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Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When ... Read More

Beyond the Deposit: Hidden Risks in Backing Out May. 13, 2025

Dear Monty: In Virginia, can a real estate purchase contract be terminated simply by walking away an... Read More

Grass Hay Should Be Freely Available To Pet Rabbit May. 08, 2025

Q: Fern, our daughter's first rabbit, just joined our family. May she eat only rabbit pellets, or sh... Read More

Install Your Own Chain-Link Fence May. 08, 2025

Dear James: I need to fence my backyard for my children and dogs with a chain-link fence. Is this di... Read More

Escrow Error in Your Favor: The $9,000 Question May. 06, 2025

Reader Question: On the Closing Disclosure of the house I just closed on, there was a credit of $9,0... Read More

Contagious, Deadly Parvovirus Persists in Environment May. 01, 2025

Q: Our pit bull puppy died of parvovirus. How can we prevent parvovirus in our next puppy? A: Instea... Read More

Locate and Eliminate Moldy Odor and Sewer Gas Odor May. 01, 2025

Dear James: There is moldy and sewer gas odors in our bathrooms. They have tile floors. What are pos... Read More

Hidden Tax Traps in Family Home Transfers Apr. 29, 2025

Dear Monty: We want to know how to sign our house over to our son without any tax involvement. Shoul... Read More

Centipede Bite Hurts Like Bee Sting Apr. 24, 2025

Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more fitting name of Pandemonium, ... Read More

Install New Window Glass Like a Pro Apr. 24, 2025

Dear James: With my own and neighbor kids playing sports, there are some cracked window panes I have... Read More

Video Tours: Skip the Wasted Showings Apr. 22, 2025

Dear Monty: We will sell our house on our own in the spring. We want a video so people can preview t... Read More

Ingested Pennies Toxic to Pets Apr. 17, 2025

Q: Our son collects pennies and was dismayed to get home from school today and find that our new pup... Read More

Design a Gutter-Drainage System Properly Apr. 17, 2025

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