Real Estate & Home

Ask the Builder

Carter is a former contractor who walks readers through home improvement projects step by step. He offers instructions on hiring the right professionals, as well as helpful project cost-breakdowns. Carter also provides materials suggestions and new ideas for homeowners who prefer to do smaller jobs themselves. Great for classifieds.

Available: International, U.S. & Canada

Design Line

Each week, Design Line uses a colorful photo (a stylish room, a piece of furniture) to launch a conversation with readers about general principles of design. St. Clair then moves to actual planning by answering a related question from her mailbag. Her answers empower would-be designers with solutions, options and the resources to formulate their own plans or explain their needs to a professional designer.

Available: International, U.S. & Canada

Do It Yourself...Or Not?

This husband-and-wife team helps readers figure out the skills, time, tools and materials they need to complete a home project. They also compare the costs of doing it yourself versus using professionals for the same job. Moves as a graphic with text.

Available: International, U.S. & Canada

Real Estate Matters

This award-winning writer and nationally recognized real estate and personal finance expert educates readers with valuable insights on managing money and finding, financing, renovating and selling a home. Her package includes a feature article, general Q&A, financial Q&A related to real estate and a real estate law column co-authored by attorney Samuel J. Tamkin.

Available: International, U.S. & Canada

The Smart Collector

A lively column for today's traditional and online collectors. Arnet covers the broad collectible beat with style and expertise.

Available: International, U.S. & Canada