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Dear James: My elderly mother is moving in, so I need to add another bathroom. What are the major de... Read More

How To Buy a Small Parcel From Your Neighbor Sep. 03, 2024

Dear Monty: We intend to negotiate a lot line adjustment with a neighbor. The size of the parcel is ... Read More

'Messiness' Might Actually Be ADHD Sep. 01, 2024

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Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the fact that "Wife Problem" should be assessed for ADHD. T... Read More

Decorating a Rental Aug. 31, 2024

Many times I am asked if you can decorate a rented home or apartment. The answer is yes. Most renter... Read More

Build a New Fence for Privacy Aug. 29, 2024

Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. ... Read More

Joint Ownership With Family Members: A Blessing or a Curse Aug. 27, 2024

Dear Monty: Three siblings would like to purchase a home together. Two siblings make $30K each, and ... Read More

Simply Scalamandre Aug. 24, 2024

The name alone exudes an air of elegance and exoticism. Scalamandre, a luxury textile house, has bee... Read More

Install New Garbage Disposal Aug. 22, 2024

Dear James: Our old garbage disposal is noisy after years of our kids dropping forks in it. If I buy... Read More

Measuring a Home by Square Feet Is Misleading Aug. 20, 2024

Dear Monty: Why is it that so many people rely on price per square foot? Simply put: A home with 12 ... Read More

Decorating Don'ts Aug. 17, 2024

The best part of decorating is experimenting with different colors, furniture styles and accessories... Read More

Many Simple Repairs for Toilets Aug. 15, 2024

Dear James: My house has two and a half bathrooms and each of the toilets has problems such as inad... Read More

Adverse Possession: A Term Every Homeowner Should Know Aug. 13, 2024

Dear Monty: Our neighbor's house, which was moved here, has been proven by a survey to sit on our pr... Read More

The Best Table in the House Aug. 10, 2024

Undoubtedly, there is no better place to witness glamour and style than in a dining room. The elegan... Read More

Remove Old Wood Deck Film Sealer Aug. 08, 2024

Dear James: The beautiful dark stain that I put on my wood deck a few years ago is starting to peel ... Read More

Advertising a Home for Sale -- When It's Not Aug. 06, 2024

Dear Monty: How can real estate agents use my mom's house, which isn't even for sale, as an advertis... Read More

Family Rooms Need Love, Too Aug. 03, 2024

The family room is the most overlooked room in the house. The decor of many family rooms is unimagin... Read More

Use Membrane To Repair Low Roof Aug. 01, 2024

Dear James: We had the roof partially raised to convert the attic into living space. The relatively ... Read More

Recruiting New Agents Is Critical for Real Estate Companies Jul. 30, 2024

Dear Monty: I have bought and sold several homes as a relocating employee. I have always been curiou... Read More

Antiques: Your Family's Future Heirlooms Jul. 27, 2024

Most projects require at least a few pieces of significant furniture. In traditional interiors, this... Read More

Proper Pocket Door Installation Technique Jul. 25, 2024