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Urban Reno Sep. 06, 2025
Are you in the mood to renovate your house or condo to a loft-like feel? In the majority of cases, i... Read More
Borate Can Control Wood Insects Sep. 04, 2025
Dear James: I'm making house repairs and noticed insect damage to the wood. Other than using pressur... Read More
When Your Home Sale Won't Cover All Debts Sep. 02, 2025
Reader Question: I purchased my home in the summer of 2021 for $400,000. To help with my interest ra... Read More
Equity Dispute Shows Why Agreements Need Writing Sep. 01, 2025
Reader Question: I've lived in this house for 12 years. My name is not on it, but I've paid the mort... Read More
A Somewhat Smart House? Why Not? Aug. 30, 2025
Imagine this scene. You are about to head out of your workplace, and you've downloaded a program ont... Read More
Correct Paint Blistering Aug. 28, 2025
Dear James: There is some unsightly paint blistering spot on our wood lap siding. What causes the pa... Read More
Why You Might Own a House You Can't Sell Aug. 26, 2025
Reader Question: I have a home in South Carolina that is in short sale, and we went to close, only t... Read More
Everyone Loves a Front Porch Aug. 23, 2025
Everyone loves a front porch. It's that magical place where you can watch the world pass you by. It'... Read More
Use Paneling in a Storage Room Aug. 21, 2025
Dear James: I need to finally finish the walls in my utility room and add wall storage. Adding panel... Read More
Bought a House -- Found Hidden Graves in the Yard Aug. 19, 2025
Reader Question: I just purchased a new home. It turns out the previous owners buried their parents ... Read More
Proper Paintbrush for Each Project Aug. 14, 2025
Dear James: My kids want to jazz up their bedrooms with new wall colors. What are the best types of ... Read More
Retiree Eyes Former House -- Smart Flip or Risky Bet? Aug. 12, 2025
Reader Question: I sold my home, and after seven years, my previous home is now for sale (bank-owned... Read More
Go Ahead -- Faint! Aug. 09, 2025
Who could forget Aunt Pittypat fainting when recently widowed Scarlett O'Hara accepts a dance with R... Read More
Make Your Own Birdhouse Aug. 07, 2025
Dear James: I am fairly handy with woodworking tools, so I would like to build a unique birdhouse. W... Read More
Can't Mask That Smell? Disclose or Pay Later Aug. 05, 2025
Reader Question: We purchased a property from a bank in March. Now we've found that it has an odor i... Read More
Projects for Weekend Warriors Aug. 02, 2025
Are you a weekend decorating warrior? Then this column is just for you. There are many things you ca... Read More
Boundaries Under One Roof Jul. 31, 2025
Dear Annie: My husband and I live in a three-bedroom house with our two grown children. Recently, ou... Read More
Tape Drywall Joints Like a Pro Jul. 31, 2025
Dear James: I have divided a large room to create an office, so I now have to tape the drywall joint... Read More
Buying Next to a School? Perks, Pitfalls and Price Check Jul. 29, 2025
Reader Question: I'm thinking of purchasing a property next door to a school. At first, I thought th... Read More
