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As the days go by during September, a聽familiar seasonal sense of winding down and dreaming of new beginnings takes hold. Spent plantings are cleaned out of the garden, compost heaps built and tended, plots tidied.

I am often asked for ideas that will customize a room and what details can be added to personalize a home and take it to the next level. One solution that works for all styles is to create interest with trims and mouldings.

Dear Reena: My partner was staining something on聽our deck and he accidentally splattered stain on the聽vinyl siding, cement walkway and the composite deck. How should we proceed? Karen One option is to try the organic compound Oxalic Acid.

Dear Helen: Is there anything I can do to eliminate the mould on my squash plants?S.B. At this point, at summer鈥檚 end, I鈥檇 leave the plants to die down naturally. Clean away the spent plants well once the squashes have been harvested.

Dear Tony: Our strata is replacing the roof of our highrise and the property manager and strata council are recommending one contractor to do the work.

Thirty-five years ago, Susan Down noticed an intriguing advertisement for a summer cottage at Cowichan. She mentioned it to her husband, Bob, and his first thought was, 鈥淚鈥檓 not moving,鈥� but he decided to check it out.

For gardeners, each part of the year and聽every change of season comes clearly marked by signature plants. In my garden, a winter daphne beside the carport welcomes spring in a cloud of fragrance.

Dear Debbie: I鈥檓 having a disagreement with my friend about a tufted armchair. I love the vintage style, but will it fit into a contemporary room setting? Karen Vintage style looks amazing in a contemporary setting, as long as it鈥檚 one or two pieces.

Dear Helen: What has caused some of my apples to have translucent flesh that looks water-soaked? Are such apples all right to聽eat? P.J. Your description fits a physiological condition called water core.

Dear Tony: Our strata in Abbotsford has melted down into conflict and dispute over an unauthorized expense. Our strata council of three decided it was time to renovate our lobby.