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Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier Mar. 10, 2022
Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and general woodworking/carpenter hand to... Read More
I See the Light Jan. 18, 2022
My husband, apparently, is a superhero. For some reason, when he needs to fix something in the house... Read More
Rules Are Meant to Be Broken Nov. 27, 2021
Interior design and decorating are somewhat bound by rules developed overtime to regulate housekeepi... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Homebuyer Love Letters Sep. 21, 2021
Dear Monty: What are the pros and cons of homebuyer love letters that many real estate agents sugges... Read More
Should We Fix Our Home Up Before Selling? Aug. 31, 2021
Dear Monty: We recently read an article urging homeowners to update their homes before putting them ... Read More
What Are You Hiding? Jul. 31, 2021
The decorative folding screen has become a common interior furnishing that is both functional and ae... Read More
Does For-sale-by-owner Work? Jul. 27, 2021
Dear Monty: I recently read an article that lambasted homeowners for even thinking about selling on ... Read More
This Woman Faces $165,000 in Fines for Three Trivial Code Violations: Sandy Martinez Is Challenging the Exorbitant Penalty for Driveway Cracks, a Storm-Damaged Fence and Cars Parked in an 'Unapproved' Manner on Her Own Property Jul. 14, 2021
The town of Lantana, Florida, is demanding that Sandy Martinez pay $165,000 in fines, which is nearl... Read More
The Big Move: Part 1 Jun. 25, 2021
For years, comedians have joked about young adults being "slackers" who move back home and mooch off... Read More
Ways to Manage Stress When Selling your House Jun. 15, 2021
Before we discuss the remedies, let's discuss what emotional stress is all about. Stress is a reacti... Read More
The American Dream Can Be Rented Jun. 10, 2021
As lockdowns sent city dwellers "fleeing" to the suburbs for more space, the prices of homes offerin... Read More
A Couple's Guide to Common Money Myths May. 27, 2021
The wedding was beautiful and fulfilled your fondest dreams. But it's over, and now it's time to set... Read More
Take the Sure Thing, or Straighten Up and Fly Right Apr. 01, 2021
Dear Mary: We live in Nevada and own a second home in Arizona. My husband wants to sell the Arizona ... Read More
The Agony and Ecstasy of Getting Out of Debt Feb. 15, 2021
Dear Mary: We've just received notice that the rent on our three-bedroom house is going up from $950... Read More
A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score Jan. 14, 2021
Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a di... Read More
Coming Home Dec. 01, 2020
MT. LEBANON, Pa. — It was never supposed to be my forever home. Last week, I took one last loo... Read More
Pocket Listings: The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home Off Market Mar. 03, 2020
Typically when people decide to sell their home, they either hire a professional to do the job for t... Read More
5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Will Make You House Poor Nov. 06, 2019
Buying a home is likely the largest purchase you will ever make. This is not the time to make mistak... Read More
Select Small-Sized, Easy-to-Handle Tools May. 16, 2019
Dear James: I want to do some outdoor projects, such as adding a deck, a trellis, etc. Being petite,... Read More
Setting a Realistic Asking Price for a Home Sep. 05, 2016
One of the most important decisions the owner of a newly listed home must make is what price to ask ... Read More
