Homes

PITTSBURGH — Imagine having an unlimited supply of free building material along with lots of ideas on how to use it. Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of pallet furniture.

Dear Tony: We have an owner in our strata who always chairs our annual meeting and is absolutely horrible to our owners.

Dear Dr. Roach: I developed pudendal neuralgia several years ago (confirmed by rectal EMG), and am unable to sit for any length of time. The majority of my pain is in the peri-anal area and into the testicles.

Dear Helen: I noticed with interest your mention of the first seeds to be sown indoors. Could you follow up with a complete sequence of indoor seeding? W.B. Dear W.B.: Here is the schedule I follow.

Breeding program aims for beautiful, disease-resistant blooms that thrive in extreme cold

It’s a good thing I got bored of guilt some time ago; otherwise, I’d be blush-pink with embarrassment over a neglected Red Lion blooming merrily in the family room. I bought and potted the amaryllis bulb in November, 2011.

Almost four decades ago, Peter and Lois Mason bought an old cottage farmhouse in North Saanich for $50,000. Peter well remembers driving up to the property for the first time and being utterly dismayed, wanting to turn around and drive away.

Dear Reena: How can I get rid of the gross stink of dead mice in a vehicle? A mechanic was asked to locate any nests or dead mice and he said he couldn’t find any. I’ve tried baking soda and charcoal briquettes.

There are always many ways to start off the decorating process. When it’s time to plan your seating area, whether it’s in the living room, parlour, den or great room, first thoughts are of comfortable chairs or a multi-purpose sofa.

TORONTO — If you’re stuck in a style rut and primed for a home makeover, it can be daunting to choose from the seemingly endless range of colours, furniture options and finishes available to create a cohesive look.