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Are You Ready for a Mini Makeover? May. 16, 2020
So, after months of adhering to strict quarantine standards, by now, you've probably spent more time... Read More
A Stress-Free Home May. 09, 2020
Caves were the first form of shelter known to man. Humans have always sought shelter to feel safe an... Read More
Consider What Might Be Needed Years From Now When Planning Wiring May. 07, 2020
Dear James: We have computer and electronic cables everywhere. When we build our new house, how shou... Read More
Zoom Attire May. 02, 2020
Why is dressing for online meetings so much more difficult than dressing for normal life? I know how... Read More
Add Style and Comfort to Your Quarantine Apr. 18, 2020
Social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine are all new buzzwords we are hearing on the news, i... Read More
Best Inexpensive Home Security System Apr. 13, 2020
Several months ago, we had a serious home security wake-up call with the news of a home invasion in ... Read More
An Interior Designer Can Be Helpful in Planning Your New House Apr. 09, 2020
Dear James: I think we have some great design ideas for our new house, but I still wonder if it make... Read More
Tips for Purchasing a Brand-New Home Apr. 07, 2020
Everybody has a dream of one day owning a perfectly built, brand-new home. Of course, I'd need to wi... Read More
Parenting, Now Apr. 02, 2020
Earlier this week, our daughter Cait texted a photo capturing a moment of her juggling her job and h... Read More
The Places Where Builders Can Cut Corners Mar. 31, 2020
When looking for a home, you will need to decide where your priorities are, budget-wise. If you are ... Read More
Sheltering in Place With Kids Mar. 21, 2020
SOS from the front lines of Coronavirus Isolation with kids: 00:01:00 The schools have been closed. ... Read More
All's 'Fare' in Love and 'Commuting' Mar. 04, 2020
Q: Why do we call someone who travels back and forth to work a "commuter"? — Chris Ryan, New Y... Read More
Eyes on the Clock Feb. 20, 2020
Dear Annie: I've had my current job for four years. I work at a small company of about 20 employees.... Read More
Gracefully Declining Saying Grace Feb. 02, 2020
Dear Annie: This has been bothering me for several years. I am 75 years old. I grew up saying the Pl... Read More
Preferred Color Feb. 01, 2020
Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institut... Read More
Winter Leis Jan. 25, 2020
Michelle Obama, in her book "Becoming," says her mother admitted that every winter, she contemplated... Read More
Home, Sweet Home Jan. 22, 2020
The story is told of a little girl who was away from home for the first time at camp. At bedtime she... Read More
Progression of a Winter Break Jan. 04, 2020
Winter Break, Minus One Day: I cannot wait for school to be over. The kids need a break. We all need... Read More
Passive-Aggressive or Perfectly Appropriate? Dec. 06, 2019
Dear Annie: My wife and I are approaching our 70th birthdays this year. As we have aged, hosting com... Read More
Closed Door, Open Heart Dec. 03, 2019
Dear Annie: One of my cousins lives about two hours away. Her parents are deceased, and she is estra... Read More
