Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
Cleaning gutters is a dreaded maintenance project for most homeowners. Who enjoys climbing a ladder and scooping out dirty, wet leaves and…
Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency
This past week, my beautiful and patient bride of 49 years and I had to endure the throbbing and nerve-rattling experience of a massive hardwood floor sander…
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Q: I just finished reading your recent article discussing responsibility for property damage from trees. I live in Orlando, Florida, in…
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Q: My mom died several years ago. Do I need to pay her past due real estate property tax bills? Also, do I need to pay her income tax…
Kim Toscano, RealSimple.com
A small garden does not have to look or feel small. A few simple design tricks can make small-space gardens appear larger than life. And today’s plant selections are…
Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
When you want a privacy screen consider a stockade fence, with its tightly fitted pickets, that provides a solid barrier between your property…
Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency
We're all familiar with asphalt paving. In most places, it's the favored surface for public streets and parking lots, and for many Americans it's what covers…
Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency
Q: My husband and I have appreciated the many articles from you in our local paper. In addition, we had recently bought Ilyce’s book,…
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Q: I have owned a condominium in Sarasota, Florida, since 1978 and it has been my permanent residence since 2004. The character of it…
Katie Holdefehr, RealSimple.com
As the temperature outside rises, the annual quest for a cooler home begins — but without spending a fortune on our utility bills.Try incorporating these…