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You could probably grow a two foot high hedge in the one foot of space around your shed, but I think it would look sort of funny. From your pictures you seem to have enough space to expand the planting area. As to what you might plant, you'd do best if you went to a good local nursery for...

My wife and I have bought and sold more than 20 houses in the past 40+ years we've been married. I haven't sold a house for the past three years, but I've given purchasing advice to three members of our extended family in 2009 and 2010 on how to buy in today's market. Basically I tell them...

There are a lot of opinions about that question, but here is what I do in a climate roughly like yours and a lawn that gets sun 50 to 90% of the time: 1) From first cut to the end of May I cut it to a height of 5 to 6cm. That's a little higher than my neighbors, but I believe the shade from the...

Sure. Cedar planks make a good looking edging. The only problem you'll have is providing for curves. I've handled this by making cuts on-half way through the boards one quarter of an inch apart. This seems to allow the planks to bend in gentle curves that suit flower beds.

As I remember, Oakville is between Toronto and Buffalo. I'm certain that you don't have warm season grass. Probably a comdination of bluegrass, fescue and perennial rye. You can cut the grass anytime it has grown to one third more than you want it to be after it is cut. You can fertilize...

There isn't any one way. There's only a combination of things that you can do to change the environment that encourages moss to grow. Here a list of the "biggies": 1) Too much shade. You already know this, but this problem will defeat most of your other attempts. 2) Your soil is too acidic...

You could try a pump/filter unit for an above ground swimmning pool that has a similar volume. I've seen those for a few hundred dollars. Basically you have a situation (smelly pool) where you have to properly keep it clean or you could pave it over. Whichever option you choose, I'd first...

The important peice of information required is what is underneath the deck supporting the plywood. Depending on the size of the deck, there should be 2x8 or 2x10 or 2x12 beams holding up the plywood. My decks have always had these supports spaced 12 inches apart. The deck boards are then laid...

You can always offer less. If the contingency is that the other party has to sell their house, the seller might accept just to get the sales over with. I suggest you go in low but high enough to get a counter offer. I would start at 100 or lower since you seem to be able to find a supply of...

Yes, the DAP product works well if you apply it as the directions indicate.

Its a 50's look, but probably goes well in a farm environment. If you want to keep the country look, you could refinish the cabinets and upgrade the hardware. I'd also upgrade the floor to tile. The counter looks OK from what I could see. 1. Remove the cabinet doors and hardware. 2. Strip...

I have used an 18V Black & Decker cordless trimmer for two lawn seasons and I'm very satisfied. This unit wouldnt be OK for everyone, so here's some things I like/dislike about it: Like: It's very light and easy to handle and control. I was never very good handling the two stroke I used to...

This is a matter of personal taste, what the remainder of the house looks like, the area the house is located in and what your grandparents want to do with the house. Knotty pine cabinets are not what you see advertised around Boston as an "updated kitchen", but may be very popular in...

Message from my wife: "YOU GO GIRL!"

Its hard to say if the repair would look all right. I'd probably give it a try before I went for a complete rebuild.

Hi TrueSouthernPeach: I've never flipped a house to try to make money, but my wife and I have moved around a lot. In the 45 years we've been married, we've bought and fixed up more than 20 houses in different states. As I read your posts, I see that you are concentrating on learning about...

Hi Superfloor: In case resale factors into your decision, my wife and I have moved our family more than 20 times over the past 50 years and we firmly believe that a house with hardwood floors is much easier to sell than one with carpet. My wife also believes that it is easier to keep a...

It's always a question of personal taste. Why don't you try staining one or two of the doors and see how it looks? You can always paint over the stained door if you don't like it. Wait a week or so so you don't make a hasty decision.

Hi JayN: It isn't a good idea to try to start a lawn in waterlogged soil. The seeds will usually just rot. Once your soil drys out, you'll have much better results. As to what you need to do, below is a link to the website of the California State Extension Service: Agriculture and...

Hi Tophersgirl: It sounds as if you have never done anything like this before. Thats OK. Everyone had to start at some point. What you need to do is to get advice from someone who can see the specific colors you are trying to match and has experience with the different products. But before...