As a retirement project, I waterproofed my entire basement myself. My husband was really impressed! MICHELE SAGE COLUMBUS, OHIO
I hated my red brick fireplace and decided to do something about it. I found stacked slates at Lowe's and got some good advice on adhesives. I've done a fair amount of tile work and own a wet saw, so I felt brave enough to tackle it. It took three days, and I love the results! I've gotten lots of compliments. ALLISON KORN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND My wife scored a set of wooden cubbies when a local water park went out of business. Sanded and painted, they are amazing bookshelves that almost match the expensive ones on the opposite wall!
AMANDA HARRIS GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK In my closet, I converted a builtin shelf into an awesome jewelry cabinet. I hung cute decorative racks and added a three-tier tray and a spinning earring stand. It fits all my jewelry. DENISE PRATHER BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA Painting all the rooms in our house ourselves! It was a lot of work but so satisfying to cover our not-so-favorite colors from the previous owners. MARIA.LYNN.S.Y
Our home has a large east-facing window, so I sewed my own Roman shades to block out the bright sunshine in the morning. DIANA O'BRIEN FULTON, MISSOURI
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CHOW TIME
Make sure your dog is getting all the nutrition she needs.
A RUNNING START
Your dream jogging buddy has four legs and a fur coat, and she's ready to go.
BASIC TRAINING
Be consistent. Make it fun. And bring lots of treats.
HOME ALONE
A training pro offers advice to prep your pet for solo time.
SAVING MONEY ON DOG EXPENSES
Your pup can run up the bills, but we're here to help with some wallet-friendly tips and tricks.
THE RIGHT STUFF
Calling all puppy parents: Have you consulted our vet-approved checklist for all things dog?
THINGS PEOPLE DO THAT DOGS CAN'T STAND
Do you hug her? Dress her up? Rush through her walks? You may be getting on your pet's nerves.
NO GOING BACK
How a big, needy foster dog (who was afraid of everything) gained confidence, won over his new family, and inspired this touching, pandemic-era essay.
A POSITIVE BOND BETWEEN YOUR PUP AND YOUR KIDS
Start the work before your first meet-and-greet.
THE PERFECT COMPANION
Energizer bunny? Couch potato? Furry? Smooth? The pup that fits you.