Mowing is an integral part of maintaining a healthy lawn, and if done correctly, allows a lawn to grow thicker and fuller throughout the season. Keeping your lawn in the best shape can be as easy as following a few important guidelines. Read the whole article »
Last week I wrote about Elizabeth Turnbull’s experiment in green homebuilding on the Yale University campus, her tiny abode sharply contrasting the behemoth student dorms typical to most college campuses. Well, as it turns out, Turnbull isn’t the only one interested in small homes. Taking a cue from coffee cups and Smurf Village, a Japanese designer-builder [...] Read the whole blog entry »
Linoleum Removal
I'm removing kitchen linoleum from a house built in 1977. Much of the backing from the bottom layer is still stuck to the floor. Any removal tips? Precautions? I need it removed, as we are extending hardwood from an adjoining area, to open up kitchen, dining and living areas. Read the answer »