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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

An oasis for peace and quiet is essential to the well-being of each and every one of us. We all need... Read More

Add Openness With a High, Sloping Ceiling Dec. 04, 2025

Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to con... Read More

Should You Add That Master Bath? The ROI Reality Check Dec. 02, 2025

Dear Monty: We have a split-level, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with one bathroom on the first ... Read More

Fifty Shades of Beige and Gray Nov. 29, 2025

Ask any designer which colors are the most basic and adaptable to any decoration scheme, and you're ... Read More

Find Leak and Fix Flat Roof Nov. 27, 2025

Dear James: There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It's not very old, so I prefer ... Read More

Choosing Your First Brokerage in the AI Era Nov. 25, 2025

Dear Monty: I have just passed my salesperson exam and would like to know what to look for when dete... Read More

The Power of Black Nov. 22, 2025

Designers all over the world use black. Industrial designers use it as an accent on shiny and polish... Read More

A Cultured Marble Bathroom Is Stunning Nov. 20, 2025

Dear James: We are planning to use cultured marble in our bathroom upgrade instead of tile. Is it ea... 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

Bathroom Redux Nov. 15, 2025

Bathrooms have gone quite literally from an unmentionable to the most visited and celebrated room in... 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

Move On to a Better You Nov. 08, 2025

Most people hate the thought of moving — ugh! Items accumulated over years make moving seem an... 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