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Dear James: I have some rustic land located by a pond. I would like to have a small weekend cabin bu... Read More

Subdividing Family Property Requires Careful Planning Sep. 17, 2024

Dear Monty: If a 300-foot lakefront property is divided into two parcels — a 200-foot lot with... Read More

An Open and Shut Case: Doors Sep. 14, 2024

Doors are great communicators. When they are opened wide, they mean welcome. When they are opened sl... Read More

Use Borate To Preserve Lumber Sep. 12, 2024

Dear James: We have problems with insect damage in our area. When doing a major remodeling project, ... Read More

Is Ditching the Listing Agent Risky? Sep. 10, 2024

Dear Monty: My home is for sale through an agent. It has been over 12 weeks with no offers and few s... Read More

Sensual Decor Sep. 07, 2024

It is believed that decorating a house in a traditional or formal manner can have a stifling effect ... Read More

Remodel Bathroom in Correct Order Sep. 05, 2024

Dear James: My elderly mother is moving in, so I need to add another bathroom. What are the major de... Read More

How To Buy a Small Parcel From Your Neighbor Sep. 03, 2024

Dear Monty: We intend to negotiate a lot line adjustment with a neighbor. The size of the parcel is ... Read More

'Messiness' Might Actually Be ADHD Sep. 01, 2024

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Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the fact that "Wife Problem" should be assessed for ADHD. T... Read More

Decorating a Rental Aug. 31, 2024

Many times I am asked if you can decorate a rented home or apartment. The answer is yes. Most renter... Read More

Build a New Fence for Privacy Aug. 29, 2024

Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. ... Read More

Joint Ownership With Family Members: A Blessing or a Curse Aug. 27, 2024

Dear Monty: Three siblings would like to purchase a home together. Two siblings make $30K each, and ... Read More

Simply Scalamandre Aug. 24, 2024

The name alone exudes an air of elegance and exoticism. Scalamandre, a luxury textile house, has bee... Read More

Install New Garbage Disposal Aug. 22, 2024

Dear James: Our old garbage disposal is noisy after years of our kids dropping forks in it. If I buy... Read More

Measuring a Home by Square Feet Is Misleading Aug. 20, 2024

Dear Monty: Why is it that so many people rely on price per square foot? Simply put: A home with 12 ... Read More

Decorating Don'ts Aug. 17, 2024

The best part of decorating is experimenting with different colors, furniture styles and accessories... Read More

Many Simple Repairs for Toilets Aug. 15, 2024

Dear James: My house has two and a half bathrooms and each of the toilets has problems such as inad... Read More

Adverse Possession: A Term Every Homeowner Should Know Aug. 13, 2024

Dear Monty: Our neighbor's house, which was moved here, has been proven by a survey to sit on our pr... Read More

The Best Table in the House Aug. 10, 2024

Undoubtedly, there is no better place to witness glamour and style than in a dining room. The elegan... Read More

Remove Old Wood Deck Film Sealer Aug. 08, 2024