Alright. I tried to do research on some of the things you said to do. I'm still confused. I downloaded the all the files from the old site through FTP software (Cyber Duck). Not sure if that's important because I really don't care about what is on the website right now. I want to totally redo the site even if it includes a day of downtime.
All I care about is using Dreamhost as the hosting site and using that domain name. I am going to use a Wordpress theme and site content that I already have to build the site.
When I go to Manage Domains> anthony-smithlaw.com> Edit>
It says that it's active and fully hosted.
Do I still need to do what you said to do above?
I really appreciate your help and patience. :)