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Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are pl... Read More

Options To Beat High Housing Prices Apr. 15, 2025

DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 Options To Beat High Housing ... Read More

Sterilizing Pet Rabbits Has Medical and Behavioral Benefits Apr. 10, 2025

Q: Our children were given two rabbits, and they'd like to know each bunny's sex before they name th... Read More

Use the Right Hinge for the Project Apr. 10, 2025

Dear James: In my house, which is rather old, the door hinges are stiff, and the cabinets don't clos... Read More

You Signed a Contract -- Then the Pricing on Your Dream Home Changes Apr. 08, 2025

Dear Monty: We have an accepted offer on a home. But the home we wanted has come down in price, and ... Read More

Cat's Silent Heart Disease Causes Painful Hind Leg Paralysis Apr. 03, 2025

Q: Latte, our 8-year-old indoor cat, suddenly started crying and pulling himself along on his front ... Read More

Eliminate Damp, Moldy Odors Apr. 03, 2025

Dear James: Our old house is a mixture of many additions over the years with basements and crawl spa... Read More

When Sellers Linger: Your Inspection Rights Matter Apr. 01, 2025

Dear Monty: We have had a lot of difficulty getting contracts back from the seller through email. We... Read More

Dogs That Eat High-Fat Snacks Risk Pancreatitis Mar. 27, 2025

Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating and started vomiting. His veteri... Read More

A Durable Flagstone Patio Is Attractive Mar. 27, 2025

Dear James: My small concrete patio has some fine cracks but is overall sound. When I enlarge it wit... Read More

Sold Your Home but Lost the Paperwork? 9 Ways To Recover Your Docs Mar. 25, 2025

Dear Monty: I sold my condo at 127 Wildberry Drive in Atlanta[ML1] to someone named Sherry Smith sev... Read More

After Home Fire, Bathe Pet and Visit Veterinarian Mar. 20, 2025

Q: When our house caught fire, the firefighters rescued our cat, Jinx, so all of us were safe. They ... Read More

A Suspended Ceiling Hides Ugly Cracks Mar. 20, 2025

Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wis... Read More

New Home Nightmare: When Rain Washes Away Your Perfect Yard Mar. 18, 2025

Dear Monty: We just bought a new house. Just before the sale, a heavy rainstorm ruined the yard with... Read More

Better Treatments For Nuisance Barking Than Devocalization Mar. 13, 2025

Q: We live in an apartment complex where many dogs bark. Some of the tenants want to require the own... Read More

Repair or Rescreen Windows and Doors Mar. 13, 2025

Dear James: We have a dog and kids that have damaged the door screen and some window screens, which ... Read More

Sell at a $70K Loss or Become a Landlord? Mar. 11, 2025

Dog's Gastrointestinal Problem Can Cause Floor Licking Mar. 06, 2025

Q: Sheba, my 7-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog, has been licking the floors constantly for th... Read More

Vinyl Tile Floors Are Durable, Attractive Mar. 06, 2025

Dear James: I need to replace the floor in our children's playroom. I want something durable and spi... Read More

Trading the Open Road for a 55-Plus Community: What You Need To Know First Mar. 04, 2025