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The lion's den has the connotation of an impenetrable compound. Likewise, a home's den was for many ... Read More

Make Sure a New Concrete Patio Lasts Feb. 26, 2026

Dear James: The concrete patio at my old house cracked a lot. I am adding one now in my newer house.... Read More

Breaking a 3-Year Arizona Lease: Your Real Options Feb. 24, 2026

Dear Monty: I have a question concerning a three-year lease in Arizona. Some life-altering events ha... Read More

Savoir Vivre Feb. 21, 2026

If I had to be simplistic about explaining interior design, I would do so by saying that there are t... Read More

Retractable Screens Are Easy To Install Feb. 19, 2026

Dear James: It is a hassle putting up and taking down window screens. Do retractable window screens ... Read More

How Real Is Real Estate Theft? Feb. 17, 2026

Dear Monty: I submitted a land combination form to the county government. I want to combine two adjo... Read More

What Kind of Contemporary? Feb. 14, 2026

I am always asked what exactly is contemporary design. Is it interiors that incorporate shiny chrome... Read More

Use Cedar To Build a Large Sandbox Feb. 12, 2026

Dear James: I want to find more things for my kids to do here, so I plan to build a sandbox. What ar... Read More

Two Nearby Listings, One Agent: A Hidden Risk for Sellers Feb. 10, 2026

Dear Monty: My backdoor neighbor is one of the more successful agents in our town, so we thought we ... Read More

Designing for Marital Bliss Feb. 07, 2026

Next to sharing a bed, sharing a bathroom is the most intimate experience two people can have. Bathr... Read More

Add Style With a Window Cornice Feb. 05, 2026

Dear James: We are remodeling on budget, so I thought adding window cornices would help. How do I de... Read More

Your Refinance Appraisal Is Wrong -- How to Respond? Feb. 03, 2026

Dear Monty: I recently applied for a refinance loan. The bank sent an appraiser from more than 30 mi... Read More

Relax with a Rug Jan. 31, 2026

There is hardly a room that doesn't need an area rug. It is that item that puts a finishing touch on... Read More

Add a Decorative Lattice Arbor Jan. 29, 2026

Dear James: I think an arched arbor would look nice over my back door and the vines would help shade... Read More

Politicians Make Things Worse Jan. 28, 2026

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Home prices keep rising. One reason is that today's houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms,... Read More

Stop Guessing: Updates That Actually Speed Home Sales Jan. 27, 2026

Dear Monty: What would be the most important areas to update in a 20-plus-year-old home that help se... Read More

Luxury! Luxe! Luxus! Lujo! Jan. 24, 2026

People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for thei... Read More

Foam-Backed Carpet Simplifies Installation Jan. 22, 2026

Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids. I'm thinking of installing foam-backed car... Read More

When Hidden Mold Issues Reappear Jan. 20, 2026

Dear Monty: My daughter bought a home for $305,000 and moved in two weeks after closing. The home in... Read More

Tips To Age in Place Jan. 17, 2026