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Keep Laundry Pods Away From Pets and Children Sep. 03, 2026
Q: My cat Milo is a "dog cat": He comes when I call, fetches small balls and loves to play with toys... Read More
Make Old Tarnished Brass Bathroom Fixtures Look Like New Sep. 03, 2026
Dear James: My master bathroom has some beautiful antique brass fixtures that have gotten tarnished ... Read More
Paintballs Toxic to Dogs Aug. 27, 2026
Q: My husband and his friends want to play their paintball games on our rural property. Our dogs wou... Read More
Select Proper Carpeting Padding Aug. 27, 2026
Dear James: I have selected the wall-to-wall carpeting I want, but now I need to pick out the carpet... Read More
Reward-Based Training More Effective and Humane Than Aversive Training Aug. 20, 2026
Q: I mentioned to a friend that I am sending Bert, our new dog who is wild and undisciplined, to a t... Read More
Use Elegant Urethane Wall Trim Aug. 20, 2026
Dear James: I think some decorative trim could jazz up some rooms in my house. Is this a project tha... Read More
Arthritis Treatment Safe for Cats With Kidney Disease Aug. 13, 2026
Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended ... Read More
Add Decorative Metal Ceiling Aug. 13, 2026
Dear James: A friend bought an older house with a metal panel ceiling, and I want one for my dining ... Read More
Dogs and Humans Don't Share Cold Viruses Aug. 06, 2026
Q: I have such a bad cold that I can't go to school. Mom is afraid I'll spread my cold to our puppy,... Read More
Upgrade Kitchen With Laminate Countertops Aug. 06, 2026
Dear James: I have a limited budget, but my old kitchen countertop is beyond repair. Is it a reasona... Read More
Colorful Reflector in Cat's Eye Enhances Night Vision Jul. 30, 2026
Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminesce... Read More
Stop Loud Water Hammer Jul. 30, 2026
Dear James: I often hear a loud knocking sound when we close a faucet quickly or the clothes washer ... Read More
Cats Require Meat-Based Diets Jul. 23, 2026
Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veter... Read More
Refresh Older Cedar Closet Jul. 23, 2026
Dear James: I have a beautiful cedar closet, but the scent has waned over the years. How can I refre... Read More
Chronic Valve Disease Common Cause of Heart Murmur Jul. 16, 2026
Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it's due to c... Read More
Jazz Up Door With Stained Glass Jul. 16, 2026
Dear James: We have a six-panel wood front door. To get more natural light and to jazz it up, we wan... Read More
Get a Perfect Paint Match Jul. 09, 2026
Dear James: We had some water leakage wall damage. I need to repaint it, but I don't have the origin... Read More
Retractable Leashes Risky for Dogs and People Jul. 09, 2026
Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local p... Read More
Add a Second Doorbell Chime Jul. 02, 2026
Dear James: I'm older now, and I find it difficult to hear the doorbell ring over other family sound... Read More
More Bacteria on Human Beard Than Dog Fur Jul. 02, 2026
Q: I grew up with dogs, but my husband wasn't as fortunate. We now have a dog — and a toddler ... Read More
