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By Fyllis Hockman I'm sitting on the beach doing nothing. I did the same thing yesterday. I also did... Read More

Prevent Cats From Using Potted Plants by Making Litter Boxes Appealing Aug. 08, 2024

Q: At least one of our cats has been urinating and defecating in the large potted plants in our fami... Read More

Remove Old Wood Deck Film Sealer Aug. 08, 2024

Dear James: The beautiful dark stain that I put on my wood deck a few years ago is starting to peel ... Read More

Advertising a Home for Sale -- When It's Not Aug. 06, 2024

Dear Monty: How can real estate agents use my mom's house, which isn't even for sale, as an advertis... Read More

Culture, Fun and Food in Barcelona Aug. 04, 2024

By Margot Black Barcelona, the capital of the Catalan region of Spain, is the all-you-can-eat buffet... Read More

Seeing Madrid, Both Old and New Aug. 03, 2024

By Margot Black At the heart of Spain, dynamic Madrid effortlessly combines Old World charm with vib... Read More

No Dog Breed Is Hypoallergenic Aug. 01, 2024

Q: I recently got a Havanese puppy, Marcos, who was supposed to be hypoallergenic. However, every ti... Read More

Use Membrane To Repair Low Roof Aug. 01, 2024

Dear James: We had the roof partially raised to convert the attic into living space. The relatively ... Read More

Recruiting New Agents Is Critical for Real Estate Companies Jul. 30, 2024

Dear Monty: I have bought and sold several homes as a relocating employee. I have always been curiou... Read More

History, Nature and Fun in New York City Jul. 28, 2024

By Margot Black The amount of words written about New York could fill Central Park a hundred times o... Read More

Create and Play at San Diego's New Children's Museum Jul. 27, 2024

By Nicola Bridges If you're looking for a very special, imaginative, enchanting and entertaining pla... Read More

To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs Jul. 25, 2024

Q: We recently adopted Tucker, a young, neutered, mixed-breed dog. We don't know how he behaves arou... Read More

Proper Pocket Door Installation Technique Jul. 25, 2024

Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don't glide smoothly i... Read More

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

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

Eureka! Finding California's Cheese Trail Jul. 21, 2024

By Athena Lucero It's a fact: Cheese makes you happy. So that explains why partygoers hover around ... Read More

San Diego Botanic Garden Offers Plants and Play Jul. 20, 2024

By Nicola Bridges San Diego Botanic Garden is an urban oasis for plant-loving adults. Four miles of ... Read More

Adopting 'Special Needs' Cats Can Be Rewarding Jul. 18, 2024

Q: Ever since my cats died, my home has felt empty and lonely. The local cat rescue is offering for ... Read More

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

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

Card Games Provide Fun on the Go Jul. 14, 2024