James Dulley
Author
Send your questions to Here's How, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244, or visit Dulley.com. To find out more about James Dulley and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at Creators.com. Copyright 2025 Creators.com
LATEST
Do Construction Inspections Yourself
The first key area to inspect, or at least question, is the foundation.
|
Add Attractive Louvered Shutters
Louvered shutters are more attractive, but they provide less privacy and little control over heat and glare from the sun.
|
Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs
Building entirely new stairs, especially if some of the lumber already appears to be rotten, is a wise decision.
|
Test of Dangerous Materials During Project
Lead exposure is dangerous, especially to children and pregnant women.
|
Refresh Old Wood Trim Finish
Chemical stripping is probably the gentlest method of removing the old paint and varnish.
|
Add Openness With a High, Sloping Ceiling
Changing a room’s ceiling to a high, sloped one would totally change the appearance and ambiance of the room.
|
A Cultured Marble Bathroom Is Stunning
Cultured marble is a durable material that is impervious to most chemicals and typical bathroom surface damage.
|
Methods to Soundproof a New or Old House
Even if a new house is built to code, there can still be indoor noise issues.
|
Replace Old Doorbell for a Better Ring Sound
New doorbells are relatively inexpensive, so attempting to repair an old doorbell is probably not worth the effect.
|
Do Construction Inspections Yourself
The first key area to inspect, or at least question, is the foundation.
|
Add Attractive Louvered Shutters
Louvered shutters are more attractive, but they provide less privacy and little control over heat and glare from the sun.
|
Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs
Building entirely new stairs, especially if some of the lumber already appears to be rotten, is a wise decision.
|
Test of Dangerous Materials During Project
Lead exposure is dangerous, especially to children and pregnant women.
|
Refresh Old Wood Trim Finish
Chemical stripping is probably the gentlest method of removing the old paint and varnish.
|
Add Openness With a High, Sloping Ceiling
Changing a room’s ceiling to a high, sloped one would totally change the appearance and ambiance of the room.
|
A Cultured Marble Bathroom Is Stunning
Cultured marble is a durable material that is impervious to most chemicals and typical bathroom surface damage.
|
Methods to Soundproof a New or Old House
Even if a new house is built to code, there can still be indoor noise issues.
|
Replace Old Doorbell for a Better Ring Sound
New doorbells are relatively inexpensive, so attempting to repair an old doorbell is probably not worth the effect.
|