With lots of BBQ sauce a possibility this weekend, it's worth noting that cleaning wipes are having a banner year, according to a survey from the Soap and Detergent Association.

At least 71 percent of those asked say they use those pop-up wonders and 77 percent have at least two containers in their house.

We like them mostly because they are so portable, but also because lots of them kill germs at the same time, the survey reports.

Since I recently had an exploding Bing cherry incident while wearing white pants, I will say the wipes were helpful, although I think the biggest kudos go to the Tide pen.

Whatever your choice of clean up method, this is going to be a messy weekend. It's good to know there are wet wipes standing by.

There was a definite draft under my front door last winter. Now that it’s warm again, I want to cure the problem. The door opens into a carpeted living room.

Carpeted rooms require that the door be cut to allow some clearance so they open and close properly. But that can mean the door doesn’t seal very well to its threshold, and I’m pretty sure that’s what’s going on in your house.

Try installing a door sweep that lifts when the door is open but falls when it’s closed. You can find one at any home improvement store, and it’s fairly simple to install with just a few screws.

Handily, Steve

Yes, you see their happy yellow blossoms EVERYWHERE, from McDonald's to McMansions, but the Stella de Oro (or Stella d'Oro) daylily is just doing its job.

This work horse is reliable and ever-blooming, which is exactly what it was hybridized to be.

And when if first came out, gardeners applauded.

Now, because it's on every corner, plant snobs practically refuse to have it in their gardens.

I think we should be happy this hardy and heat resistant plant is so popular. No reason to malign it for over use.

It's summer and the sunny petals are welcome.

Water seeps up through our basement floor sometimes. It's not a big problem and it dries up right away. But it leaves behind a white crust, and I'm worried that might be a problem. What is it and what can be done about it?

The crust is efflorescence, salts in the concrete that have leached to the surface as the result of the seepage. Sometimes you even see efflorescence along the mortar lines of block walls.

It's ugly but harmless. You usually can remove it simply by scraping or brushing with a stiff brush. If a residue remains, try scrubbing with TSP (trisodium phosphate), which you can get at hardware stores and home centers.

Of course, it probably will return during the next run of wet weather.

Handily, Steve

If you don't the difference between a Pin Oak and a Silver Leaf Maple, the Arbor Day Foundation has a solution.

They are offering a tree identification guide, "What Tree is That?" which has botanical illustrations of tree characteristics.

It's said to be user friendly and focuses on trees in Nebraska and the Central part of the United States.

The guide looks at the shape of the leaves, differences in the leaf stems and fruits and flowers, among other distinguishing characteristics.

It's available to view online at www.arborday.org or you can purchase it for $5.