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Q: My husband began taking Winchester, our 5-year-old Labrador retriever, hunting with him this seas... Read More

Replace Damaged Exterior Door Jun. 12, 2025

Dear James: Our old wooden back door is worn out from years of kids and pets. What is the best way t... Read More

Should Sellers Leave During the Home Inspection? Jun. 10, 2025

DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 Should Sellers Leave During th... Read More

Build Your Own Deck Bench Jun. 05, 2025

Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more... Read More

Adding an Inmate to Your Deed? Read This First Jun. 03, 2025

Dear Monty: Can an inmate be added to a home deed? Monty's Answer: Yes, an inmate can be added to a ... Read More

Head Tilting More Common Among Smart Dogs May. 29, 2025

Q: I recently adopted Sophie, a 1-year-old standard poodle, who has an endearing trait. Sometimes sh... Read More

Build a Lightwell Under a Skylight May. 29, 2025

Dear James: I want to add a skylight to my family room to make it seem larger and more open, but the... Read More

Seniors Under Pressure: Know Your Home Rights May. 27, 2025

DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 Seniors Under Pressure: Know Yo... Read More

Here's a Tip May. 23, 2025

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There are two things some of us know about taxes. The first is that taxes are unfair because, "Hey! ... Read More

Renovate Countertop With Inlaid Tile May. 22, 2025

Dear James: I have damaged my new laminate countertop by placing a very hot pot on it. Is there a wa... Read More

Missed Closing Date: Can You Legally Walk Away? May. 20, 2025

Reader Question: If the closing date has passed by over a week and has already been set back another... Read More

Buy Pet Health Insurance or Start Pet Care Savings Account May. 15, 2025

Q: I'm considering adopting Hope, a 1-year-old cat who tested positive for the feline leukemia virus... Read More

Window Film Application Tips May. 15, 2025

Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When ... Read More

Beyond the Deposit: Hidden Risks in Backing Out May. 13, 2025

Dear Monty: In Virginia, can a real estate purchase contract be terminated simply by walking away an... Read More

Grass Hay Should Be Freely Available To Pet Rabbit May. 08, 2025

Q: Fern, our daughter's first rabbit, just joined our family. May she eat only rabbit pellets, or sh... Read More

Install Your Own Chain-Link Fence May. 08, 2025

Dear James: I need to fence my backyard for my children and dogs with a chain-link fence. Is this di... Read More

Escrow Error in Your Favor: The $9,000 Question May. 06, 2025

Reader Question: On the Closing Disclosure of the house I just closed on, there was a credit of $9,0... Read More

Contagious, Deadly Parvovirus Persists in Environment May. 01, 2025

Q: Our pit bull puppy died of parvovirus. How can we prevent parvovirus in our next puppy? A: Instea... Read More

Locate and Eliminate Moldy Odor and Sewer Gas Odor May. 01, 2025

Dear James: There is moldy and sewer gas odors in our bathrooms. They have tile floors. What are pos... Read More

Hidden Tax Traps in Family Home Transfers Apr. 29, 2025