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Basement might hold hidden treasures

Look in the basement. Sometimes the old boxes of soap near the laundry tubs can be valuable.

Red adds power, drama

DEAR DEBBIE: I love red and notice that I have lots of red in my wardrobe: my favorite shoes, three blouses and even a little red (not black) dress. I’d like to use red in my home, but I fear it may be too much. The main floor is open concept, so you would see the red from every direction. Have you any red rules? Thanks for all your help. I love your columns. — Charlotte.

Good judge of character

What does it take to create a “Top Design” that is beautiful enough to be featured in one of the world’s foremost interior design publications? Just infuse your home with a little bit of your own soul, according to Margaret Russell.

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Lights, cameras help put action into movie-themed room

DEAR GAIL: We’re making one of our extra bedrooms into the kid’s movie room. We want to make it fun without spending too much money. We have a couple of movie posters that we’re going to frame but we wanted a couple of other fun ideas that we could add to the room. Thanks. — Nora.

Weekly waterings should help plants survive through winter

: What advice can you give on winter care of a recently planted desert landscaping? I have lantana, Mexican bird of paradise, red fountain grass and others. What about fertilizing, pruning and frost prevention, if necessary?

Rub-a-dub-dub, it’s a challenge to replace tub

: My bathtub is old and abused and I am tired of listening to my wife complain about it. I would like to replace the tub, but I am a little nervous about taking on a job of this size. The walls of the tub area are ceramic tile and the tub faucet comes out of the wall instead of sitting on the tub. What is the most difficult part of this job?

Nation’s Christmas tree goes green

This year, crews won’t just be trimming the National Christmas Tree, they’ll be trimming the nation’s energy bill, too, with the most energy-efficient holiday display in our national history.

Paint goes green — in a rainbow of colors

“Painting, n. The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather and exposing them to the critic.” Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), American editorialist, journalist and short story writer, “The Devil’s Dictionary” (1881-1911)

Simple steps let you decorate Christmas tree like a pro

Christmastime is very dear to me, and every year I have at least two Christmas trees on display in my home. My husband, however, thinks one tree is more than enough and groans as I drag stacks of boxes of Christmas décor out of the basement.

First impressions

A few years ago, a door company based in Oregon launched a contest asking architecture students to design the ultimate front door. One of the winning entries was from a University of Kentucky at Lexington student who created an entry made from dark-stained mahogany with four blond panels crisscrossing the door’s facade.

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Storage system frees space for car in garage

Proper care keeps tree healthy, home safe

Nevada Cooperative Extension offers the following tips to keep your Christmas tree healthy and your home safe this holiday season.

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