We are getting off the topic, but I remember the lush yard of my childhood w/ all the clover and watching the honeybees, and the exciting days when we would take the honey out of the hives... I planted clover and I wish all the weedy grass would go away! (No neighbors are going to care here as our lots are set in the middle of woods, and we are out in the country.) My clover has had a tough time (doesn't like sand?), but there is one low-growing weed that I am encouraging as it does not need to be mowed. No mowing is my goal. As for my clems (many of which you all enabled!), they are doing fairly well. I was most impressed w/ Arabella- the best bloomer! I have mostly watered from my rain barrels this summer and it is not very satisfactory because the sand soaks up the moisture so fast (great for watering pots and small areas though). I too have to figure out where to plant the ones I stuck in pots in the spring. Most are going into the rose garden (if the roses don't make it maybe the clems will). I have planted several to climb up my deck railings. I know there is a lot of controversy about adding soil amendments, but I am with the other readers who see the fence as a prime planting ground. Maybe someone who knows more about amendments could help out? I wish you the best of luck in finding them a good place, and would appreciate it if you will wish me luck as well. Thanks, Brandy

"Color Caulk" is carried by a few of the Home Depots, they stock some of the more common grout colors since it's generally matched to Custom Brand's grout colors, which is what HD carries. If no luck locally, yup, the internet is your other option. As to the best match, sometimes out of the tube the color might not look right, but it might settle in to the proper color as it cures. But that's a hopeful thought and not a guarantee if you know what I mean.

I just bought a best by broan insert (liner), it is installed but the hole isnt through the wall to outside yet. Its going out through the upper part of my cabinets. When I turn it on, it blows the cabinet door open! It has variable speed control, but the lights are off, low, high. I have the 42" version, but they make a 48"' which has a double blower with even more cfm. It looks most like the MA from underneath. I did not do a ton of research on my venthood, this one fit the bill with cfm, variable speed control, and price. (I think it was about $900 on ebay) It does have an 8" vent, which is larger than most, and I had to order the exterior vent cover online also, box stores dont stock 8" around here, and the vent cover seems really cheap, it doesnt have a screen in it to keep animals out, I will have to add one. But the vent itself seems good, so far at least. This route you buy the insert and build the hood around it.

Hello Jenni, As is the case with almost everything else, Persian area rugs are now offered online by many different websites around the world. You also have the option to find a retail store locally. However, it would be a good idea to research online for a few days before you walk into a retail shop. Most people who purchase a Persian rug online have previous experience with them so they pretty much know what to look for and what to expect when their order arrives. For those who do not have such an experience, it is important to have knowledge of the online merchant's return policy so in case the buyer is not completely happy with their order, they can easily return the rug for a full refund. Keep in mind that colors on a rug you are looking at on a website can be a bit different from the real thing as monitors have different resolutions and settings. Searching for a rug takes a bit of patience so I wish you good luck.