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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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Some improvements, such as this see-through fireplace, can enhance both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Spring is for projects
Spring’s convenient weather means it’s time to focus on all those home-improvement projects that would be inconvenient during winter. Adding an extension, sanding wood floors or replacing a roof ar...
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Terraced garden
Antioch Riverview Garden Club’s April Garden of the Month belongs to Tomas and Fran Lucia. This wonderful terraced garden, located at 3310 Aldagrove Road, features many different plants, trees and ...
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Garden club turns 75
The Knightsen Garden Club celebrated 75 years of service to the community in February. The social and service club was established in February of 1936. Charter members included many descendants of ...
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Michael Wulfman, left, and Richard Patterson run Spectrum Solar Homes, and can help make your home or business more energy efficient and independent.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
A full Spectrum of solar services
As the steady increase in environmental awareness is matched by the increase in energy prices, homeowners are on the lookout for energy sources that keep their costs in check. Four years ago, Richa...
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SERVPRO prepares for Cleaning Week
Each year, homeowners and businesses observe National Cleaning Week, held the last week of March. As always, this year’s campaign, from March 27 to April 4, is designed to encourage property owners...
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Doing a number on household plastics
Since plastic polyethylene was first invented in 1933, it has become the miracle household material. We use it in everything from storing to eating to cooking. We use plastic baby bottles, plastic ...
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BANC’s Homes of the Seasons
The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood committee (BANC) this week announced Home of the Month program winners for the holiday season. First, above left, was the home of Zachary Szopinski on Pescara Bo...
Feb 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Carmel Estates’ Poe Plan features four bedrooms, three baths, a three-car garage and 2,576 square feet of living space. The open floorplan design features a gourmet kitchen overlooking the spacious great room.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Meritage Homes</i>
Meritage Homes named Builder of the Year
Meritage Homes received top honors at the Building Industry Association’s (BIA) recent 68th annual board member installation dinner. More than 200 homebuilders, trade contractors and associates att...
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Don’t pour that turkey fat down the drain
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a good time to be aware of the impact our actions make on our community and environment. Deep-fried turkey, gravy, and vegetables sautéed in butter and oil fo...
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Home & Garden Guide
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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...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tips for extending your home into your patio
(BPT) - In warmer weather, patios transform into the ultimate gathering space for backyard barbecues, reading, relaxing or even exercising. These outdoor rooms become an extension of the house, se...
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