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The Draper Touch Jun. 08, 2024
Before the dawn of reality TV and all the design gurus on television, a dame named Dorothy Draper wa... Read More
Make an Attractive, Functional Garden Bridge Jun. 06, 2024
Dear James: There is a low spot that's always wet between my patio and gardens. I think a small deco... Read More
5 Reasons To Avoid a Buyer Agent Jun. 04, 2024
Dear Monty: We have been following the news regarding the class action lawsuits against the real est... Read More
Soulful Home Jun. 01, 2024
What exactly makes a house a home? Is it all the contents inside? Yes, but there is more to it than ... Read More
Add a Staircase to a New Bedroom May. 30, 2024
Dear James: I want to add an attractive permanent stairway to our new attic bedroom remodel. I want ... Read More
From Ashes to Sparkling Clean Fireplace Glass May. 29, 2024
I could sit for hours reading all the clever, helpful, often already known tips, tricks and hacks my... Read More
How to Get Started Roasting Coffee Beans May. 28, 2024
It all started about nearly 15 years ago when I had a conversation with a friend who'd recently take... Read More
Homeowner Concerned Neighborhood Sale Will Hurt Home Values May. 28, 2024
Dear Monty: I have learned that a neighbor is "selling" their property for a negotiated price severa... Read More
Does Anyone Make a Decent Upright Cordless Vac that Really Works? (Yes!) May. 27, 2024
My affinity for TV game shows' lightning rounds — where the duration is predetermined, and the... Read More
Home Is Where the Hearth Is May. 25, 2024
With winter at our doorsteps, many of us are eagerly awaiting the first blast of cold weather and th... Read More
Laying a Patio May. 23, 2024
Dear James: We have a deck, but would also like to build a patio near our flower gardens. What are s... Read More
Selling an Investment Property to an iBuyer May. 21, 2024
Dear Monty: I live in Georgia, and we own an older investment property in New York. My husband is in... Read More
Stylish Studio Living May. 18, 2024
From those who live in large high-rent cities like New York or Hong Kong to university students and ... Read More
Install a Ceramic Tile Shower Floor May. 16, 2024
Dear James: We could use an extra shower stall for our kids. There is a drain in the utility room fl... Read More
First-Time Homebuyer Learns Water Is the Enemy May. 14, 2024
Dear Monty: We purchased our home nine months ago. We were told we would need some backfill because ... Read More
Wedding Snubs and Dishwasher Dilemmas May. 13, 2024
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for 15 years. He has three children from a previous ... Read More
Island Style May. 11, 2024
Sometimes it's a song that can evoke the desire for the relaxed lifestyle of the islands; other time... Read More
Make Fertile Compost From Waste May. 09, 2024
Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost ... Read More
HOA Installs Mismatched Shingles May. 07, 2024
Dear Monty: We own a condo in the only four-unit building in our condo community. The rest are two-u... Read More
Sleep Like a Baby May. 04, 2024
Did you know that the color of the walls, the lighting and your bed's location can determine how res... Read More
