Dear Debbie: We are moving into a new house, and the walls will be stark-white flat paint and the woodwork semi-gloss white paint. I hope to paint the walls in earth tones (soft clays and greens). Is ...

Question: I have some time on my hands and would like to do a few home projects. What are some simple ones I can do without breaking the bank? Answer: There are quite a few. For example, changing ...

Fix trim and plates around the home, such as window frames, vent covers, outlet covers, and baseboards. Cover minor damages, to walls, shelves, cabinets, and doors. Repaint banisters and furniture to ...