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John and Diana Case
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...
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Homemade flowerpots are a charming and thoughtful way to tell mom she’s special every day of the year.<Br>Photo courtesy of Family Features
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 ...
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Krista Mashore
Local Realtor earns national recognition
Krista Mashore of Realty World – Pigati & Russell Realtors in Brentwood has been named one of America’s top real estate professional teams by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends. Mashore is now...
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George and Pat Stahl’s Brentwood home features a nicely pruned fruitless pear tree for shade and, for accent, a colorful fruitless plum on the right.<Br><i>Photo by Ray Carter</i>
Navigating the urban forest
Poet Joyce Kilmer said it 100 years ago: “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” But while most of us marvel at these woody wonders and the huge profusion of varieties and specie...
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Tree points to ponder
The following categories, offered by Arbor Day Foundation, involve important considerations when shopping for trees: Mature Height – The average height of the species when it reaches maturity. M...
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Integrated Pest Management can be an effective strategy for protecting your home and garden from rodents and insects this autumn and winter.
Integrated approach controls pests best
As temperatures begin to drop, ushering in a new season, some of Mother Nature’s least-desirable offspring will try to take refuge in your house. But firing your bug spray or setting mouse traps in...
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Growing Italian delights
If you think fresh veggie pizza, spaghetti sauce and pasta with pesto sauce sound delectable, you’ll be happy to know that you can grow your own fresh Italian ingredients simply and easily right at...
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<i>Photo courtesy of California Aqua Pros</i>
Consult the Aqua Pros
The idyllic scene above and on the cover of this week’s Home and Garden Section were created by California Aqua Pros, where three generations of aquatic professionals combine more than 70 years of ...
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Experts say the best furniture is made out of solid wood pieces made by reputable manufacturers. These pieces were part of the inventory at Home Furnishings on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood.<br><i>Photo by Ray Carter</i>
Solid wood means solid performance
It’s not difficult to find cheap furniture made out of particleboard – just about any big-box discount store handles those items. But what if you want a piece or a room full of stylish furniture th...
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The width of the panels a sofa is made of can be a tipoff as to whether it’s real leather or something man-made.<br><i>Photo courtesy of E-How.com </i>
Selecting a super sofa
When buying a couch, the first thing to do is determine your needs. Do you need a sofa your kids can spill drinks on? Do you want to be able to wipe your sofa with cleaning spray? Do you simply wan...
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Tier shaving your home’s power bill
Tier Shaving is a great way to get the most from your money when making your solar electric purchase. Solar investors who tier shave benefit from lower up-front costs, an excellent return on invest...
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Home & Garden Guide
The Press' special edition for
Fall 2012
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Curb appeal tips to transform your home
(BPT) - Sprucing up your home’s curb appeal brings new energy and life, not only to your property, but also to the entire neighborhood. It creates a welcoming and appealing environment, while also...
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Recycled plastics in the garden: It's all about the 'green'
Our lawns and gardens seem to be all about the “green.” We spend a lot of green on our lawns and gardens – nearly $30 billion a year. We grow a lot of greens – nearly a third of us grow food in ou...
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Get ready to enjoy your home's exterior beauty
(BPT) - It’s time to make your home’s exterior shine with some added summer curb appeal. You can quickly do the easy stuff – wash your windows, plant annuals, install pathway lights – to spruce th...
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Looking for a greener way to clean your pool?
(BPT) - There’s no better way to enjoy the summer than by lounging by the pool. Unfortunately, this backyard family oasis requires regular maintenance throughout the summer that can include expens...
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