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You Signed a Contract -- Then the Pricing on Your Dream Home Changes Apr. 08, 2025
Dear Monty: We have an accepted offer on a home. But the home we wanted has come down in price, and ... Read More
Small Is Definitely Better Apr. 05, 2025
Some dream of having a large home with large spaces that could be classified as palatial. Architects... Read More
Eliminate Damp, Moldy Odors Apr. 03, 2025
Dear James: Our old house is a mixture of many additions over the years with basements and crawl spa... Read More
When Sellers Linger: Your Inspection Rights Matter Apr. 01, 2025
Dear Monty: We have had a lot of difficulty getting contracts back from the seller through email. We... Read More
Room Without a View Mar. 29, 2025
Depending on where you live and the demand for housing, especially in cities like New York, Hong Kon... Read More
Tending to Our Homes and Our Hearts With TikTok Star Mercury Stardust Mar. 28, 2025
Mercury Stardust visited my local library last weekend to talk about her New York Times No. 1 bestse... Read More
A Durable Flagstone Patio Is Attractive Mar. 27, 2025
Dear James: My small concrete patio has some fine cracks but is overall sound. When I enlarge it wit... Read More
Sold Your Home but Lost the Paperwork? 9 Ways To Recover Your Docs Mar. 25, 2025
Dear Monty: I sold my condo at 127 Wildberry Drive in Atlanta[ML1] to someone named Sherry Smith sev... Read More
Starting an Art Collection Mar. 22, 2025
Starting an art collection is one the most personal aspects of an interior design project. An art co... Read More
A Suspended Ceiling Hides Ugly Cracks Mar. 20, 2025
Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wis... Read More
New Home Nightmare: When Rain Washes Away Your Perfect Yard Mar. 18, 2025
Dear Monty: We just bought a new house. Just before the sale, a heavy rainstorm ruined the yard with... Read More
Twinkling Chandelier Mar. 15, 2025
Of all the lighting choices for a room, a chandelier often makes the most dazzling statement. Whethe... Read More
Repair or Rescreen Windows and Doors Mar. 13, 2025
Dear James: We have a dog and kids that have damaged the door screen and some window screens, which ... Read More
Radically Traditional Mar. 08, 2025
Traditional homes can be challenging to decorate. The most talented designers and the savviest homeo... Read More
Vinyl Tile Floors Are Durable, Attractive Mar. 06, 2025
Dear James: I need to replace the floor in our children's playroom. I want something durable and spi... Read More
Trading the Open Road for a 55-Plus Community: What You Need To Know First Mar. 04, 2025
Dear Monty: My wife and I live in our motor home while traveling the country. Though we enjoy this l... Read More
Bathroom Redux Mar. 01, 2025
Nothing embodies a sense of luxury more than nicely appointed bathrooms and powder rooms. This is on... Read More
Use Plastic Plumbing for Simplicity Feb. 27, 2025
Dear James: I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I'm not com... Read More
Mobile Home Tax Shock: Understanding Your Assessment Rights Feb. 25, 2025
Dear Monty: Is it legal to double your taxes on a mobile home where you don't own the land? Doesn't ... Read More
