Dear Pat: I have installed baseboards and molding before, but now I am having a problem cutting and installing solid wood stair trim molding. I don't want to waste more wood. How should I do it? -- Ann W.
Dear Ann: Stair trim molding is very ...
Dear Pat: I have made improvements to my brick house over the years. It seems as though mold and mildew problems have gradually gotten worse. What can I do to correct this problem? -- Renee T.
Dear Renee: Excessive mold in a home can be more of a...
Dear Pat: I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls, and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best method to mount things on tile walls? -- Ann J.
Dear Ann: You can never have...
Dear Pat: I am doing some remodeling projects in my older house. Much of the old lumber and decorative wood is still usable. What is the best method to extract the nails so I can reuse the wood? -- Sandi J.
Dear Sandi: During most remodeling jobs...
Dear Pat: I want to build a unique-looking deck with a circular section for a view of the woods. How do I go about framing and finishing the circular section, and what materials should I use? -- Suzanne S.
Dear Suzanne: A curved deck can provide ...
Dear Pat: I just had a new two-car garage built, and I am remodeling the old one-car garage into a family room. I plan to do some of the wiring myself. What are some of the common wiring mistakes I should avoid? -- Karen S.
Dear Karen: If you ...
