Articles filed under Home Improvement
-
It is possible to garden without using weed killerJun 03, 2016 6:00 am - It's the moment of truth. In the 1980s I was a casual user of Roundup, a popular herbicide that I applied mostly to poison ivy. By spraying or painting the foliage, I co...
-
Using the wrong copper tube could lead to watery disasterMay 29, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I always read your column in the Sunday newspaper, and wanted some more detail to your answer to an earlier question. I have had similar problems with the cold water ...
-
Raising the ceiling can dramatically change a roomMay 28, 2016 7:00 am - Architects tend to look skyward: The ancient Greeks built coffered ceilings in their temples. Romans introduced the barrel vault. Medieval builders constructed Gothic ar...
-
Borax is a useful tool in the ongoing fight against antsMay 22, 2016 3:00 am - Q. Hopefully, you can help us with our ant situation. Our home was built in the late 1800s at the bottom of a hill. The front of the kitchen is built into the hillside b...
-
Fiberglass front doors can be more efficient than solid woodMay 08, 2016 2:00 am - Q. I like wood front doors, but mine is leaky and needs refinishing. I would like something more maintenance-free. Are stainable fiberglass doors more efficient and dura...
-
Home renovations create perfect cat padsMay 07, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO — As the number of cat lovers increases in Japan, so too does interest in homes designed specifically for living with felines. Some people have renovated their hom...
-
Smaller home opens up to the great outdoorsMay 01, 2016 7:08 am - HENDERSON, NEV. - The "Contemporary Farmhouse" constructed in a subdivision outside Las Vegas in what once had been a desert, is a modest-sized dwelling that lives big a...
-
There are lots of name-brand options for concrete repairMay 01, 2016 3:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column every week, I was disappointed with your answer to a question about garage floor pitting. You have solved a lot of problems with h...
-
Every home needs a mudroomApr 30, 2016 7:22 am - Given the volatile weather this spring, we all need to be prepared for all conditions, all of the time. Boots, umbrellas, coats and hats pile up the minute you and your ...
-
Choose best asphalt filler based on shape, depth of cracksApr 24, 2016 4:00 am - Q. Can you give me the name of the commercial grade asphalt crack sealer that you have recommended previously? Also, how large a crack can it fill? A. There are several ...