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Q: My partner and I disagree about whether our dog June should ride loose in the back seat of the ca... Read More

New Year's Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives Jan. 08, 2026

Q: I love my dog, Jack, and my cat, Annie. They are important members of my family, and I want to ke... 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

Welcome New Puppy After the Holidays Jan. 01, 2026

Q: Our daughter, who recently bought her first house, has been talking about getting a puppy. She wi... 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

Don't Use Dog Flea Prevention on Cat Dec. 25, 2025

Q: I have a nine-pound cat named Beauty and a five-pound Chihuahua named Beast. Is it OK for me to a... 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

Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats Dec. 18, 2025

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

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