Dear James: When I am on the back deck or even sometimes in my kitchen in our big house, I have trouble hearing the doorbell ring. Can I add another ringer to the doorbell?—Keith S. Dear Keith: Even in a smaller house, it can be difficult to hear the doorbell chime (technical term for ringer)…

Dear James: My doorbell hardly rings anymore, and I probably need a new one. It looks like a fairly simple project to replace it. What are the basic steps to do this? — Cindy D. Dear Cindy: A doorbell ringer can lose its intensity from aging materials and dust buildup inside it. Modern homes also…