Finding a kitchen island on a budget
DEAR TIM: I'm in desperate need of a kitchen island, but I can't build one or afford a new one. Is there a way to buy a used kitchen island...
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Making repairs over torn drywall paper
DEAR TIM: I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center...
Fiber cement siding: Resolution that rocks
DEAR TIM: My New Year's resolution is to install new lap siding on my home. I've narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durablity and good looks....
When deck sealer fails
DEAR TIM: I put my wood deck to bed for the season about a month ago. Suffice it to say I was really upset. Back in the spring I went...
When deck sealer fails
DEAR TIM: I put my wood deck to bed for the season about a month ago. Suffice it to say I was really upset. Back in the spring I went...
Special tool nails roofing job
DEAR TIM: I've decided to re-roof my house because I simply can't afford to pay a roofer. I'll be stripping off all the shingles down to the bare wood. Do...
Choice materials lock up waterproof structure
DEAR TIM: I'm going to build a storage shed. Actually I'm building two sheds, as my wife wants her own cute garden shed. I'm not able to get much help...
How to make your miter saw even more useful
DEAR TIM: I want to surprise my husband with a new power tool. He's been asking for a miter saw. He'll be using it to build a deck, garden shed...
Insulating crawl space floor saves money and keeps you comfortable.
DEAR TIM: I want to make my house more comfortable, but I have a crawl space. The access under the floor is not bad and the soil seems damp. What...
Making sense of the array of sandpapers and sanding tools
DEAR TIM: I've got several projects facing me, and some involve sanding large areas of wood. I don't have lots of experience doing this and wonder if you can minimize...