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Make Old Tarnished Brass Bathroom Fixtures Look Like New Sep. 03, 2026
Dear James: My master bathroom has some beautiful antique brass fixtures that have gotten tarnished ... Read More
Dive Into Your New Pool Aug. 29, 2026
It's a great moment to install a new pool in your home. A pool can be a fun and playful addition to ... Read More
Select Proper Carpeting Padding Aug. 27, 2026
Dear James: I have selected the wall-to-wall carpeting I want, but now I need to pick out the carpet... Read More
No More Blighted Balconies Aug. 22, 2026
Many people dream of moving to a condo as they become empty-nesters, mostly to enjoy an urban lifest... Read More
Use Elegant Urethane Wall Trim Aug. 20, 2026
Dear James: I think some decorative trim could jazz up some rooms in my house. Is this a project tha... Read More
Winning the Game Aug. 15, 2026
Talk about a game night these days will lead to visions of groups of kids addictively playing Wii or... Read More
Add Decorative Metal Ceiling Aug. 13, 2026
Dear James: A friend bought an older house with a metal panel ceiling, and I want one for my dining ... Read More
Bringing the Ocean In Aug. 08, 2026
Everyone's idea of a perfect vacation or getaway is different. Most would agree, however, that a bea... Read More
Upgrade Kitchen With Laminate Countertops Aug. 06, 2026
Dear James: I have a limited budget, but my old kitchen countertop is beyond repair. Is it a reasona... Read More
Sweet Bedroom Suites Aug. 01, 2026
It's hard to believe how much the role of bedrooms has evolved over the years. It used to be that be... Read More
Stop Loud Water Hammer Jul. 30, 2026
Dear James: I often hear a loud knocking sound when we close a faucet quickly or the clothes washer ... Read More
Entrance Halls and Hallways Jul. 25, 2026
We all know first impressions matter. Well, my friends, the same holds true for our homes. Walking i... Read More
Refresh Older Cedar Closet Jul. 23, 2026
Dear James: I have a beautiful cedar closet, but the scent has waned over the years. How can I refre... Read More
Featuring Walls Jul. 18, 2026
All walls are not created equal. Some are gifted with beautiful moldings, others feature a pair of e... Read More
Jazz Up Door With Stained Glass Jul. 16, 2026
Dear James: We have a six-panel wood front door. To get more natural light and to jazz it up, we wan... Read More
Design Destination: Madrid Jul. 11, 2026
Only you can make this world seem right. _Only you can make the darkness bright_. Only you and you ... Read More
Get a Perfect Paint Match Jul. 09, 2026
Dear James: We had some water leakage wall damage. I need to repaint it, but I don't have the origin... Read More
Lofty Ideals Jul. 04, 2026
Artists have always sought out unusual and unexpected places to live, prioritizing cheap rents where... Read More
Add a Second Doorbell Chime Jul. 02, 2026
Dear James: I'm older now, and I find it difficult to hear the doorbell ring over other family sound... Read More
Sofa, Couch or Divan? Jun. 27, 2026
A designer's lexicon can sometimes seem complicated and pretentious. Words that you thought mean one... Read More
