Q: A ladder fell on my clapboard house, making big scratches, and in some places the gashes are 1/4-inch deep. The clapboards are painted with a solid-color latex stain. Can I paint over them? Will ...

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Dear PJ: Installing a larger stall in an existing bathroom can easily crowd the area. You can look into a neo-angle corner-type shower, but many homeowners prefer square or rectangle stalls. A ...

Remodeling a bathroom is one of the best payback improvements you can make, but designing the layout of the fixtures isn’t always easy. It’s a particular challenge when the bathroom is small and space ...

Installing a shower curtain rod might seem like a simple project, but it can come with a handful of challenges if you're not prepared. This is especially true if hanging your rod requires drilling ...

Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her. How do I add grab bars to my tile shower without destroying the entire wall in the shower? Also, ...

T he ancient Romans were famous for their baths. In those days, taking a bath was a very different experience from ours. Most bathing was communal, not as private as it is today. Today, we call such ...