PLANS to refurbish an unused waiting room at ... “The flooring throughout is generally in poor condition, with removal of floor finishes recommended to assess the condition of floor joists.

It is a good idea to leave them unpruned over winter: they provide food and shelter for wildlife and can look attractive even in decay, particularly when sprinkled with frost on cold mornings ...

Nicole Gregory is an editor and writer in Los Angeles who has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, Vegetarian Times, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, New Woman and ...