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How to Build a Dog Ramp

This simple DIY project is a dream come true for pooches  who have a hard time jumping into bed at night … more

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Q: The underside of the cushions in our bay window sometimes gets covered with mildew. Why does that happen when there are 2 inches of rigid foam insulating the underside of the seat?

—Daniel Heckman, Orefield, PA.

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Tips

"When sizing shutters to a cabinet or window, consider ones with extra meat around the center panels or louvers. If you keep your cuts in proportion, it's a lot easier to shave a little off for a snug fit than to try to add to ones that fall short."
— Evan Blum, salvage dealer, New York City, NY