Nothing renews a room like a fresh paint job. And nothing ages one like smudges, smears, and scuff marks all over the walls and baseboards. High-traffic areas around the house naturally get scuffed up ...

Mildew in your home is easy to remove. Just mix 1 cup of powdered laundry detergent (less if concentrated) and 1 quart of liquid bleach with 3 quarts of warm water. Scrub with a bristle brush and in ...

Days ago, Jerry stopped by my website, AsktheBuilder.com. He reads my column each week in his local paper and was perplexed by algae growth on the exterior of his home. Jerry hales from Chesterton, ...