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Add a Decorative Lattice Arbor Jan. 29, 2026
Dear James: I think an arched arbor would look nice over my back door and the vines would help shade... Read More
Politicians Make Things Worse Jan. 28, 2026
Home prices keep rising. One reason is that today's houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms,... Read More
Stop Guessing: Updates That Actually Speed Home Sales Jan. 27, 2026
Dear Monty: What would be the most important areas to update in a 20-plus-year-old home that help se... Read More
Luxury! Luxe! Luxus! Lujo! Jan. 24, 2026
People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for thei... Read More
Foam-Backed Carpet Simplifies Installation Jan. 22, 2026
Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids. I'm thinking of installing foam-backed car... Read More
When Hidden Mold Issues Reappear Jan. 20, 2026
Dear Monty: My daughter bought a home for $305,000 and moved in two weeks after closing. The home in... Read More
Tips To Age in Place Jan. 17, 2026
As the baby boomer generation continues to age, changes in interior design and real estate are also ... Read More
Design and Make Board and Batten Fence Jan. 15, 2026
Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my lev... Read More
Can Agents Force You to Pay Commissions You Never Agreed To? Jan. 13, 2026
Dear Monty: I own a business and the property. I recently decided to close my doors and retire. I pu... Read More
Made in Italy Jan. 10, 2026
I just got back from Italy with some great new resources. I was invited by ITA-ICE, the marketing an... Read More
Do Construction Inspections Yourself Jan. 08, 2026
Dear James: I'm having a house built, and it was designed to meet all building codes. Is it still a ... Read More
We Listed Our Home -- Now the Kids Want to Buy It Jan. 06, 2026
Dear Monty: We listed our house a week ago, and our children have come to us, expressing that they d... Read More
Flipping Out Jan. 03, 2026
I tell you, one of these days I am going to burst. Why does my housekeeper think she is an interior ... Read More
Add Attractive Louvered Shutters Jan. 01, 2026
Dear James: We want privacy and to block the sun, so we plan to install louvered shutters and/or min... Read More
Commercial Zoning Secrets: Four Ways to Live at Your Business Dec. 30, 2025
Dear Monty: Can a proprietor reside at the exact location of his business, which is zoned commercial... Read More
Wall To Wall Dec. 27, 2025
All walls are not created equal. Some people say they can't stand their four walls when they get cab... Read More
Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs Dec. 25, 2025
Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest... Read More
When Your Agent Breaks Promises During a Contingent Offer Sale Dec. 23, 2025
Dear Monty: We agreed with the buyers through our agent. They had a contingent offer. Our agent prom... Read More
Time To Kill the Property Tax Dec. 23, 2025
The American dream of home ownership — the foundational building block of familial wealth R... Read More
Stairway to Heaven Dec. 20, 2025
There is an air of elegance to multistoried homes. Even if they are diminutive in size, their stance... Read More
