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Wise to Do Inspection Day of Final Payment Nov. 10, 2022

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Dear James: The construction of our house has just been completed. Before we make the final contract... Read More

Match Stainless Steel Appliances With a New Sink Sep. 22, 2022

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Dear James: I have installed all-new stainless appliances in my kitchen. I may have to install the s... Read More

The Correct Wall Anchors Make Strong Shelves Sep. 15, 2022

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Dear James: I need to install some shelving to get stuff off the garage and utility room floors. Som... Read More

Fashionable Hardware Sep. 10, 2022

The Art of Design

I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to "update" th... Read More

Board-And-Batten Fence Is a Simple Project Jul. 28, 2022

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Dear James: We have a new unpleasant neighbor, so we want to build a low-cost board style of fencing... Read More

Manufactured Stone Is Attractive and Durable Jul. 21, 2022

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Dear James: My house now has siding, but some of it is deteriorating. I would like to replace those ... Read More

Add a Sloped Ceiling for More Openness Jun. 02, 2022

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Dear James: I think our small living room would seem larger and more open with a sloped ceiling and ... Read More

Add a Unique Curved Area to a Deck May. 19, 2022

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Dear James: It seems like everyone has the standard rectangular deck. I would like to build a unique... Read More

Proper Method To Lay Decking Wood Mar. 31, 2022

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Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach ... Read More

Plan and Install Gutters Properly Mar. 24, 2022

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Dear James: Whenever we have anything more than a moderate rain, the gutters overflow. When we build... Read More

A Decorative, Functional Rail Fence Is Easy To Build Feb. 24, 2022

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Dear James: I have a landscaped yard and the neighborhood children cut through it. I want a simple-t... Read More

Evaluate Lot Drainage Characteristics Feb. 17, 2022

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Dear James: Our last house had drainage problems after storms. When we select a lot to build our new... Read More

Connect Two Rooms With a New Door Dec. 23, 2021

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Dear James: My living room is adjacent to the children's bedroom. I would like to add a door between... Read More

Minimize Paint Blistering With Proper Techniques Dec. 09, 2021

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Dear James: My house has wood siding, which I painted last year. Most of it looks good, but it blist... Read More

Split a Large Room In Two With a Room Divider Nov. 25, 2021

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Dear James: With the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to split a big room with a wall to make a home office... Read More

Four Important Home Inspection Insights Nov. 16, 2021

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: I have several questions about home inspections. I am speaking to a small group of peopl... Read More

The Correct Drill Bit Type Makes Drilling Easier Oct. 07, 2021

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Dear James: I have a box of old, dull drills that could not go through warm butter. When I buy new o... Read More

Should I Have My Brand-New Home Inspected? Sep. 28, 2021

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: Should I have my brand-new home inspected? I am in the process of building a new house. ... Read More

Searching For an Architectural Soul Sep. 04, 2021

The Art of Design

Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach is one that never changes — building in Palm Be... Read More

Plan and Build a Birdhouse for Various Birds Sep. 02, 2021

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Dear James: Many trees were recently bulldozed for new homes, so I want to build some birdhouses to ... Read More