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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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