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Celebrate Easter With Chocolate Bunny, Not Live One Mar. 28, 2024
Q: I'm thinking of surprising my 6-year-old niece with a rabbit on Easter. The pet store sells bunni... 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
Flat-Faced Breeds Prone to Health Problems Mar. 21, 2024
Q: My dog Hugo is the cutest, most lovable French bulldog I know. When I submitted a photo of him to... Read More
Should I Be My Own Home Contractor? Mar. 21, 2024
Dear James: We plan to build our dream house, but the price quotes are outrageous now. Does it make ... Read More
8 Steps in New Home Construction Mar. 19, 2024
Dear Monty: With the shortage of housing currently available, we are considering building a new home... Read More
Complexity in Wine Mar. 19, 2024
Describing wine isn't easy. Casual wine lovers usually start with, "This stuff tastes good," or "It'... Read More
Replace Your Floor With Sheet Vinyl Mar. 14, 2024
Dear James: I want new sheet vinyl flooring in my kitchen. The last one cracked too quickly. What sh... Read More
'The Anxious Generation' Has the Worst of Both Worlds Mar. 14, 2024
In a blockbuster Atlantic piece, "The Terrible Costs of a Phone-Based Childhood," my Let Grow co-fou... Read More
3 Easy Resources When Buying Directly From the Owner Mar. 12, 2024
Dear Monty: We recently got to know a couple who purchased a house directly from the owner. They man... Read More
How to Clean Suede Shoes and Keep Them Looking Sharp Mar. 11, 2024
Suede shoes are a timeless fashion statement, but let's face it, they're not the easiest to keep cle... Read More
Ready to Travel? Pack Your Zen Mar. 09, 2024
By Nicola Bridges Yoga, meditation, mindfulness and care about maintaining a sense of serenity are a... Read More
Nerve Damage Causes Horner's Syndrome Mar. 07, 2024
Q: Hobie, my middle-aged indoor-outdoor cat, awoke this morning with one very abnormal eye. His uppe... Read More
Remove Dark Mildew Stains on Grout Mar. 07, 2024
Dear James: Our bathroom must have been remodeled several times because it has some glossy and matte... Read More
Things to Stock Up on in March Mar. 04, 2024
Even though it still feels like winter, home improvement centers are hauling out air conditioners th... Read More
Proper Sandpaper Makes Projects Easier Feb. 29, 2024
Dear James: Our century-old house has natural woodwork, but most should be refinished. How do I deci... Read More
Information Drives Home Sales Progress Feb. 27, 2024
Dear Monty: As a former real estate agent, you don't have any idea what you're talking about. Yep, t... Read More
Fleas Transmit Plague Bacteria Feb. 22, 2024
Q: I caught the end of a news report about pets and the plague. I thought the plague was eradicated ... Read More
Simple-To-Build Doghouse Feb. 22, 2024
Dear James: We have a dog that spends much of his time outdoors in our fenced yard, so we need to bu... Read More
The 6 Indiscernible Flaws in Real Estate Agency Law Feb. 20, 2024
Dear Monty: You believe that agency law does not work. All 50 states have agency laws for real estat... Read More
