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Jul 24, 2018

How to choose a bed

What’s the most important piece of furniture you’ll ever buy? IMHO, your bed heads the list. That’s where you spend approximately one-third of your time … and the quality of […]

Jul 19, 2018

Dear Monty: ​Why a partnership agreement is needed with inherited property

Reader Question: My wife and her three siblings inherited the family home when their mother died. My wife was 20 years old at that time, the eldest, and invested 10k […]

Jul 16, 2018

Japanese beetle: How to control its destructive power

  Withered lawns, ruined roses, leaves that look like skeletons … these are all examples of the destructive power of the Japanese beetle. Although this insect pest was first spotted […]

Jul 12, 2018

Dear Monty: Inheritance creates multiple choice decision

Reader Question: My wife is selling a home she inherited. It has been shown multiple times with no results. The house needs updating, and it has a bowed basement wall. […]

Jul 10, 2018

Ways to improve your bathroom layout

Is your bathroom just not working for you? Do you want more storage, more space, more convenience? If so, you may be scratching your head over how to improve your […]

Jun 27, 2018

Bouncy floor troubleshooting

When you take your kids to the local amusement park, a bouncy floor can be loads of fun. A bouncy floor in your own home … not so much. In […]

Jun 25, 2018

Entrance foyer addition

“I love my home but … my front door opens right into the living room.” No doubt about it, this is definitely an awkward floor plan. You may have tried […]

Jun 21, 2018

Planting flowers for beginners

Are you trying your hand at flower gardening for the first time this year? Lucky you. You’re about to embark on an exciting adventure. There’s nothing quite like helping to […]

Jun 19, 2018

7 outdoor lighting tips to keep you safe this summer

Lively parties on the patio and romantic tete-a-tetes under the trees are a huge part of what makes summer so awesome. And just the right type of lighting will only […]

Jun 14, 2018

How to make old cabinets look modern

Are your cabinets starting to show their age? Would you like to bring your kitchen into the present century … without the major investment of replacing all the cabinetry? Don’t […]

Jun 12, 2018

Pouring a concrete slab

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a […]

Jun 6, 2018

ERV vs. HRV — Which is the best ventilation system?

As the days go from cool to cold and the last leaves fall from the trees, it’s time to admit it. Yes, winter is coming. It’s not even the snow […]

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