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Be Careful Around Old Lead Paint May. 02, 2024
Dear James: We are remodeling our old house which has a lot of painted wood trim. Is there a potenti... Read More
How Does the Realtors' Lawsuit Impact Homebuyers? Apr. 30, 2024
Dear Monty: We are potential first-time homebuyers. While we have not begun looking at homes, confli... Read More
Decorating the Table Apr. 27, 2024
Nothing is more telling of the mettle your host is made of than the decor of their dining table. Som... Read More
Keep Your Gutters From Clogging Apr. 25, 2024
Dear James: I have noticed rainwater running down over a window, and I am worried it might damage th... Read More
The Future of the Multiple Listing Services Apr. 23, 2024
Dear Monty: Will all the changes in the real estate industry affect the multiple listing service in ... Read More
Aging in Place Apr. 20, 2024
Aging is a word many don't want to hear. Most of us want to leave that kind of conversation at bay, ... Read More
Happiness Is a Home To Tinker With Apr. 19, 2024
My husband and I have never bought a home we didn't tinker with. And by "tinker," I don't mean a coa... Read More
Proper Method To Install a Mailbox Post Apr. 18, 2024
Dear James: My mailbox and post are old, look bad and have been hit a couple of times with bats. Do ... Read More
How To Buy a Unit in a Nonconforming Building Apr. 16, 2024
Dear Monty: I'm looking at a town house that is a single two-bedroom, one-bath unit among five other... Read More
Sleep Safe Tonight, Baby! Apr. 13, 2024
Protector and nurturer are a parent's major roles in life. As soon as they get the news that they ar... Read More
Replace Bathroom Sink With Pedestal-Type Sink Apr. 11, 2024
Dear James: I'd like to inexpensively upgrade my bathroom by adding a new pedestal sink. What are so... Read More
The Best Way To Sell a Home in Mint Condition Apr. 09, 2024
Dear Monty: We will be selling our home soon. Our house was brand-new when we bought it. It is 25 ye... Read More
A Room with a View ... or Without Apr. 06, 2024
When taking a vacation, you book a room at a hotel, and sometimes you luck out and get the room of y... Read More
Should You Replace the Roof? Apr. 04, 2024
Dear James: A dark spot appears on the ceiling after a rain. The roof is not terribly old. How can I... Read More
It's Time to Restore Fading Families Apr. 03, 2024
Utah, Idaho and Wyoming all share common borders and something else that matters more. According to ... Read More
Conflicts of Interest Are Natural With Home Sales Apr. 02, 2024
Dear Monty: I need professional advice. I am interested in purchasing a one-bedroom, one bath house ... Read More
Mirrors, Mirrors, on the Wall Mar. 30, 2024
Almost every time I'm asked to do an initial consultation of a newly purchased condo of a certain vi... Read More
Apply Faux Painting Like a Pro Mar. 28, 2024
Dear James: I would like the appearance of faux painting in my living room, but it looks complicated... Read More
Dealing With Unresponsive Contractors Mar. 26, 2024
Dear Monty: I live in a condo in Florida. In 2021, I had electric hurricane screens installed that c... Read More
Banana Cabana Mar. 23, 2024
Now is the perfect time of year for outdoor entertaining. The weather is beautiful, and the mosquito... Read More
