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DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 Should Sellers Leave During th... Read More

Time for Bed Jun. 07, 2025

The type of bed you live with can actually affect your health. While most believe that headboards an... Read More

Build Your Own Deck Bench Jun. 05, 2025

Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more... Read More

Adding an Inmate to Your Deed? Read This First Jun. 03, 2025

Dear Monty: Can an inmate be added to a home deed? Monty's Answer: Yes, an inmate can be added to a ... Read More

If Walls Could Talk May. 31, 2025

Some people say they can't stand their four walls when they get cabin fever, and some really mean it... Read More

Build a Lightwell Under a Skylight May. 29, 2025

Dear James: I want to add a skylight to my family room to make it seem larger and more open, but the... Read More

Seniors Under Pressure: Know Your Home Rights May. 27, 2025

DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 Seniors Under Pressure: Know Yo... Read More

Back to Black May. 24, 2025

There is a reason why the color of the door on 1 Downing Street is gloss black. It represents elegan... Read More

Renovate Countertop With Inlaid Tile May. 22, 2025

Dear James: I have damaged my new laminate countertop by placing a very hot pot on it. Is there a wa... Read More

Missed Closing Date: Can You Legally Walk Away? May. 20, 2025

Reader Question: If the closing date has passed by over a week and has already been set back another... Read More

Have It Your Way May. 17, 2025

As each month rolls around, so do the endless stacks of shelter magazines that arrive in mailboxes a... Read More

Window Film Application Tips May. 15, 2025

Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When ... Read More

Beyond the Deposit: Hidden Risks in Backing Out May. 13, 2025

Dear Monty: In Virginia, can a real estate purchase contract be terminated simply by walking away an... Read More

Two Ideas Are Better Than One May. 10, 2025

What happens when you get a confidential call from a spouse professing genuine concern about their o... Read More

Install Your Own Chain-Link Fence May. 08, 2025

Dear James: I need to fence my backyard for my children and dogs with a chain-link fence. Is this di... Read More

Escrow Error in Your Favor: The $9,000 Question May. 06, 2025

Reader Question: On the Closing Disclosure of the house I just closed on, there was a credit of $9,0... Read More

Who Collects What -- and Why or Why Not? May. 03, 2025

Most of us are collectors of some sort, whether we are aware of it or not. Choosing the items that s... Read More

Locate and Eliminate Moldy Odor and Sewer Gas Odor May. 01, 2025

Dear James: There is moldy and sewer gas odors in our bathrooms. They have tile floors. What are pos... Read More

Hidden Tax Traps in Family Home Transfers Apr. 29, 2025

Dear Monty: We want to know how to sign our house over to our son without any tax involvement. Shoul... Read More

Finding Your Furniture's Soul Apr. 26, 2025