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 Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

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 ...

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Question: My husband, who is now in his 80s, was recently hospitalized due to a chronic medical condition, and last week was moved from the hospital to the rehabilitation center. A vocational ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing beats a hot shower -- unless yours is full of slippery shampoo bottles, slivers of soap, and dull razors stored perilously close to ...