Dear Pat: My house has just an average-size kitchen, and I am totally remodeling it. Do you have any guidelines for selecting or designing kitchen cabinets or counter areas for the most usable space? -- Jennifer F.
Dear Jennifer: Your question is...
Dear Pat: The space near the dressing area in my master bedroom is not as bright as I would like. I thought about hanging a mirror somewhere, perhaps on the closet door. Will this really help my problem much? -- Dee R.
Dear Dee: Using mirrors is ...
Dear Pat: We have a concrete driveway and garage floor. My husband likes to work on cars, and like most other things, he is not neat. How can I remove oil stains from the concrete and prevent future ones? -- Agnes H.
Dear Agnes: Men and their ...
Dear Pat: I am going to build a brick patio adjacent to a small fishpond in my backyard. I plan to use a gravel and sand base for the bricks. What is the easiest way to get them properly leveled? -- Maria P.
Dear Maria: A brick patio and surround...
Dear Pat: I want to install low-voltage lights in my yard, but I have to run the wire under a three-foot-wide concrete walkway. Is there any way to get it under the walk without taking out a section? -- Brenda T.
Dear Brenda: Your problem is very...
Dear Pat: We just moved into an older home that has had termite bait treatment in the past but no signs of them now. Many neighbors have problems. Should we continue to have it treated for termites? -- Carey N.
Dear Carey: Termites invade almost ...
