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Extensive timberframe expertise was not exactly a prerequisite when Daucey and Pat embarked on building their dream home in the elevated woods near North Bend, Washington.

Dear Reena: We replaced our bathtub and surround with a moulded unit made of vinyl. It was purchased about three years ago.

Disposables have become a mainstay of many North American kitchens 鈥� plastic baggies, plastic wrap, paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic straws and more.

Not all plants are wholesome for foraging animals.

Dear Debbie: In our kitchen, we applied beautiful, handmade Spanish tiles as a framed backsplash behind the stove top. We were required to use larger grout lines to accommodate the individuality of each tile. The tiles are grey.

Dear Helen: I would like to convert part of the lawn into a 鈥渒itchen鈥� garden, mainly for salad vegetables and a few herbs. Can I do this without lifting the grass? I鈥檝e heard of 鈥渓asagna鈥� gardens.

Dear Tony: We have a situation in our strata that needs clarification. Our property manager always chairs our meetings and refuses to allow owners to participate.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Washington 鈥� When this house belonged to other people, it was a mystery. Then came a miracle. Now it belongs to Bob and Mary Carlson. And it is magical.

The simple motion of rocking back and forth is synonymous with good feelings. Soothing and relaxing, rocking eases tension and induces rest. A rocking chair is a mother鈥檚 best friend in the nursery.

Dear Reena: I would like to vacuum under the fridge without having to move it.