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Family Home Transfers: Avoiding Pitfalls in Generational Property Handovers Jul. 23, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: My daughter's future in-laws are long-term homeowners in one of the top California marke... Read More

Let's Hang With Art Jul. 20, 2024

The Art of Design

Art is the "jewelry" of interior design, and nothing says it better than working with groupings of a... Read More

Replace Wood Soffit With Low-Maintenance Aluminum Jul. 18, 2024

Here's How

Dear James: I am tired of having to paint soffit on my ranch house. I think installing aluminum soff... Read More

Is Price History Vanishing From Real Estate Listings? Jul. 16, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: For the past few years, I have seen price history on real estate sites such as Zillow. I... Read More

Eclectic Styling Jul. 13, 2024

The Art of Design

Eclectic style is often the most difficult design look to achieve because it takes a great deal of t... Read More

Permanent Fix for Driveway Potholesv Jul. 11, 2024

Here's How

Dear James: My old driveway gets some new potholes each year I need to fix. What is a good way to do... Read More

Tension at Home Jul. 09, 2024

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I am part of a family that also has a woman renting a room in our house. I have always b... Read More

6 Ways Real Estate Agents Are Paid Jul. 09, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: I am a middle-aged male who was recently laid off from a position. I have 20 years of ex... Read More

Creating a Focal Point Jul. 06, 2024

The Art of Design

Do you feel your room is missing something? Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? A quick gl... Read More

Update Kitchen Countertop With Stenciling Jul. 04, 2024

Here's How

Dear James: I am on a tight family budget, but I want to do something to upgrade my old kitchen lami... Read More

Ceilings High as the Sky Jun. 29, 2024

The Art of Design

The most common ceiling height in condominiums and houses throughout the world is 8 feet. While some... Read More

Select the Best Remodeling Contractor Jun. 27, 2024

Here's How

Dear James: I just bought an older house that is going to need quite a remodeling project. Do you ha... Read More

Tips for Dust Mites Jun. 25, 2024

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Readers: One of the more interesting letters we received recently concerned dust mites, which a... Read More

Root Invasion Threatens Home Foundation Jun. 25, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: I bought a home 21 years ago on a corner lot adjacent to a city swimming pool. The entra... Read More

Masterful Tablescapes Jun. 22, 2024

The Art of Design

When decorating, homeowners, whether they know it or not, partake of centuries of tradition in creat... Read More

Smaller Tools Are Convenient for Smaller Gardeners Jun. 20, 2024

Here's How

Dear James: I am living in my first house and would like to add a deck myself. I am fairly petite, s... Read More

5 Tips To Identify a Quality Home Flipper Jun. 18, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We are first-time homebuyers. We are looking at a home that we like that a flipper is se... Read More

Windows on the World Jun. 15, 2024

The Art of Design

Windows are often described as the eyes of a home. They let light into the home and allow us to see ... Read More

Add a Beadboard Plank Ceiling Jun. 13, 2024

Here's How

Dear James: I would like to add some unique ceiling during our dining room remodel project. Is beadb... Read More

The 12 Best Questions To Ask a Home Seller Jun. 11, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We will soon be in the market to buy our first home. We'll start looking for homes the o... Read More