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Moving: A Big Expense and All Risk Sep. 29, 2022
Q: Everyone moves at least one time in life, but did you know that according to the U.S. Census Bure... Read More
Stress Is Taking a Toll. Will It Result in Lasting Damage? Apr. 29, 2022
In late 2021, inside Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, one room outside the intensive care uni... Read More
The High Cost of Procrastination Mar. 28, 2022
Recently, another tale of woe landed in my inbox reminding that it's a story old as time still being... Read More
Why Are We So Awful to Each Other? Nov. 05, 2021
On Saturday morning, as I was preparing to head to our basement to use the stationary bike, I smelle... Read More
A Borate Solution Can Be Used To Make Lumber Last Longer Oct. 14, 2021
Dear James: I found some termite or carpenter ant damage in the wall supporting lumber. After I have... Read More
My Neighbor's Tree Fell on my Property Aug. 17, 2021
Dear Monty: My neighbor's tree fell on our property. It destroyed our brick fence, and we have signi... Read More
Party Damage Deserves Compensation May. 24, 2021
DR. WALLACE: The kids next door held a party while their parents were away for a full night. We hear... Read More
Cover and Hide Ceiling Damage With a Dropped Ceiling Oct. 29, 2020
Dear James: The ceiling in my study was damaged by a roof leak. I plan to convert it into a home the... Read More
Thank You for Forgiving Me! Oct. 05, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I read in your column that a dermatologist told you that no suntan is good for the reci... Read More
Keep Moisture out of Walls To Avoid Rotting Jan. 16, 2020
Dear James: I am in the planning stage for a new home. My previous stucco home had serious damage fo... Read More
Cold Weather Nov. 20, 2019
If you don't live in the West Coast or southern Florida, you probably experienced some record cold t... Read More
Types of Plant Problems Jul. 10, 2019
Are you a plant-watcher? It may sound boring, but it can be interesting — especially when some... Read More
Ant Invasion Jun. 26, 2019
Q: Our landscape has been invaded by ants. Actually, the ants aren't out in the landscape but instea... Read More
Winter Damage May. 22, 2019
Q: Apparently the polar vortex last winter killed several of my trees and shrubs. I had carefully se... Read More
A Serious Education Gap on Climate Change Is Rooted in Politics, Not Science Apr. 30, 2019
Much like sex education and evolution, the teaching of climate change is the latest topic backed by ... Read More
Enjoy the 'New You' and Forget the Past Dec. 26, 2018
DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and will be attending school in another state next semester. For the past year a... Read More
Hurricane Damage Oct. 15, 2017
Dear Edith: We are buying a house in Cape Coral, Florida, and are supposed to close soon. The seller... Read More
Family Member Won't Pay for Damage Jan. 31, 2017
Dear Annie: I am finding myself in a predicament. Currently, my sister-in-law baby-sits my 3- and 5-... Read More
Painful Choices Nov. 08, 2016
Let's talk sense about the election. Nothing is to be gained by refusing to face the hard facts. Wha... Read More
