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As I am writing this column, the sounds of hammers hammering, scrapers scraping and saws sawing fill... Read More

Wainscoting Can Change Room Decor Jan. 23, 2025

Dear James: Our dining room drywall has been damaged over the years. Instead of repairing it, I want... Read More

Bargain Sales of Land: A Creative Tax Strategy or Potential Pitfall? Jan. 21, 2025

Dear Monty: We own some vacant land a nonprofit wants to purchase. Their agent has told us that he c... Read More

Chair Crazy Jan. 18, 2025

I am always curious about the relationship between furniture and owner. Your furniture speaks volume... Read More

Security Glass Blocks Are Easy To Install Jan. 16, 2025

Dear James: There have been break-ins in my neighborhood, so I want to install glass block windows f... Read More

Seniors: Protect Your Home From Tax Foreclosure Jan. 14, 2025

Dear Monty: I have been unable to sell my home for years after trying different realtors. I am a sen... Read More

Retired Husband Refuses to Share the Load Jan. 11, 2025

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Dear Annie: I am in a quandary. My husband (67) and I (65) are both retired; I do work from home two... Read More

The Secrets of a Monochromatic Room Jan. 11, 2025

Monochromatic rooms are rooms that are decorated in one color or in varying shades of one color. Som... Read More

Young Men Who Don't Leave Home? Is Mama a Reason? Jan. 09, 2025

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Young men are not launching — that is, growing up as traditionally holds — at the same r... Read More

Select Correct Wood Joint Design Jan. 09, 2025

Dear James: Our ugly old kitchen cabinets are falling apart, so I want to try to make my own. What a... Read More

First-Time Homebuyers: Making Your Price Range Work Jan. 07, 2025

Dear Monty: My daughter has been looking for a house through an agent. Whenever she finds "the right... Read More

Only the Best for Our Kids Jan. 04, 2025

Decorating a bedroom for two is no easy task, especially when we are speaking of two siblings. If th... Read More

Start Filling Your First Home Toolbox Jan. 02, 2025

Dear James: I'm moving into my first house, and it needs some work. I don't have any tools. What typ... Read More

Health Issues, Home Sales and Hidden Tax Breaks: What Seniors Need To Know Dec. 31, 2024

Dear Monty: Our father is 94. He must sell his condo, which he bought in 2008. He moved out in 2022 ... Read More

Decorate with Junk Dec. 28, 2024

I have had many jobs in my life: shopkeeper, foreclosure agent for a mortgage company, university pr... Read More

Replace Old Toilet With Stylish One Dec. 26, 2024

Dear James: Our half bathroom needs an upgrade and a new toilet. I want a more expensive stylish one... Read More

Home Sale Proceeds: The Risky Shortcut You Should Avoid Dec. 24, 2024

Dear Monty: My question is about selling my home to purchase a home with my husband. Can the check (... Read More

Front Porch News Dec. 21, 2024

Maybe it's where you got your first kiss, or where you said goodbye to your friends who were moving ... Read More

There Are Many Types and Grades of Lumber Dec. 19, 2024

Dear James: I went out to buy some lumber for some home projects. I was overwhelmed by the different... Read More

Underwater Home Sale: What Happens to Your Mortgage? Dec. 17, 2024