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Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He... Read More

Buyer-Agent Fees and Procuring Cause: What Really Changed? Nov. 18, 2025

Dear Monty: An agent showed us a house we are interested in, but they want us to pay an additional f... Read More

Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs Nov. 13, 2025

Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier this summer, she was out in th... Read More

Methods To Soundproof New or Old House Nov. 13, 2025

Dear James: Our older house is not very soundproof. Do you have tips for making it quieter both in t... Read More

The Smart Seller's Play When Rates Are High Nov. 11, 2025

Dear Monty: I recently signed with an agent. An individual I know (not through the agent) is asking ... Read More

Foxglove Plants Toxic to Pets Nov. 06, 2025

Q: I planted foxgloves because I love their spikes of colorful, speckled, bell-shaped flowers. My ca... Read More

Replace Old Doorbell for a Better Ring Sound Nov. 06, 2025

Dear James: I can barely hear the doorbell ring, so I probably should get it fixed or buy a new one.... Read More

Zoning Change Sparks a Lesson in Civics Nov. 04, 2025

Dear Monty: Our neighbor petitioned for a zoning change on property he's owned for years. The city h... Read More

Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid Oct. 30, 2025

Q: While adding windshield washer fluid to my car's reservoir, I spilled some on the ground and my d... Read More

Easiest Way To Caulk Windows Oct. 30, 2025

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy ... Read More

Appraisal Comes in Low: Can We Get Our Earnest Money Back? Oct. 28, 2025

Dear Monty: We made a $90,000 offer on a house listed for $97,500. We were pre-qualified for more th... Read More

Limit Pet's Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery Oct. 23, 2025

Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been spayed or neutered. I've noticed th... Read More

Add a Shower Door on Bath Oct. 23, 2025

Dear James: My children typically use the same bathroom showering and bathing. The ugly shower curta... Read More

Inherited Property Buyouts: Taxes Don't Vanish With a Deed Oct. 21, 2025

Dear Monty: My dad and mom owned a beach property with my mom's sister. When she passed away two and... Read More

Mast Cell Tumor Most Common Canine Skin Cancer Oct. 16, 2025

Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor... Read More

Add Bedroom Shelving Oct. 16, 2025

Dear James: I have accumulated a lot of stuff that's sitting around on the bedroom furniture. With a... Read More

Foreclosure Auctions: Cheap Homes or Costly Headaches? Oct. 14, 2025

Dear Monty: We are looking for a duplex or triplex to live in and as an investment. We live in a lar... Read More

Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia Oct. 09, 2025

Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth h... Read More

Be Sure Building Lot Has Adequate Drainage Oct. 09, 2025

Dear James: We have drainage problems and a damp basement in our house. When we select a lot for our... Read More

Life Estate Disputes: Who Really Owns the House? Oct. 07, 2025