Build a deck made of recycled material
Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
If building a deck is on your home improvement wish list, consider using recycled building…
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What happens to property if the homeowner dies without a will?
Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency
Q: My mother died two years ago. She owned property, but we couldn’t find a will. We…
Ask the Builder: The harsh truth about concrete pavers
Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency
New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you've been around long…
Evicted tenant believes elder abuse led to mother’s reverse mortgage
Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency
Q: I was recently evicted from my home, where I lived with my mother before she died.…
How to clean an outdoor umbrella to remove unsightly buildup
Nafeesah Allen, BHG.com
Outdoor umbrellas pull double duty to keep us dry from rain and shaded from the sun. However, dirt, tree sap and bird…
Paint vinyl siding
Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
You can make a house with old, weather-beaten vinyl siding stop traffic with a new coat of a…
HGTV lists the ‘Brady Bunch’ house for $5.5 million
The "Brady Bunch" house has hit the market for $5.5 million.Located in Studio City, the iconic home made famous by the beloved TV show about a blended family in the…
Ask the Builder: Rent tools and save thousands of dollars
Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency
I scan the media each week to keep abreast of all that has to do with building and remodeling homes, new…
Reader concerned about home ownership after someone paid deceased uncle’s property…
Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency
Q: Someone paid my deceased uncle’s property taxes before I could pay them. Does this…
Small townhome community has difficulty finding board members for HOA
Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency
Q: We live in a small townhome community of 24 houses in Maryland. We have a homeowners…