Ask Mi-Ling
For quality assurance, purchase furniture from reputable store
DEAR MI-LING: I just remodeled my home and am looking for a good quality brown leather recliner and chair, however, after reading the customer feedback and researching for a few months, I do not want to purchase from a store that only guarantees its work for one year! More Ask Mi-Ling columns
Handy @ Home
Window upgrade could be worth the cost
Q: I have a 1950s home. Last year I remodeled but did not change out the windows. I got an estimate yesterday (for new windows) at $8,200. Would that be a good investment? More Handy@Home columns
Smart Moves
Make the most of involuntary home sale
They were a dual-income family who lived in a majestic Colonial in an affluent suburb. But when the husband lost his executive job — and they had to rely solely on the wife's salary — their financial picture changed dramatically. A sharp-penciled analysis of their family budget made one thing clear: They'd have to sell their 4,000-square-foot house and move to a smaller place. More Smart Moves columns
Richard Mize, Real Estate Editor
