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Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am conc... Read More

Mammary Tumors Common in Unsterilized Female Dogs Jan. 29, 2026

Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother's middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she... Read More

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

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

Cats Resistant to Tetanus Jan. 22, 2026

Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabi... 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

Secure Dog in Vehicle for Safety Jan. 15, 2026

Q: My partner and I disagree about whether our dog June should ride loose in the back seat of the ca... 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

New Year's Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives Jan. 08, 2026

Q: I love my dog, Jack, and my cat, Annie. They are important members of my family, and I want to ke... 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

Welcome New Puppy After the Holidays Jan. 01, 2026

Q: Our daughter, who recently bought her first house, has been talking about getting a puppy. She wi... 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

Don't Use Dog Flea Prevention on Cat Dec. 25, 2025

Q: I have a nine-pound cat named Beauty and a five-pound Chihuahua named Beast. Is it OK for me to a... 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

Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats Dec. 18, 2025