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Make Proper Angle Cuts on Crown Molding Feb. 15, 2024
Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the... Read More
6 Houseplants That Are Really Hard to Kill Feb. 14, 2024
I love houseplants, and boy, do I have some beauties! The truth is I don't have a green thumb; I jus... Read More
Options When Dealing With a New Home Defect Feb. 13, 2024
Dear Monty: What should I do if my new house has a defect or foundation issue? Our brand-new built h... Read More
Staging Your Home Feb. 10, 2024
Staging a home for sale is like preparing your home for receiving company on a special occasion. All... Read More
An Easy Solution for a Big Oops! Feb. 08, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: Help! I dripped latex paint on my new carpeting and discovered it too late. It drie... Read More
Install a Locking Storm Door Handle Yourself Feb. 08, 2024
Dear James: The handle and lock on my back storm/screen door has broken from years of use. Is that s... Read More
Consider Options When Exposing Fraud in a Divorce Feb. 06, 2024
Dear Monty: What could someone do to hide the source of funds used to purchase a house with cash? Th... Read More
Green, Vert, Verde, Grun: What Does it all Mean? Feb. 03, 2024
"Green" is the au-courant word in the media and design industry. Almost every shelter magazine, home... Read More
The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation Feb. 01, 2024
Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers... Read More
Hang a Ceiling Fan Properly and Safely Feb. 01, 2024
Dear James: I bought a ceiling fan two summers ago and am just getting around to installing it this ... Read More
7 Reasons To Be Wary of MLS Jan. 30, 2024
Dear Monty: Our home is for sale. Our agent called to set a co-broker appointment. At the appointed ... Read More
A Sunroom by Any Other Name Jan. 27, 2024
My grandfather used to tell me that in his youth, he loved taking siestas in the afternoon on a hot ... Read More
Make a Simple Extra Loft Bed Jan. 25, 2024
Dear James: I am thinking about converting a small storage room into an extra bedroom for my son. Ad... Read More
Preparing for Real Estate Photos Jan. 23, 2024
Dear Monty: We are planning on selling our home soon. We want to hire a professional photographer to... Read More
So Chic and Timeless: Chinoiserie Jan. 20, 2024
It is hard to escape its influence, either directly or indirectly. Almost everywhere we look we can ... Read More
Replace Old Fixture With Track Lighting Jan. 18, 2024
Dear James: I think track lighting would be a good alternative to my old ceiling fixtures in my kitc... Read More
Nomad Searching for a Place to Call Home Jan. 16, 2024
Dear Annie: Our little girl died. She was ill for a relatively short period of time, terminally, and... Read More
Sharpening My Spidey-Sense Jan. 16, 2024
"Holy Cow," I shouted. "There's a giant spider on the wall. I think it's a tarantula!" "It's not a t... Read More
How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter Jan. 15, 2024
Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I... Read More
Matchy-Matchy Is a No-No Jan. 13, 2024
Often, when one walks into a furniture store, he or she is seduced by perfectly arranged suites of f... Read More
