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October Home of the Month
BANC salutes 2011 holiday homes
The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee has chosen a pair of beautifully decorated homes to honor as Homes of the Month. In October, the committee went with the Frago family home as the best ...
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An assortment ornaments in a decorative bowl makes an easy and inexpensive centerpiece for your holiday table. <br><i>Photo by Keith Hinkle</i>
Decorations go frugal and festive
It’s hard to believe, but it’s time once again to deck the halls and welcome another holiday season with twinkling lights and boughs of holly. But transforming your home into a festive winter wond...
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Home of the Season Contest
It’s time to hang the twinkling lights and garland, install the snowmen and create a spectacular winter wonderland. The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) is seeking homes within the ...
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Gorgeous garden
Antioch Riverview Garden Club’s pick for Garden of the Month belongs to South Lake Drive residents Ted and Joan Idsoe. Their home – for nearly 40 years – features a beautiful garden and the blues...
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Shrubs provide quick, effective ground cover and come in a variety of colors and sizes. <br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
How your garden grows is up to you
If you’re tired of the constant mowing, watering and general care involved in keeping your field of dreams green – yet you still want a beautiful yard – plenty of options are available that aren’t ...
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From pools to fences to gazebos, TD Construction coordinates expert craftspeople in transforming your backyard into what you’d like it to be.<br><i>Photo courtesy of TD Construction</i>
Staycation locations for happy homeowners
The increasing popularity of “staycations” has inspired many homeowners to give their homes a touch of luxury – right outside their backdoor. General contractor TD Construction uses its extensive e...
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Vegetables such as green beans need less growing time and thrive in cooler weather, making them the perfect fall crop for your family’s garden.<br><i>Photo courtesy of ARA Content</i>
Extend your garden’s harvest into autumn
Kids are back in school, tomato harvests have begun to dwindle and the leaves are starting to change color once again. Another hot summer is drawing to a close. But that doesn’t mean thriving garde...
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A down-to-earth guide to home heating and cooling
High energy costs have many homeowners looking for new ways to save money. According to the Department of Energy, the average homeowner pays about $1,900 annually on utilities, most of it in heatin...
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Feng shui experts suggest creating a reading space in your home this winter – a cozy, relaxing area to wait out the cold weather.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Open Spaces Feng Shui</i>
Fall into feng shui
Check out this week's Press for a special Home and Garden section.
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BANC’s best
Prem and Shobna Maharaj love their yard – and it shows. Shobna designed the hardscape (sidewalks etc.) and landscaping, while Prem spends a minimum of four days per week taking care of and nurturin...
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Awesome in August
Pedro and Coreen Rangel nursed their landscaping from infancy 11 years ago into a full-blown, mature and beautiful yard complementing the house’s four giant columns. The centerpiece of the Rangel...
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Home & Garden Guide
The Press special edition for
Fall 2011
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Why winter is the right time to plan outdoor updates
Does the bitter cold weather have you dreaming of warm days spending time with friends and family in your backyard? The cold may keep us indoors, but professionals in the landscape and remodeling i...
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Winter habitats for the winged visitors
As temperatures fall and nature's food supply dwindles across the country, some birds will migrate to more hospitable areas while others will stay and tough it out. Regardless of where you live, th...
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How to protect your landscaping during the snow season
You work hard on your lawn and landscaping during the spring and summer. Now it's fall, and time to get ready for winter. But when winter actually gets here, what can you do to keep your landscapin...
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Garden accents for the holidays
As autumn fades and winter draws near, homes begin to reflect the approaching holiday season. For many of us, the cooler weather also signifies a lifestyle change.
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