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Will a New Kitchen Pay Off -- or Eat Into Your Equity? Jul. 22, 2025
Reader Question: Would remodeling our outdated kitchen increase the value of our home? We do not pla... Read More
The Water of Life Nov. 29, 2024
My wife and I just bought a house. The house we sold is in a city, just a three-minute drive from Di... Read More
Look to Maine for Some Good News! Nov. 13, 2024
Even in a barrelful of rotten apples, you might think there'd still be a few good ones. But don't ge... Read More
There's No Place Like Home Mar. 17, 2024
I didn't know how much I must have been hated as an apartment dweller. I lived in the same complex, ... Read More
A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score Jan. 08, 2024
Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a di... Read More
Garden Resolutions Jan. 03, 2024
Do you ever wonder why some of the plants you were taking care of died? Usually, for me, it is my fa... Read More
Last-Minute Garden Gift Ideas Dec. 20, 2023
OK, this is your last chance to get a Christmas gift for your gardener or outdoor naturalist. Here a... Read More
Three Great Garden Books Dec. 13, 2023
Still looking for gifts for your gardener? The three books in today's article cover hot topics in ga... Read More
Indoor Vegetable Growing Nov. 29, 2023
Q: The house we just moved to has a huge sunroom. I have had a small veggie garden in the past, but ... Read More
Bathroom Ceramic Tile Can Last a Lifetime Nov. 23, 2023
Dear James: My bathroom needs an upgrade, so I plan to add ceramic tile to the walls. This is my fir... Read More
When the Spirits Call You to Action Nov. 19, 2023
An older gentleman in a well-used pickup pulled up in front of our driveway as we were setting up Ha... Read More
The One Where She Wins the Election Nov. 12, 2023
Well, that was the strangest job interview ever. A few weeks ago, someone slyly asked me if I'd be w... Read More
Prepare And Paint Outdoor Wood Trim Nov. 02, 2023
Dear James: It seems like I have to repaint the exterior wood trim every two years because it peels.... Read More
Fall Landscaper Questions Oct. 25, 2023
Q: My landscaper told me a couple of things that I don't understand. I think he is just trying to ma... Read More
Gopher Problem Oct. 18, 2023
Q: I saw your article on removing moles. We have gophers. Can you advise how to get rid of them? A: ... Read More
Baby Bonds: A Path Toward Prosperity for Future Generations Oct. 16, 2023
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
Being born into poverty often determines what the rest of your life looks like — not just for ... Read More
When the Embers at the End Overshadow a Legacy Oct. 08, 2023
It's a terrible vice. I wake up and pretty much immediately scroll through the news and the emails t... Read More
We Exist Within the System Oct. 01, 2023
It's really easy to complain on Facebook and offer no solutions. It's a touch harder to speak direct... Read More
Catching the Glimmers Keeps You in the Present Sep. 24, 2023
It was the squeals of the two women that caught my attention first. They were cheering on a pigtaile... Read More
Generational Curb Appeal Sep. 17, 2023
You can never know who is behind the door, but you try to take the cues from the yard. There are the... Read More
