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This Month in Style: February 2022

Jan 27, 2022 08:59PM

Love is in the air and this month's issue has all the info you need to show that special someone you care. From the best in Asian cuisine to the top tips to a long lasting relationship, read on for these things and more...

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Between the Sheets: Eco-Friendly Bedroom Basics

Jan 27, 2022 01:12PM

We put great care and concern into the products we use on our skin and hair—not to mention the foods we eat—but what about our bedroom? Considering we spend a third of our lives sleeping, shouldn’t we give our bodies the same care at night that we do during the day?

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Easy Ways to Add Color to Your Winter Garden

Jan 03, 2022 09:28AM

Colorful landscapes aren’t just for spring and summer. The garden gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply suggest some easy-care, reliable options for winter color—from flowering annuals and perennials to contrasting shades of color and texture with trees, shrubs, and grasses. With these colorful winter plants, your yard will be as vibrant and welcoming now as it is in spring.

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Weathering the Drought: Water-Wise Landscaping Tips

Dec 29, 2021 11:23AM

Drought-tolerant landscaping is reducing or eliminating irrigation. The common term is xeriscape, and it includes the removal of grass/sod, capping sprinklers, and converting the irrigation system to a drip system.

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Let It Shine: Top Lighting Tips

Nov 30, 2021 02:03PM

Lighting is one of the most important features in a home. Besides the obvious purposes of security and enabling you to see, it helps create warmth, mood, drama, and dimension—both in and outside the house—taking a space from ordinary to extraordinary. What’s the best way to achieve a well-lit home? Keep reading for some top tips from area pros.

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Home Away From Home: The ABCs of ADUs

Oct 27, 2021 03:12PM

Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as ADUs and sometimes called in-law apartments, casitas, or granny flats, are smaller homes located on the same lot as a primary house. They can either be attached to the home or detached as a stand-alone.

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Seal the Deal: Secrets of Home Staging

Oct 06, 2021 03:28PM

In 2017, Ada Pizon got her real estate license. To gain actual experience in selling homes, she started by selling her own home. “Until you do it yourself, you don’t realize how hard it is,” she says. Like all homeowners, she loved her house and wanted to get top dollar in the sale. Another local agent gave her a pivotal piece of advice: Get the home staged.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? Fall Composting Tips

Oct 06, 2021 08:50AM

Composting is gathering green material and brown material—from your garden, kitchen scraps, and other materials—and putting them together in one spot to let them break down. Green material (aka nitrogen) has moisture in it—like fresh, green grass clippings, and veggie peels from the kitchen. Brown material (aka carbon) is totally or nearly totally dry—like brown grass clippings and newspaper.

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Travel by Design: 4 Hip Home Rentals

Aug 30, 2021 12:25PM

Whether you need inspiration for a home remodel or just want some aesthetically pleasing surroundings for a family or couples getaway, these local home rentals are some of the most architecturally and aesthetically stunning, right down to their fruit-tree gardens and original wooden beams. Here are our favorite local homes for design-conscious staycationers.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? All About Bulbs

Aug 27, 2021 09:17AM

You’re probably not thinking about planning next spring’s garden, but fall is actually the ideal time for planting flower bulbs. Spring-flowering bulbs need a long period of time underground during the winter months so they can bloom beautifully when it’s warm again. So, plant bulbs during fall for the best color in the spring. Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind before, during, and after planting.

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