Strategies for today’s real estate market To be successful in any market, you must be aware of the market conditions. We have a very limited inventory and a large number of buyers are trying to find a home. As a result, prices have been ac...
Homemade gifts for mom For Mother’s Day, celebrate the nurturing nature of mom with a specially painted pot that holds her favorite herbs or flowers.
The Chalkboard Herb Pot and Mommy’s Favorite Flower Pot projects from ...
Garden of delight Antioch Riverview Garden Club’s pick for Garden of the Month belongs to Danny Ochoa at 320 W. Fourth St.
A manzanita vine climbs up the arbor and across the porch railing, adding beautiful color. ...
City agency puts Oakley house up for sale A property at 538 Malicoat Avenue purchased by the Oakley Redevelopment Agency in 2006 is now up for sale. Open house showings will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 9.
The agency purchase...
Home of the Month Homeowners take pride in the appearance of their yards for various reasons. Sometimes, that reason is competitive. Pete Haro and his brother are locked in just such a competition.
Ironically, the d...
The calm before the next storm Before the next storm hits, remember that it’s cheaper to be proactive by making repairs ahead of time while the weather is good than resolve an emergency in the middle of a soaker. City of Oakley ...
Glorious garden This month’s special garden, chosen by the Antioch Riverview Garden Club, belongs to Bernie and Jill Szalaj. Their wonderful yard includes grapevines, lawn, a rose garden, several trees – even a pu...
Gorgeous garden The Antioch Riverview Garden Club will be highlighting a special garden each month in the Antioch Press.
This month’s garden, located at 1707 C St., belongs to Catherine McGrath, who does a wonder...
Flu shots recommended
The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot this season, including the previously non-recommended age group of healthy, non-pregnant adults 18 to...
Advantages of a good first impression Hundreds of houses are on the market in East County, so if its time to sell your house, how do you compete with nearly 1,200 other listings?
The answer is simple: curb appeal.
While location, loca...
How to clean your house like a pro For some of us, housecleaning is about as appealing as a visit to the dentist or an IRS audit. But household grime doesn’t disappear on its own, and with a little preparation and the proper tools, ...
Budget-friendly ways to refresh old outdoor spaces (BPT) - Indoors or outdoors, your home decor needs some TLC to look its best. Replacing worn or dated furniture or flooring inside your home is considered fairly easy. But when outdoor spaces star...
Don't let pests invade outdoor spaces (BPT) - Most of us view lawns, porches, decks and gardens as extensions of our homes and look forward to enjoying these spaces during warm weather. Unfortunately, rising temperatures also bring in...
Father's Day gift guide for the outdoorsy dad Year after year, moms and children are faced with the same question: “What are we going to get dad for Father’s Day?” Finding the right gift can be stressful and the department stores filled sky-...
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