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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

Only the Best for Our Kids Jan. 04, 2025

Decorating a bedroom for two is no easy task, especially when we are speaking of two siblings. If th... Read More

Start Filling Your First Home Toolbox Jan. 02, 2025

Dear James: I'm moving into my first house, and it needs some work. I don't have any tools. What typ... Read More

Health Issues, Home Sales and Hidden Tax Breaks: What Seniors Need To Know Dec. 31, 2024

Dear Monty: Our father is 94. He must sell his condo, which he bought in 2008. He moved out in 2022 ... Read More

Decorate with Junk Dec. 28, 2024

I have had many jobs in my life: shopkeeper, foreclosure agent for a mortgage company, university pr... Read More

Replace Old Toilet With Stylish One Dec. 26, 2024

Dear James: Our half bathroom needs an upgrade and a new toilet. I want a more expensive stylish one... Read More

Home Sale Proceeds: The Risky Shortcut You Should Avoid Dec. 24, 2024

Dear Monty: My question is about selling my home to purchase a home with my husband. Can the check (... Read More

Front Porch News Dec. 21, 2024

Maybe it's where you got your first kiss, or where you said goodbye to your friends who were moving ... Read More

There Are Many Types and Grades of Lumber Dec. 19, 2024

Dear James: I went out to buy some lumber for some home projects. I was overwhelmed by the different... Read More

Underwater Home Sale: What Happens to Your Mortgage? Dec. 17, 2024

Dear Monty: If I sell my home at a loss, do I have to repay the mortgage company? Monty's Answer: Wh... Read More

Worthwhile Changes Dec. 14, 2024

Sometimes it's the small changes that give our homes a new feel. There are changes that can break a ... Read More

Using an Interior Designer Is a Wise Choice Dec. 12, 2024

Dear James: We plan to have a house built. I think I have a pretty good eye for design and decor, bu... Read More

Selling a Home After Spouse's Death Dec. 10, 2024

Dear Monty: I am a widow. Our home is mortgaged in my deceased husband's name only. Can I sell the h... Read More

Making Your Home Grow Dec. 07, 2024

Do you feel like Alice in Wonderland sometimes? Do you have the feeling that your house has shrunk a... Read More

How To Install Beautiful Parquet Flooring Dec. 05, 2024

Dear James: I'm on a limited budget, but I would like a parquet hardwood floor in my dining. Is that... Read More

Behind the FSBO: What Today's Buyers Really Pay Their Agents Dec. 03, 2024

Reader Question: How much would a buyer's agent charge to make an offer on a property not listed wit... Read More

Organization: Your Best Housekeeper Nov. 30, 2024

An organized home transmits an air of serenity, appears larger and makes day-to-day housekeeping eas... Read More

Smoke-Free Chimney Starts With Correct Design Nov. 28, 2024