On this Week's Podcast: Landscaping 101 This week, we speak with an award-winning landscape design expert, author, and businesswoman Monique Allen. Monique has spent 35 years as a gardener, designer, and contractor. She is the CEO, founder and creative director of The Garden Continuum, a Massachusetts-based gardening company that works to ensure landscaping is organized, healthy and has a ‘wow’ factor that makes you want to stop and take in its beauty.   Everyone has their own preferences, and the company’s name refers to the continuum of landscape design and aesthetic, and where your preferences lie.  In addition to 35 years in the business, Monique is an accomplished business coach, industry blogger and just completed her first full-length book, "Stop Landscaping, Start Life-Scaping."    Also in this week’s podcast: How to deal with nail pops appearing in rooms that have moisture like bathrooms or laundry rooms. Hear about a great new bath ventilation fan that attacks moisture without you having to flip a switch. Eco-friendly spring-cleaning tips that are not only great for the environment but will also save you some money. How to remove a waxy buildup from laminate floors.   Follow Joe’s Simple Solution to learn how to get an early start with your gardening with a used soda bottle. Question of the Week Rick writes, "I have a 60-year-old house that has superficial cracks. I want to paint the house but I’m afraid the cracks will continue to show through. Is there anything I can do about that? I’ve seen STO or drive systems used on commercial buildings — is it something I could use over stucco?"   DIY Project of the week  4 Ways to Bring Warm Colors to a Cold Kitchen Nothing’s more inviting than a warm, functional kitchen. But if people in your home avoid this room, a few simple changes can make the space more welcoming. Colors stir different feelings in people, and there are many ways to bring warmth and comfort to your kitchen through color.