Author Archives: By James Dulley

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to […]

Dear James: I just bought an older house. It has beautiful ornate brass bathroom fixtures, but they are badly tarnished. What is the best method to restore them so that […]

Dear James: My kids are older now, and I installed a computer in their playroom. I have a ceiling light, but I would like to add a recessed light. What […]

Dear James: My kids have done a real number on our drywall. Instead of repairing them, I thought adding wainscoting would be attractive. Is there a simple and inexpensive way […]

Dear James: My husband and I are planning to build our dream house. I have looked through many magazines and pretty much know how I want to decorate it. Does […]

Dear James: It would be easy for a thief to break through our utility-room window. I think a glass block window would be better. Is it difficult to install a […]

Dear James: The toilet in our guest bathroom does not flush well, and I am ready for a new one. I would rather spend extra on an attractive one and […]

Dear James: I like the appearance of a hardwood floor, but I think that installing one is beyond my expertise. I saw some hardwood parquet tiles for do-it-yourself installation. Is […]