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Q: I am aware that the use of polybutylene water piping has been banned in most jurisdictions. However, when purchasing toilet and sink supply tubes recently, I noticed that these parts…

Peeling the protective sheet off a piece of acrylic (or, for that matter, any other flat surface with an adhesive wrapper) can be a frustrating exercise. The wrappers want to tear,…

Homeowners rarely see their chimney caps, and few people have ever called me to repair them. But when I'm asked to inspect a roof or an attic, I generally find myself looking down at the top of the chimney.

Phototransfer technology allows an almost infinite variety of designs on this durable, engineered flooring.

Steel bracing and improved drainage give new life to cracked and wet walls.

Q: I am building wood-frame screens for my porch and would like to know the best way to attach aluminum screening to those frames. Jim Farrell, Harvard, MA A: Rex Alexander,…

Q: I’d just done my first plastic-laminate countertop. When I thought I’d finished, someone pointed out that there was an air pocket under the laminate. Why do these air pockets…

A little easy-to-assemble trim dresses up these homely metal heaters.

Normally, my vinyl-flooring installation jobs involve one or two rooms, and there are typically two or three door openings. I prefer that the vinyl tuck under the door jambs and…

I've taped and tied a lot of electrical cords together to keep them from pulling apart during use. Problem is, tape is pretty inconvenient when I need to take the…