Whether it's an office gift exchange, a Secret Santa among friends or a grab-bag free-for-all at a large family gathering, everyone wants to contribute a memorable gift to the party. However, ano...
Dear Annie: My husband is estranged from his adult children and ex-wife, through no fault of his own. His son is getting married this summer, and recently we learned that we'll be invited, despi...
One of the first projects I tackled in our new home was to re-stain the deck. The deck was constructed using pressure-treated two-by-six pieces of lumber as the decking boards. Though not necessa...
Dear James: I am planning to remodel my average-sized kitchen so it looks more modern and is more convenient to cook in. Are there any general tips or rules of thumb when it comes to redesigning...