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Q: We're concerned that our middle-aged Labrador-German shepherd mix may be nearsighted because he c... Read More

Relax in Your Home Steam Room Oct. 17, 2024

Dear James: It feels good in a steam room and I hear it is healthy, but I hake having to drive to th... Read More

Calico and Tortoiseshell Cats Usually Female Oct. 10, 2024

Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for his coat of many colors. My veter... Read More

Woodwork Trim Can Transform a Room Oct. 10, 2024

Dear James: My living room needs a decor update. I'm on a limited budget and plan to do it myself. W... Read More

Monitor Diabetic Pet's Blood Sugar Levels at Home Oct. 03, 2024

Q: Pebbles, my 9-year-old terrier, was diagnosed with diabetes several months ago. I give her insuli... Read More

Professional Window Cleaning Tips Oct. 03, 2024

Dear James: My new house has many windows and I have a problem cleaning them without leaving streaks... Read More

Protect Cats Traveling in Motor Home Sep. 26, 2024

Q: My spouse and I want to take our dog and two cats on a monthlong trip across the United States in... Read More

Add a Window Seat for Storage Sep. 26, 2024

Dear James: We could certainly use some additional storage space in our bedrooms. As kids, we used t... Read More

Chocolate Toxic to Dogs Sep. 19, 2024

Q: Our dog Riley ate a lot of semisweet chocolate bits. His veterinarian advised us to use hydrogen ... Read More

Simple-To-Build Small Cabin Sep. 19, 2024

Dear James: I have some rustic land located by a pond. I would like to have a small weekend cabin bu... Read More

Subdividing Family Property Requires Careful Planning Sep. 17, 2024

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Dear Monty: If a 300-foot lakefront property is divided into two parcels — a 200-foot lot with... Read More

Ferries Perform Service, Provide Views Sep. 15, 2024

By Victor Block In 1683, Talbot County, Maryland, authorized establishment of a ferry service for "H... Read More

Sensuous and Special Wellness Spas in San Diego Sep. 14, 2024

By Nicola Bridges Seekers of sensuous spa experiences can satisfy their cravings at a variety of lux... Read More

Protect Dog From Intestinal Parasites With Monthly Dewormer Sep. 12, 2024

Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor ... Read More

Use Borate To Preserve Lumber Sep. 12, 2024

Dear James: We have problems with insect damage in our area. When doing a major remodeling project, ... Read More

Is Ditching the Listing Agent Risky? Sep. 10, 2024

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Dear Monty: My home is for sale through an agent. It has been over 12 weeks with no offers and few s... Read More

Enjoy a Balinese Staycation at Home Sep. 08, 2024

By Nicola Bridges Do you dream of attending a meditative retreat in a faraway Zen destination such a... Read More

Enjoy All-Inclusives for What You'd Spend at Home Sep. 07, 2024

By Victor Block Last winter, Ben Keenan packed a suitcase, told friends he was departing and left Se... Read More

Cat Scratching Posts Must Be Tall, Stable and Numerous Sep. 05, 2024

Q: We read your column about the importance of not declawing cats — or, as you put it, amputat... Read More

Remodel Bathroom in Correct Order Sep. 05, 2024