I am usually critical of titles and descriptions but, in your case, both work for me. I do believe your current title, "Deborah's DIY Date" and the accompanying description: "Is there romance after divorce? Deborah investigates. British spellings!" work well. I think they would both peak someone's interest. That is the whole job of a title and brief description is to lure in readers so these do their job well.

The houses themselves appeared pleasant enough. Not as large as the mansions she was used to in The Hamptons but homely.. I suspect you meant homey.

The door wasn’t quite vertical and was apparently only hanging from one hinge at the top. She eyed the doorbell cautiously. The panel was loose, and loops of wire stuck out.