Q: I was cleaning my raised-bed garden today, getting ready for spring planting, and I saw lots of worms. I know worms are good, and I was happy to see them. But, I also saw a lot of roly polies. These were mostly under some newspapers that I had put down near the base of some plants as a mulch. Are the roly polies beneficial to my garden or should I try to get rid of them?
Q: My husband and his friend spent several hours trying to install crown molding in our nursery. They finally gave up because they couldn’t get the corners right. How can they finish the job, so our nursery will look fit for a king?
DEAR GAIL: We’re looking to replace the flooring in our family room, master bedroom and hallways. We have two dogs and have always had carpet. We’re really considering using carpet again but are not sure. Can you give us the pros and cons of using carpet as well as other options? — Britta
Today is a red-letter day. In fact, today is a day for all things red. It is Valentine’s Day.
You know what they say: The couple that shops for lingerie together, stays together.
