Get some Zzzzzs

Sleep. You would think that something as easy as closing your eyes and drifting off into a restful state would be simple to achieve — and you would be wrong.

Fill niches with art, accessories

DEAR GAIL: I have two large niches in my entryway and I’m just stumped on what to do with them. They are about 42 inches wide by 55 inches high, 12 inches deep and 10 inches apart. I have a very open floor plan and they’re directly across from the dining room. I want to do something nice, but what and where do I start? — Darlene G.

Eighteen-wheeler brings entertainment solutions

In these challenging economic times, research shows more people are staying home, postponing trips and nights out, and focusing on home entertainment. As people look for better ways to spend time and entertain at home, Lane Home Furnishings has launched a national traveling tour that showcases innovative solutions designed for the way families live today.

Fairways features four plans

Las Vegas-based Rhodes Homes has launched new pricing at its Fairways Collection in Rhodes Ranch in the southwestern valley.

Meritage to open new homes

Meritage Homes plans to unveil new model homes in Northern Terrace today during a 10 a.m. special sales event.

Web-based realty company ranks Summerlin as fifth most popular

The master-planned community of Summerlin ranked as the nation’s fifth most popular searched area for prospective homebuyers during 2008, according to ZipRealty, a publicly traded full-service residential real estate brokerage firm that operates in 35 major markets.

Pardee to celebrate cupid’s day

Montclaire by Pardee Homes, located in Henderson just south of St. Rose Parkway at Horizon Ridge Parkway and Jeffreys Street, is planning several sweet treats for visitors today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GLVAR releases January housing statistics

Local housing statistics released by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors show the first month of 2009 with declining home prices, a stable inventory of homes on the market and home sales soaring compared to last year.

State law does not set amount for HOA transfer fee

Q: Is the cost that a management company can charge for a CIC (common interest community) package and HOA (homeowners association) transfer fee set by Nevada statues? — Neil

Resale Homes Report

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the home buyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure.

Las Vegas wrestlers in control

WINNEMUCCA — Las Vegas High has won nine consecutive Sunrise Region wrestling titles, but hasn’t taken the state’s top prize since 2002.

Desert Pines conducts eligibility probe

Desert Pines’ boys basketball team ended the regular season in first place in the Northeast League.

Walk-on’s minutes meaningful

If a UNLV game turns into a blowout, senior forward Rob Ketchum is waiting on the bench and hoping to get called in for mop-up duty.

Fiery racers forge bond

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart’s first memory of A.J. Foyt is watching him hammer on the engine of a balky IndyCar in the pits at the Indianapolis 500.

In Brief

GOLF

Players mum on tricky shots

It might not have the zaniness of, say, Charles Barkley racing Dick Bavetta, but the NBA’s plan to have three players engage in a spirited game of H-O-R-S-E today during All-Star Weekend festivities in Phoenix might be entertaining.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Michigan bowler gets top seed

John Nolen was one cool dude Friday night at Cashman Center, and not because of the diamond earrings that adorn each earlobe.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Calendar designer gets hearing

PROVO, Utah — The designer of a Mormon beefcake calendar met with Brigham Young University officials on Friday in an attempt to secure his diploma, which was withheld in the fall.

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