How to repair broken concrete statues
A reader’s concrete heron
has a broken neck.
 
How to clean outdoor furniture
(The Washington Post, May 8, 2013; 1:01 PM)
 
May home improvement checklist
(The Washington Post, May 1, 2013; 11:13 AM)
 
How to clean stained marble
(The Washington Post, April 24, 2013; 11:51 AM)
 
How To: Ground a chandelier
(The Washington Post, April 17, 2013; 1:08 PM)
 
How to: Replace old bathroom floor tiles
(The Washington Post, April 10, 2013; 1:42 PM)
 
The April home improvement checklist
(The Washington Post, April 3, 2013; 11:47 AM)
 
How to clean a wax stain off maple
(The Washington Post, March 27, 2013; 1:24 PM)
 
How to get rid of squirrels
(The Washington Post, March 20, 2013; 12:43 PM)
 
How To: Get rid of shower algae
(The Washington Post, March 13, 2013; 12:11 PM)
 
The March Checklist
(The Washington Post, March 6, 2013; 12:58 PM)
 
Pendulum clock chimes at wrong times
(The Washington Post, February 27, 2013; 1:48 PM)
 
How to repair a crystal vase
(The Washington Post, February 20, 2013; 12:42 PM)
 
How to: Restore 1950s hoop chairs designed by John Hauser
(The Washington Post, February 13, 2013; 12:18 PM)
 
The February home improvement checklist
(The Washington Post, February 6, 2013; 1:06 PM)
 
A fire alarm won’t stop beeping
(The Washington Post, January 30, 2013; 11:46 AM)
 
How to replace missing tiles
(The Washington Post, January 23, 2013; 10:35 AM)
 
How to remove stickers from wood
(The Washington Post, January 16, 2013; 12:39 PM)
 
How To: Keeping sliding trash bins enclosed in cabinets
(The Washington Post, January 9, 2013; 11:11 AM)
 
January’s household to-do list
(The Washington Post, January 2, 2013; 12:45 PM)
 
How to step out from under ‘cloud’ lighting
(The Washington Post, December 19, 2012; 12:05 PM)
 
How to polish scratches out of a glass tabletop
(The Washington Post, December 12, 2012; 12:27 PM)
 
Battling mold in a slow-draining shower
(The Washington Post, December 5, 2012; 10:18 AM)
 
How to fix damaged blue mirror glass tables
(The Washington Post, November 28, 2012; 11:03 AM)
 
Hurricane Sandy’s mark remains
(The Washington Post, November 20, 2012; 12:52 PM)
 
How to: Get that needpoint rug cleaned and repaired
(The Washington Post, November 14, 2012; 10:34 AM)
 
How to: Make an old copper pot safe to cook in
(The Washington Post, November 6, 2012; 10:57 AM)
 
How to fix a faux bois table
(The Washington Post, October 31, 2012; 10:58 AM)
 
How to: Paint or replace kitchen cabinets
(The Washington Post, October 24, 2012; 10:47 AM)
 
How to fix a drawer with metal sides that is coming apart
(The Washington Post, October 17, 2012; 11:08 AM)
 
How to straighten a crooked lamp
(The Washington Post, October 10, 2012; 11:11 AM)
 
How to: Standard vs. custom mattresses; cleaning T1-11 siding
(The Washington Post, October 3, 2012; 10:14 AM)
 
Repair or replace a Crate and Barrel wicker chair?
(The Washington Post, September 26, 2012; 12:05 PM)
 
How to connect L-shaped sofa when parts are missing
(The Washington Post, September 19, 2012; 11:11 AM)
 
How to clean feather pillows
(The Washington Post, September 12, 2012; 10:28 AM)
 
How to fix a wobbly chair
(The Washington Post, September 5, 2012; 11:07 AM)
 
Repairing insulation damaged by squirrels
(The Washington Post, August 29, 2012; 10:19 AM)
 
How to match the finish of a bathroom vanity
(The Washington Post, August 15, 2012; 10:29 AM)
 
Repair damaged Sheffield steak knives
(The Washington Post, August 8, 2012; 10:31 AM)
 
Repairing a mechanical canary
(The Washington Post, August 1, 2012; 12:21 PM)
 
Restoring rattan furniture
(The Washington Post, July 25, 2012; 12:00 PM)
 
Generators: How to pick the right one for your needs
(The Washington Post, July 18, 2012; 10:57 AM)
 
Deck Helmet: How to decide if it meets your needs
(The Washington Post, July 11, 2012; 11:11 AM)
 
How To: Fix a creaky floor
(The Washington Post, July 2, 2012; 2:52 PM)
 
How To: Restore art deco rings
(The Washington Post, June 27, 2012; 10:01 AM)
 
How To: Condition a leather sofa
(The Washington Post, June 20, 2012; 11:37 AM)
 
How To: Refinish Knoll Bertoia chairs
(The Washington Post, June 13, 2012; 12:31 PM)
 
How To: Refinish wood paneling
(The Washington Post, June 6, 2012; 5:30 PM)
 
How To: Replace furniture hardware
(The Washington Post, May 30, 2012; 9:46 AM)
 
How To: Reduce fading on a fiberglass door
(The Washington Post, May 23, 2012; 12:21 PM)