Author Archives: By James Dulley, Creators Syndicate

Dear James: I am getting ready to paint my children’s bedrooms. I went to the home center and there are hundreds of brushes to choose from. What are the best […]

Dear James: We, especially the kids, like to feed and watch birds in the backyard. Do you have any suggestions for snazzy birdhouses that will attract birds to my yard? […]

Dear James: We have a patio and a deck in the backyard. Often, when the kids run on them, they complain about the surface hurting their feet. Is there a […]

Dear James: There are quite a few minor landscaping and repair jobs I need to do that require the use of concrete. I have never worked with it before. What […]

Dear James: I just bought an older, turn-of-the-century house. Most of the interior woodwork needs to be stripped and refinished. I cannot get all of the pieces loose. What is […]

Dear James: My house is fairly small and I want to add a skylight to the living room to open it up. The problem is that there is an attic […]

Dear James: I have a young child and a small dog, so I need to fence in my yard. A chain-link fence would probably be best for both. Please give […]

Dear James: I bought an old house that needs a lot of work. It looks like most of the doors and cabinets will need new hinges. There are many types […]

Dear James: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall before to divide one large bedroom into two, but […]

Dear James: My kids have thrown one too many baseball and soccer ball at my wood entry door. My house has aluminum siding. Is replacing an entry door a typical […]