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9 Ways to Use Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap to Make Your Own Cleaning Products Oct. 15, 2018
From time to time, I hear from readers who have sensitivities or allergies to our beloved Blue Dawn ... 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
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
Make Room for Room-Temperature Autumn Treats Sep. 14, 2018
Transitioning into autumn is more than a wardrobe thing; it's a food thing, too. After a summer of d... 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
How to Make Your Own Dusting Spray Jul. 12, 2018
Let's talk about dust, shall we? I'm not fond of it. As I write, every flat surface in my home has a... Read More
Build a Budget-Minded Barbecue Grill Island May. 25, 2017
Dear James: I entertain outdoors often and could use a patio cooking center, but I am on a tight bud... Read More
Add Color to the Surface of Your Concrete Patio Apr. 20, 2017
Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate m... Read More
Make-It-Yourself Furniture Polish Is Cheaper, Better and Healthier Mar. 01, 2017
Not long ago, I got a request from EC reader Kelly for a make-it-yourself furniture polish recipe. S... Read More
Install a New Fireplace Surround and Gas Logs Feb. 23, 2017
Dear James: It's a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace wit... Read More
Select and Work with a General Contractor Feb. 16, 2017
Dear James: An architect is almost finished with the plans for my house. I need to select a good gen... Read More
Select Room Wall Colors to Impact Room Size Feb. 09, 2017
Dear James: We are downsizing to a new house. We are trying to determine the best colors to paint th... Read More
Eliminate Drywall Shadow Lines on Walls Jan. 26, 2017
Dear James: I am remodeling two rooms. I hung and finished drywall in one room, but there are shadow... Read More
First Order: Organization Jan. 23, 2017
Organizing yourself towards a better future is often a necessary first step in preparing for any new... Read More
Repair Old Wooden Windows Jan. 19, 2017
Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair the... Read More
