
Buckle Down and Save Up for Home Improvements
Today is a good day to reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out letters from two of ...
December 7, 2022
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Mary Hunt
The Secrets to Squaring Anything
Are you trying to save money in these harsh financial times? Have you given up trying to find ...
December 2, 2022
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Kitchen and Bath Fixtures With Versatile Install Options
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Ed: Read your article on versatile dual-mount kitchen sinks ...
November 16, 2022
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Refresh Your Bathroom, No Remodeling Required
When the budget doesn’t allow for a complete bathroom remodel, or it isn't yet time for this project, ...
November 9, 2022
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Sandy Lindsey
Is Drywall as Good as Real Plaster?
Dear James: We are planning a substantial room addition to our dream home. We aren't on a tight ...
November 3, 2022
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James Dulley
Don’t Fall for These Bathroom Renovation Ripoffs
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As home prices start to drop around the country in response ...
November 1, 2022
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What Are the Benefits of an Electric Fireplace?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi For homeowners who like the warm and cozy aesthetic of ...
October 15, 2022
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Make Your Asphalt Shingles Last 50 Years
A week ago, I made a decision to ratchet up my ability to save readers as much money ...
October 14, 2022
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Tim Carter
Remove Texture Paint
A texture finish can call attention to a not-so-remarkable wall or ceiling, but if that rustic surface isn’t ...
October 9, 2022
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Gene and Katie Hamilton
Quiet Acoustic Tiles Are Easy to Install
Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids' playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install myself, ...
October 6, 2022
BY
James Dulley
Make Old Tiles Look New by Regrouting
Dear James: The grout on the bathroom tiles is crumbling and looks dark even after using bleach. I ...
September 29, 2022
BY
James Dulley
Tools 201: Expanding the Do-It-Yourself Tool Chest
Whether you're a homeowner or apartment dweller, you’ve probably already discovered the sense of satisfaction that comes from ...
September 28, 2022
BY
Sandy Lindsey
How Can I Help Love Where I Live? Gather Around a Custom Kitchen Island
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Not all home upgrades are a true necessity. Sometimes, you ...
September 24, 2022
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Tribune News Service
Fall Is Around the Corner—Is Your Home Ready?
Soon, the leaves will be changing color. Shorter days, cooler weather, and the joys of the holiday season ...
September 16, 2022
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Sandy Lindsey
Matching Wood Stain
Last week, I helped Mary Ann, a 70-year-old newlywed, solve a vexing problem in a home she and ...
September 12, 2022
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Tim Carter
How Can I Goof-Proof My Home?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Lots of household problems and accidents happen due to plain ...
September 11, 2022
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Tribune News Service
Add Indoor Louvered Window Shutters for Privacy
Dear James: My neighbor's security lights shine in and are annoying. Would louvered shutters or miniblinds be most ...
September 2, 2022
BY
James Dulley
Build a Garden Arbor
A garden arbor is an inviting element in any landscape that makes a statement, whether it’s a welcoming ...
August 28, 2022
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Gene and Katie Hamilton
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?
By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution A nice faucet doesn’t have to break the bank. Few things bring ...
August 24, 2022
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Tribune News Service
It’s Time to Tackle Your Laundry Room Decor
Here’s the deal: Most of us spend quite a bit of time doing laundry. Whether it’s loading, folding, ...
August 23, 2022
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