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Dog's Cold, Wet Nose Doesn't Guarantee Good Health Feb. 15, 2024
Q: I'm confused about why my dog Sam's nose is occasionally warm and dry, even though he seems fine.... Read More
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
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
Great Readers and Their Great Tips Feb. 12, 2024
Have I told you lately how much I love my readers? Especially those who send me messages, questions,... 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
Even Indoor Cats Need Rabies Vaccination Feb. 08, 2024
Q: My cat BarB — so named because I found her as a kitten hiding under my barbecue grill ̵... 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
Readers Share How They Save Time and Money Every Day Feb. 07, 2024
My readers have no doubt that I am a big fan of finding every possible way to save time and money. A... 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
Do MRIs Freak You Out? They Used To Scare Me Too, But Then I Learned This Feb. 02, 2024
I didn't know I was claustrophobic until I had to get an MRI of my knee when I was 32. The technicia... Read More
Thank Veterinarian for Great Care Feb. 01, 2024
Q: Our veterinarian has always been wonderful with our cats, so we want to give her a gift on Valent... 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
Don't Pump the Mascara Jan. 25, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: I'm tired of paying $9 for mascara that gets all dried out and clumpy after just a ... Read More
Heatstroke Causes Brain Damage and Multiple Organ Failure Jan. 25, 2024
Q: My sister, who lives in the South, turns her air conditioning up from 75 to 90 degrees when she l... 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
Little Ways to Save Big! Jan. 23, 2024
The secret to starting a serious savings program is to look for small, painless ways to save, and th... 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
Dangerous to Transport Dog in Bed of Pickup Truck Jan. 18, 2024
Q: I was driving behind a pickup truck that swerved to avoid a deer. A dog in the bed of the pickup ... 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
