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Dear Monty: As a former real estate agent, you don't have any idea what you're talking about. Yep, t... Read More

Picture Perfect Feb. 24, 2024

Open the pages of any shelter magazine and you are likely to find stylish interiors with framed phot... Read More

Bride Gets Giddy Over Wedding Gift Feb. 23, 2024

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Dear Annie: I have a friend whose son was taking a job across the country after his wedding. She hos... Read More

Simple-To-Build Doghouse Feb. 22, 2024

Dear James: We have a dog that spends much of his time outdoors in our fenced yard, so we need to bu... Read More

The 6 Indiscernible Flaws in Real Estate Agency Law Feb. 20, 2024

Dear Monty: You believe that agency law does not work. All 50 states have agency laws for real estat... Read More

How to Clean Your Home With Vinegar Feb. 19, 2024

Here's some good news: You don't need to break the bank to keep your home sparkling clean and disinf... Read More

Intimate Spaces Feb. 17, 2024

Many newly built homes are designed around a vast, ubiquitous space right in the middle of the home ... Read More

Make Proper Angle Cuts on Crown Molding Feb. 15, 2024

Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the... Read More

6 Houseplants That Are Really Hard to Kill Feb. 14, 2024

I love houseplants, and boy, do I have some beauties! The truth is I don't have a green thumb; I jus... Read More

Options When Dealing With a New Home Defect Feb. 13, 2024

Dear Monty: What should I do if my new house has a defect or foundation issue? Our brand-new built h... Read More

Staging Your Home Feb. 10, 2024

Staging a home for sale is like preparing your home for receiving company on a special occasion. All... Read More

An Easy Solution for a Big Oops! Feb. 08, 2024

Dear Cheapskate: Help! I dripped latex paint on my new carpeting and discovered it too late. It drie... Read More

Install a Locking Storm Door Handle Yourself Feb. 08, 2024

Dear James: The handle and lock on my back storm/screen door has broken from years of use. Is that s... Read More

Consider Options When Exposing Fraud in a Divorce Feb. 06, 2024

Dear Monty: What could someone do to hide the source of funds used to purchase a house with cash? Th... Read More

Green, Vert, Verde, Grun: What Does it all Mean? Feb. 03, 2024

"Green" is the au-courant word in the media and design industry. Almost every shelter magazine, home... Read More

The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation Feb. 01, 2024

Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers... Read More

Hang a Ceiling Fan Properly and Safely Feb. 01, 2024

Dear James: I bought a ceiling fan two summers ago and am just getting around to installing it this ... Read More

7 Reasons To Be Wary of MLS Jan. 30, 2024

Dear Monty: Our home is for sale. Our agent called to set a co-broker appointment. At the appointed ... Read More

A Sunroom by Any Other Name Jan. 27, 2024

My grandfather used to tell me that in his youth, he loved taking siestas in the afternoon on a hot ... Read More

Make a Simple Extra Loft Bed Jan. 25, 2024