Dear James: We are planning to build a new home in three years. Our current house is noisy inside. What can we do to soundproof our existing house and make […]
Author Archives: By James Dulley, Creators Syndicate
Repair Your Window and Door Screens Yourself
Dear James: My window and door screens are an absolute mess from the kids and the dog. Some are on metal and others on wood frames. How can I repair […]
Install a Wall Shelf in a Bedroom
Dear James: I really need to organize my bedroom. I have noticed how organized my friend’s room is. Do you have any suggestions for some easy-to-install shelves that won’t take […]
Build an Attractive, Effective Rail Fence
Dear James: I am thinking of putting up a fence around my yard. I don’t need it to keep an animal in, but I would like to keep children from […]
Install Tinted Permanent Window Film
Dear James: We get too much glare and heat through our dining room window. I installed window film in my former house, but it looked a mess. Do you have […]
Repair the Drain Pipes Under a Kitchen Sink
Dear James: I noticed a small drip coming from one of the steel pipes under my kitchen sink. I have called a professional to fix small leaks and they have […]
Build a Cover for Your Deck to Provide Shade
Dear James: We have a large raised sun deck in our backyard and we were hoping to make it not-so-sunny at times. It often is too hot in the sun […]
Build a Cover for Your Deck to Provide Shade
Dear James: We have a large raised sun deck in our backyard and we were hoping to make it not-so-sunny at times. It often is too hot in the sun […]
Lay an Attractive, Mortarless Brick Walkway
Dear James: I noticed a friend’s brick walkway and how nice it makes her landscaping look. Is this a long, expensive project to have a contractor install, or do you […]
Install Decorative Window and Door Trim
Dear James: The cats and kids have scratched all the trim around the doors and windows, and I would like to spruce things up with new trim. Is this a […]