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Six Home Inspection Hotspots Jun. 21, 2022

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We will be starting our home search soon. We have not toured a physical home but have se... Read More

Add More Living Space by Remodeling a Basement or Garage Apr. 28, 2022

Here's How

Dear James: Our kids could use a rec room. We could use part of a large garage or the basement. What... Read More

How To Install a New Bathroom on a Concrete Slab or in a Basement Mar. 04, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to stil... Read More

Biden's Game Plan -- Take No Risks & Run Out the Clock Aug. 07, 2020

Patrick Buchanan

When Vice President Calvin Coolidge ascended to the presidency on the death of Warren Harding in 192... Read More

Dishwashers and Pineapples Jul. 04, 2020

Katiedid Langrock

I was down in my basement, when something looked different. Hmm. What is it? Ah, yes, the ceiling is... Read More

Tornado Bunker Jan. 11, 2020

Katiedid Langrock

On Christmas, my husband got a signed picture of Carson Wentz, the quarterback of his favorite footb... Read More

No Broker Involved Jun. 16, 2019

House Calls

Ms. Lank: I have a family member who would like to buy my senior parents' home in a closed sale (wit... Read More

Scary Christmas Dec. 08, 2018

Katiedid Langrock

We don't have a basement. We have a scary-basement. This distinction must be honored. On our first d... Read More

Twister Coming Aug. 04, 2018

Katiedid Langrock

"Twister" came out when I was in junior high. I loved that movie. It had action, suspense and heart,... Read More

A Basement Hangout and a Dead Cellphone Aug. 25, 2017

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My 16-year-old son has a girlfriend, and her mom does not allow them to be alone ... Read More

Grown Up Stepkids Mar. 18, 2017

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: When I married my wife last summer, her son was living in the basement with no intention... Read More

Fake Snake May. 21, 2016

Katiedid Langrock

Last week, my 3-year-old son mistook a frog for a snake. Last week was a millennium ago. Back when w... Read More