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As the baby boomer generation continues to age, changes in interior design and real estate are also ... Read More

Design and Make Board and Batten Fence Jan. 15, 2026

Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my lev... Read More

Can Agents Force You to Pay Commissions You Never Agreed To? Jan. 13, 2026

Dear Monty: I own a business and the property. I recently decided to close my doors and retire. I pu... Read More

Made in Italy Jan. 10, 2026

I just got back from Italy with some great new resources. I was invited by ITA-ICE, the marketing an... Read More

Do Construction Inspections Yourself Jan. 08, 2026

Dear James: I'm having a house built, and it was designed to meet all building codes. Is it still a ... Read More

We Listed Our Home -- Now the Kids Want to Buy It Jan. 06, 2026

Dear Monty: We listed our house a week ago, and our children have come to us, expressing that they d... Read More

Flipping Out Jan. 03, 2026

I tell you, one of these days I am going to burst. Why does my housekeeper think she is an interior ... Read More

Add Attractive Louvered Shutters Jan. 01, 2026

Dear James: We want privacy and to block the sun, so we plan to install louvered shutters and/or min... Read More

Commercial Zoning Secrets: Four Ways to Live at Your Business Dec. 30, 2025

Dear Monty: Can a proprietor reside at the exact location of his business, which is zoned commercial... Read More

Wall To Wall Dec. 27, 2025

All walls are not created equal. Some people say they can't stand their four walls when they get cab... Read More

Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs Dec. 25, 2025

Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest... Read More

When Your Agent Breaks Promises During a Contingent Offer Sale Dec. 23, 2025

Dear Monty: We agreed with the buyers through our agent. They had a contingent offer. Our agent prom... Read More

Time To Kill the Property Tax Dec. 23, 2025

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The American dream of home ownership — the foundational building block of familial wealth R... Read More

Stairway to Heaven Dec. 20, 2025

There is an air of elegance to multistoried homes. Even if they are diminutive in size, their stance... Read More

Test of Dangerous Materials During Project Dec. 18, 2025

Dear James: We are getting ready to do some remodeling in our house. Being old, it may contain lead,... Read More

How to Force a Home Sale When Your Co-Owner Refuses Dec. 16, 2025

Dear Monty: I would like to know the pros and cons of moving out of a home that you own with another... Read More

Transitional Interiors Dec. 13, 2025

It is not rare for couples to spar over interior design style for their homes — some preferrin... Read More

Refresh Old Wood Trim Finish Dec. 11, 2025

Dear James: The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate pr... Read More

Save for Down Payment or Upgrade Before Selling Your Home? Dec. 09, 2025

Dear Monty: I live in a lower-value area in Jacksonville, Fla. I want to move to a nicer area. My qu... Read More

An Oasis of Your Own Dec. 06, 2025