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Q: My friend adopted a kitten she named Clown because she's so funny to watch. Clown has a condition... Read More

Use Different Nails for Different Projects Feb. 13, 2025

Dear James: I have quite a few repair projects to do around my house. I went to buy nails, but I was... Read More

Snowbirds' Tax Break: Keep or Lose? Feb. 11, 2025

Dear Monty: My wife and I own two homes: one in Florida in her name and my house in Indiana in my na... Read More

Garlic and Onions Toxic to Dogs Feb. 06, 2025

Q: Whenever my partner and I treat ourselves to roasted garlic on warm French bread, our dog begs fo... Read More

Restore Tarnished Brass Bathroom Fixtures Feb. 06, 2025

Dear James: The ornate solid brass bathroom fixtures in my old house are tarnished but still work fi... Read More

Home Sale Timing: Tax Law Changes? Feb. 04, 2025

Dear Monty: I read your recent column regarding capital gains exemptions. I'm aware that there is a ... Read More

Byproducts in Pet Food Provide Nutrients Missing From Muscle Meat Jan. 30, 2025

Q: I heard that byproducts are bad for pets, so I want to buy cat food that is free of them. What br... Read More

Recessed Fixture for Task Lighting Jan. 30, 2025

Dear James: I am setting up a computer station for my children. It needs additional lighting. Would ... Read More

Home Sale Gone Wrong? Choose Your Battle Plan Wisely Jan. 28, 2025

Dear Monty: We have an issue with a home seller on a home we recently purchased and have been resear... Read More

Many Effective Therapies for Dogs With Osteoarthritis Jan. 23, 2025

Q: Grayson is my first dog now that I'm an adult living on my own, though I did grow up with dogs. W... Read More

Wainscoting Can Change Room Decor Jan. 23, 2025

Dear James: Our dining room drywall has been damaged over the years. Instead of repairing it, I want... Read More

Bargain Sales of Land: A Creative Tax Strategy or Potential Pitfall? Jan. 21, 2025

Dear Monty: We own some vacant land a nonprofit wants to purchase. Their agent has told us that he c... Read More

Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats Jan. 16, 2025

Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian recommends that I apply a parasite prev... Read More

Security Glass Blocks Are Easy To Install Jan. 16, 2025

Dear James: There have been break-ins in my neighborhood, so I want to install glass block windows f... Read More

Seniors: Protect Your Home From Tax Foreclosure Jan. 14, 2025

Dear Monty: I have been unable to sell my home for years after trying different realtors. I am a sen... Read More

Canine Carsickness: Common But Treatable Jan. 09, 2025

Q: We recently adopted Rufus, a young adult dog who becomes anxious every time he's in the car. He p... Read More

Select Correct Wood Joint Design Jan. 09, 2025

Dear James: Our ugly old kitchen cabinets are falling apart, so I want to try to make my own. What a... Read More

First-Time Homebuyers: Making Your Price Range Work Jan. 07, 2025

Dear Monty: My daughter has been looking for a house through an agent. Whenever she finds "the right... Read More

Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies Jan. 02, 2025

Q: We have several cats, and we provide foster care for kittens from a rescue organization. I am pre... Read More

Start Filling Your First Home Toolbox Jan. 02, 2025