Author Archives: By James Dulley, Creators Syndicate

Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair […]

Dear James: Our house has several bathrooms with tile floors. One seems to have either a moldy or a sewer gas type of smell at times. What could cause this, […]

Dear James: My three sons always seem to be throwing a ball or something that breaks our windows. Instead of calling a repairman, I would like to save money and […]

Dear James: We live in an older house and one of the rooms has cracks in the plaster ceiling that keep coming back. We are going to use the room […]

Dear James: The recreation room where the kids play needs new flooring. A floor as tough as a grocery store floor would be perfect for the way they spill drinks […]

Dear James: I just purchased an older house that I plan to remodel. It needs some new plumbing, and I want to add a master bathroom. Can I use plastic […]

Dear James: There were two electrical house fires in my neighborhood this year, and both houses had circuit breakers. Please explain the differences between fuses, breakers, ground fault and arc […]

Dear James: I always enjoy using the steam room at my tennis club. I have seen small steam generators advertised for home use. Can I just install glass bathtub doors […]

Dear James: I want to jazz up my living room decor without busting my budget. I want to add decorative woodwork trim, but I cannot find a unique profile. Where […]

Dear James: My husband and I just moved into a new house. The windows were sparkling clean, but now I cannot eliminate streaks. Even my husband notices it. How do […]