Home and Garden
: As I was changing the fluorescent light tube in my ceiling fixture, I rotated the bulb to get it out and I heard a “snap” and saw things falling from the fixture. I cringed and waited for the pain.
Upon moving to a less-than-perfect dream house, the buyers’ initial impulse may well be, “Let’s paint this place!”
“What do you want to call this groovy stuff we are making?” asked Chris Bruning.
Rare, unusual, well-made, historic — all of those things add to the monetary value of an antique. They also add to the “enjoyment factor” for an owner who wants to understand history and beauty.
If pressed to describe his storied career, Carleton Varney would sum it up quite simply: “I sell memories.”
DEAR DESIGNER: I have a two part question about my fireplace. I don’t like the gas logs that are inside. I’ve seen new glass options on the market. How do I know if this is something I can utilize in my fireplace? And, is it difficult to add glass doors to the firebox? The old rocks got really dusty and I’d like to keep the dust out. — Carol.
The color green in decoration will always be in fashion, especially in our homes. It’s the shades and pairings that root this multifaceted hue in a particular decade or style. It’s strange, but I always think to myself that I don’t actually like green, and yet I use it in my interiors a lot. Green has a timeless versatility and organic spirit that is unique.
Kitchens are truly the heart of the home, whether you are a foodie, gourmet cook or just like to hang out with friends and family. They also have become laboratories for modern design, with every sleek solid surface, finish and modern appliance imaginable.
Quick. If you haven’t sealed your kitchen grout yet, there is still time … unless it’s been 15 years. Then you probably should consider getting it thoroughly cleaned first.
Looking at the origins of words can be revealing. For example, “ecology” and “economy” are both derived from the Greek word “ecos” which means home. Ecology is literally the study of home. Economy is the management of home.
You might want to consider this if you have a son or daughter, or know of someone who does, studying fields related to horticulture. National Garden Clubs Inc. is offering 35 one-year advanced scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, each in the amount of $4,000. One $500 scholarship will be given to a full-time student whose legal residence is Nevada and who is a student at University of Nevada, Las Vegas or University of Nevada, Reno.
: I have a door that divides a dining room and family room. I removed the door and jambs and want to finish the wall as a pass-through opening. My problem is that I want to finish the opening with an arch. I have done some drywall work, but have not done any arches. How hard is this to do?