The American front porch is a slice of heaven. You are fortunate if the homes in your neighborhood have this sure path to community intimacy and friendship. In "Home Sweet Home: American Domestic...
Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? -- Brandon P.
Dear Brandon: Early evening...
How To Downsize Your Closet To Maximize Your Happiness (and Space):
As humans, we accumulate quite a bit of clothing over our lifetimes. And sometimes, letting go of stuff can be difficult because, well, you never know when you might need that flannel shirt that'...
Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle? -- Jesse T.
Dear Jesse: If you...