Progress must start with defensive stops

The best types of spring football practices are the boring ones. Five or so weeks of drills that create as much news as a crossing guard promotion. An uneventful time when roles are defined and schemes are advanced with experienced players. A tedious stretch in which no serious injuries are suffered in April that might impact what happens in September.

Eclectic décor still needs some common elements

While asking new clients about their likes and dislikes, a husband and wife recently volunteered that their apartment back home was “eclectic,” or in their own words, “Nothing goes with anything; they’re just pieces that we’ve accumulated over the years because we liked them.”

Changes to décor renew home’s look, your mood

Refreshing our homes is really about applying one or two elements that invite a new perspective on the space. You can do this by changing the color on the walls, moving from paint to wallpaper or creating a glossy focal wall. It can be as simple as moving the furniture around, changing the traffic flow and what you look at when seated or in bed.

Elegant elements rise from ashes of fire

Six years ago, Rudi (one of “Divine Design’s” favorite contractors) and his wife, Sue, moved to their dream home outside the city. Surrounded by farmland, they thrived on the tranquility of the country, but were still close enough to the city for Rudi to commute to work.

HOG HEAVEN

It’s everything a Harley-Davidson should be. There’s the fine leather with detailed stitching, plenty of chrome accents and, of course, the classic bar and shield logo. The only thing missing is the thunder of the big V-Twin engine as it rolls down the highway.

Going to the corner can be chic, fun

Corners of rooms are often thought to be awkward areas, suitable only for a potted plant. But that’s far too limited an assumption. Corners can actually offer opportunities for visually striking and space-maximizing placements of furniture or equipment.

Mark’s color changes make dating porcelain easier

Belleek china is one of the best-known products of Ireland. Visitors and collectors have carried Belleek teapots and vases home from Ireland since the 1850s.

Architectural add-ons add pizzazz to room

Interior architectural features add depth, accent, outline and, well, character to an otherwise ordinary room. Consider these ideas for more pizzazz in your home.

Chef creates healthy menu

Inside the clubhouse of the DragonRidge County Club located in the master-planned community of MacDonald Highlands, there are three private restaurants and a public banquet facility that are making changes to their meals and menus.

Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club welcomes first-time buyer

Pride of homeownership is something new to Pam Deegan. As she put the finishing touches on her new home at Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club, she spoke about the process of selecting which floor plan and decor suited her best.

Allure to auction 10 condos

Auction One Las Vegas will hold a seller-initiated auction of 10 Allure Las Vegas luxury high-rise units today at 1 p.m. in penthouse No. 4001 in the downtown high-rise development located at 200 W. Sahara Ave.

Mortgage options are available to buy a home in today’s market

Q: I’ve never owned a home and have so-so credit. I earn $1,000 per week after taxes. I am eligible for a Veteran’s Administration loan but I’m having trouble getting a mortgage. Who can I talk to that can help me?

Harmony offers ‘green’ prize

This month, Harmony Homes is teaming up with Silver State Specialties, a local company that specializes in installing and upgrading energy-efficient home features, to offer two homebuyers in two neighborhoods a free Cool Package — a bundle of home upgrades designed to enhance green living and save money.

Mira Villa to launch home sales

Mira Villa in Summerlin announced today that it will reopen for home sales this June, following the recent financial commitment from three banks to complete the project.

REAL ESTATE BRIEF

Golf tournament slated for May 1

Mountain’s Edge park goes country, plans for festival

Country in the Park, an outdoor music and events festival, returns to Mountain’s Edge May 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, now in its third year, will be held at the 3,500-acre master-planned community’s Exploration Park, located on Buffalo Drive.

Lennar offers program for buyers

New homebuyer Aaron Jenkins has Lennar’s Peace of Mind Mortgage Payment Protection Program.

Community showcases eatery

Saturday morning at the Mountain Falls Grill Room is a busy place with friends, families, couples and golf buddies socializing over a meal. A big part of its success is executive chef David Hutchison.

D.R. Horton to hold sales event

The Las Vegas division of D.R. Horton Homes has announced the follow-up event to its successful Builder Short Sale, which was held in January. The two-day sale event, which is scheduled for April 25 and 26, is billed as Builder Short Sale II, “The Sequel with No Equal.”

Throw pet waste in trash, not in toilet

: I live in a townhouse with a homeowners association. Over the past year, we have been sent constant reminders to pick-up our pet waste.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Glamour, glitches at Yanks’ new park

Thursday’s official grand opening of the new Yankee Stadium had all the trappings one would expect from such an historic occasion.

Lane snags victory in 51s’ home opener

Defense has been the 51s’ downfall early this season, but it saved them Friday in the 27th home opener for Las Vegas’ Triple-A franchise.

Gamboa sticks to business in TKO

PRIMM — Yuriorkis Gamboa needed only 15 fights to win a world championship. It doesn’t figure to be his last belt.

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BASEBALL

Meadows rebounds to dodge sweep

Aware his team could face Lincoln County in the Class 2A Southern League baseball playoffs, The Meadows coach Frank DeSantis thought it was crucial to avoid being swept by the Lynx on Friday.

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