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James Dulley is a mechanical engineer, an avid Do-It-Yourselfer and a nationally syndicated columnist with Creators.com. Email your questions to him at Here’s How. The opinions expressed are his own.

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James Dulley: Slate Floors Are Beautiful and Durable

James Dulley by James Dulley January 21, 2023 | 11:30 amJanuary 14, 2023 | 11:02 pm

Dear James: The foyer floor by the front door has taken a beating from the children over the past 10 years. What is an attractive and durable type of flooring […]

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James Dulley: How to Quiet Your Plumbing System

James Dulley by James Dulley January 14, 2023 | 12:30 pmJanuary 13, 2023 | 9:05 pm
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James Dulley: How to Locate Your Kitchen Appliances for Best Convenience

James Dulley by James Dulley January 7, 2023 | 11:30 amDecember 28, 2022 | 11:59 pm
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James Dulley: Urethane Trim Is Easy to Work With

James Dulley by James Dulley December 31, 2022 | 12:30 pmDecember 29, 2022 | 1:37 pm
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James Dulley: Install Brass Water Faucets That Don’t Tarnish

James Dulley by James Dulley December 24, 2022 | 11:30 amDecember 14, 2022 | 8:12 pm
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James Dulley: Wire Shelves Are Strong and Reasonably Priced

James Dulley by James Dulley December 17, 2022 | 11:30 amDecember 14, 2022 | 11:40 pm
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James Dulley: How to Match Fresh Paint to Old Wall Paint

James Dulley by James Dulley December 10, 2022 | 11:30 amDecember 12, 2022 | 11:42 am
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James Dulley: How to Inspect Your Shingle Roof to Locate Leaks

James Dulley by James Dulley December 3, 2022 | 11:30 amDecember 5, 2022 | 2:35 pm
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James Dulley: How to Unlock Big Variations in Lockset Types

James Dulley by James Dulley November 26, 2022 | 11:30 amJanuary 5, 2023 | 8:46 am
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James Dulley: Why It’s Wise to Do Inspection on Day of Final Payment

James Dulley by James Dulley November 19, 2022 | 12:30 pmJanuary 5, 2023 | 8:47 am
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James Dulley: Is Drywall as Good as Real Plaster?

James Dulley by James Dulley November 12, 2022 | 11:30 amJanuary 5, 2023 | 8:44 am
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James Dulley: Steps to Solder Copper Pipe Fittings Yourself

James Dulley by James Dulley November 5, 2022 | 11:30 amJanuary 5, 2023 | 8:42 am
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James Dulley: How to Fix Brink Mortar So It Matches Old Mortar

James Dulley by James Dulley October 28, 2022 | 12:00 pmJanuary 5, 2023 | 8:45 am
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James Dulley: How to Upgrade Your Old Kitchen Cabinets

James Dulley by James Dulley October 21, 2022 | 12:00 pmJanuary 5, 2023 | 8:44 am

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