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Build a New Fence for Privacy Aug. 29, 2024

Here's How

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

8 Steps in New Home Construction Mar. 19, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: With the shortage of housing currently available, we are considering building a new home... Read More

Solving Contractor Dispute Takes New Twist Mar. 05, 2024

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: My wife and I invested nearly $1 million in a home renovation. Our yearlong warranty exp... Read More

How to Build a Great Credit Score Jun. 07, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

If you are a legal adult U.S. resident, somewhere there is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 ... Read More

A Panel Fence for More Privacy Is Easy To Build Oct. 24, 2019

Here's How

Dear James: A house is being built on a vacant lot next to my sloping lot, and I need some privacy. ... Read More

Retaining Walls Oct. 16, 2019

A Greener View

Q: Everyone in my subdivision uses man-made blocks for the retaining walls they installed on the slo... Read More

Should I Try Being My Own General Contractor? Nov. 22, 2018

Here's How

Dear James: I am planning to build a new home for myself and my two children. I have looked at many ... Read More