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Tips for Pouring Concrete Driveway Oct. 31, 2024
Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor's cracked after o... Read More
Seller Confesses Misrepresentation 5 Days Before Closing Oct. 29, 2024
Dear Monty: It is five days before closing. The seller notified us today that they are having proble... Read More
Diplomacy by Design Oct. 26, 2024
Sometimes it's a calculating client, an in-law, a boss or a significant other who stands in the way ... Read More
An Air/Water Barrier Stops Wood Rot Oct. 24, 2024
Dear James: I am planning a new room addition to our home. I have heard a lot about serious rotting ... Read More
Let There Be Light! Oct. 19, 2024
Lighting is the element in interior design to which the least attention is paid. Sometimes it is out... Read More
Relax in Your Home Steam Room Oct. 17, 2024
Dear James: It feels good in a steam room and I hear it is healthy, but I hake having to drive to th... Read More
The Space In Between Oct. 12, 2024
The best surprises in life are often those unexpected moments: an unnamed bistro found while explori... Read More
Woodwork Trim Can Transform a Room Oct. 10, 2024
Dear James: My living room needs a decor update. I'm on a limited budget and plan to do it myself. W... Read More
Finding a Starting Point Oct. 05, 2024
Once you make the decision to decorate or redecorate, one of the hardest things for many homeowners ... Read More
Professional Window Cleaning Tips Oct. 03, 2024
Dear James: My new house has many windows and I have a problem cleaning them without leaving streaks... Read More
Politicians Steal Homes Oct. 02, 2024
Sometimes politicians steal people's homes. Really. If homeowners miss property tax payments, even i... Read More
Faking Architecture Sep. 28, 2024
In a perfect world, we'd all live in penthouses like those you see in Cary Grant movies, where the i... Read More
Add a Window Seat for Storage Sep. 26, 2024
Dear James: We could certainly use some additional storage space in our bedrooms. As kids, we used t... Read More
Doctor, Doctor, Here Is the News Sep. 21, 2024
Have you ever felt sicker when you visited a doctor's office than when you were at home? I don't mea... Read More
Simple-To-Build Small Cabin Sep. 19, 2024
Dear James: I have some rustic land located by a pond. I would like to have a small weekend cabin bu... Read More
Subdividing Family Property Requires Careful Planning Sep. 17, 2024
Dear Monty: If a 300-foot lakefront property is divided into two parcels — a 200-foot lot with... Read More
An Open and Shut Case: Doors Sep. 14, 2024
Doors are great communicators. When they are opened wide, they mean welcome. When they are opened sl... Read More
Use Borate To Preserve Lumber Sep. 12, 2024
Dear James: We have problems with insect damage in our area. When doing a major remodeling project, ... Read More
Is Ditching the Listing Agent Risky? Sep. 10, 2024
Dear Monty: My home is for sale through an agent. It has been over 12 weeks with no offers and few s... Read More
Sensual Decor Sep. 07, 2024
It is believed that decorating a house in a traditional or formal manner can have a stifling effect ... Read More
