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Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroi... 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

Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog's Cancer Risk Dec. 11, 2025

Q: A friend's dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we can to keep our own dog cancer-f... 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

Senior Cats Don't Require Senior Cat Food Dec. 04, 2025

Q: I am very careful to buy only senior cat food for Joon, my healthy 10-year-old cat. Sometimes it'... 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

Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs Nov. 27, 2025

Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this ge... 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

Yowling Common in Elderly Cats Nov. 20, 2025

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

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