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Thinking about home renovations? If your home was built before 1990, it probably contains asbestos, which will have to be removed safely before any other work can begin.

Home built by dad in the 鈥�60s was businesswoman鈥檚 sentimental inspiration

From a gardener鈥檚 point of view, the early November weather was a gift, its clear and comfortably cool conditions ideal for addressing big issues in the landscape.

Dear Debbie: I鈥檓 helping a friend redecorate her teen鈥檚 bedroom as a surprise birthday present. It鈥檚 a small attic room, where her daughter wants to have 鈥渋ndividuality鈥� 鈥� her word. Ideas please and thank you.

Dear Reena: My cat has put multiple nicks/scratches on my leather couch. How can I cover them, so they are not as noticeable? Linda Scratches become less noticeable if shoe polish is colour matched and applied to leather.

MILAN 鈥� Chinese consumers will remain the driving force for the luxury-goods market, according to a new study by Bain consultancy released Thursday that shows they will fuel nearly half of global high-end sales by 2025.

Dear Helen: Where did the term 鈥淏ibb鈥� come from in regard to lettuce? Are Bibb lettuces the same as butter and Boston lettuces? R.J. Butter, or butterhead, lettuce, also called Boston lettuce, is named for its buttery, 鈥渕elt-in-the-mouth鈥� texture.

Dear Tony: Thank you for your column a few weeks ago regarding the obligation to maintain common property.

Dear Reena: To deter birds from flying into my patio windows, I put decals on the windows. I took the decals off and they have left sticky goo that I can鈥檛 remove.

The abundant cultural experiences and heady spirit of adventure that reigned in 19th-century France created a unique atmosphere that will always be celebrated.