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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

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

Dear Monty: Our neighbor petitioned for a zoning change on property he's owned for years. The city h... Read More

Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid Oct. 30, 2025

Q: While adding windshield washer fluid to my car's reservoir, I spilled some on the ground and my d... Read More

Easiest Way To Caulk Windows Oct. 30, 2025

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy ... Read More

Appraisal Comes in Low: Can We Get Our Earnest Money Back? Oct. 28, 2025

Dear Monty: We made a $90,000 offer on a house listed for $97,500. We were pre-qualified for more th... Read More

Limit Pet's Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery Oct. 23, 2025