A green, moss-covered roof may make you think you’ve wandered into a fairy tale, complete with a quaint little woodcutter’s cottage. But, in the real world, moss is much less a fantasy than it is a ...

Q. We have moss/mold/mildew growing on shaded parts of the roof and would like to have it removed professionally. The shingled roof is 11 years old on our cape-style house with two dormers. We have ...

Q: We had maple flooring installed five years ago after being told it would be scratch-resistant, but our dogs have made a mess of the wood, even though their nails are trimmed. Is there a way to make ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Elton John once sat on a roof and “kicked off the moss,” but experts say there are better ways to remove that bumper crop of moss that grew during last winter and spring’s seemingly ...

A. Gina, moss needs a shady area to grow, so I’m guessing that maybe the trees around your porch have grown and are throwing more shade. Whatever the cause, the moss can create problems and should be ...

Q:In your Nov. 29 column, you mention a product identified as Safer's De-Moss Cryptocidal Soap as an effective way of reducing slippery walks. Where might one buy this? I can't quite tell if Safer's ...

Moss can shorten the life span of a shingled roof and result in costly repairs. (George A.Tsongas) A common site in Oregon’s rainy, humid winter is the growth of bright green moss on shingle and ...

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