Feds investigate Dodge Ram truck safety

The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that the rear axles can lock up on some Dodge Ram pickup trucks, causing them to spin out of control.

Henderson police seek man in Friday casino robbery

Henderson police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they said robbed a Henderson casino Friday morning. Police said a man approached the cashier cage at My Casino and threatened several employees with a handgun.

North Las Vegas plans to move its oldest library to new City Hall

North Las Vegas will look to shutter the city’s oldest library later this summer, moving three library employees and thousands of books across the street to a new “storefront” location at the southwest corner of City Hall.

Muslims reflect, recharge, rededicate at Ramadan

“Sacrifice and self-discipline are the tent poles of the monthlong period of daily fasting, prayer and other acts meant to demonstrate purification of the soul for Muslims, which begins June 28 and will end July 28.

Ne-Yo sounds off on Vegas fun

Ne-Yo, the man with the golden voice, sounds like an unofficial spokesman for Las Vegas. He went to Las Vegas Academy and Rancho High School. He will sing Thursday at Encore Beach Club’s nighttime pool party.

Brotherly Advice

Twins Jonathan and Drew Scott are friendly and fierce competitors in their HGTV series, “Brother vs. Brother.” They also have put together some pretty imaginative transformations in their other HGTV series, “Property Brothers.”

Ceiling fan installation great for DIYer

Installing a ceiling fan is an easy, inexpensive project that just about any homeowner can tackle. Ceiling fans are a great way to add personal style to a room. And by making your home more energy-efficient, this small investment of time and money can create year-round savings on your power bill.

Celebrate summer with red, white and blue

What are some of your favorite summer memories? Mine was my first — and last — attempt to be a beauty queen.

Skulls: The hot home decor trend you didn’t see coming

Everything in our homes comes from either fashion or history. One hot — and surprising — decor trend pulled its life directly from the runways: skulls.

No color is too bold for décor, top designers say

It might be practical, of course, to decorate your home with neutral colors and muted earth tones. No need to worry about colors clashing if most everything is white, beige and light brown.

Your beautiful kitchen can also function beautifully

The best kitchens not only look beautiful but also function beautifully, making it easier for you to find the saucepan you need, as well as its lid. You don’t want to heft a big pile of heavy platters to try to slide out the lasagna pan from the bottom, and you certainly don’t want to waste money when food spoils in your refrigerator because you couldn’t see what was in that baggie or foil-covered dish until weeks after it had gone bad.

Yellow oleander leaves probably caused by incorrect pruning

Q: I have two oleander hedges getting about six hours of sunlight each day. The leaves are yellowing rapidly and dropping from the plant and getting worse as they get older. My lawn sprinklers water them and they have drip irrigation. I did fertilize them this spring. Did I over-fertilize?

Lush sanctuary: Landscape designer offers tips for transforming backyard

Lush plantings in alluring hues and textures. Brightly colored lawn furniture and accessories. Inviting seating areas. These elements make up the arresting outdoor spaces that Elysian Landscapes designer Judy Kameon is known for.

Homeowners, home builders see value in ‘smart’ appliances

When you think of “smart technology,” you may think of your smartphone, tablet or vehicle, but soon, you may also think of such household appliances as your dishwasher, refrigerator or laundry pair.

Cardboard bottle carrier makes colorful centerpiece

You can add pizzazz to a tabletop with a few flowers and a cardboard bottle carrier wrapped in colorful wrapping paper. The bottles serve as vases.

Treasures could be hidden in old sewing basket

The skill of sewing with a needle and thread was required in the centuries before the sewing machine was invented. A machine, probably the first, was used in England in 1715, and another was patented in 1844. But the Elias Howe (1845) and Isaac Singer (1851) machines were the ones that gained fame and sold by the thousands.

Local events

June 28

Teaching kids to give back

Find out how you can encourage your kids to volunteer and give back to your community.

Providence celebrates Fourth

For a spectacular fireworks show and vantage point of the Las Vegas Valley, the Providence master planned community, Providence Master Homeowners Association, Lotus Broadcasting and Pyrotecnico are presenting “Stars, Stripes, and Sparks” on Friday. The free Independence Day event begins at 6 p.m. and culminates with a fireworks show at approximately 9:15 p.m., weather permitting.

Summerlin site of big parade

The valley’s largest Independence Day parade celebrates a milestone this year and promises to be the biggest and best parade in the event’s 20 year history.

Pardee to open Alterra and Solano at Inspirada

Construction is underway on five models by Pardee Homes in the Inspirada master-planned community in Henderson. The new Alterra and Solano neighborhoods are scheduled to open on Aug. 2.

Lyon Estates offer comfortable luxury in plans

Homebuilding truly is an art — when it’s done right. When the impact upon entering your home embraces all your senses, when you “feel” it rather than just “see” it — that’s when it’s more than just four walls and a roof. That’s when it’s “home.”

Ryland communities put emphasis on amenities

From North Las Vegas to Henderson, Ryland Homes knows that there is more to life than a fabulous home. The builder, which recently received an Energy Star award for its commitment to energy efficient homes, is also committed to providing residents with amenities that allow them to enjoy fun and fitness with their families.

State Supreme Court will decide Superlien law

Q: I assume superlien law applies only to the homeowners association. I would assume a third party buying the home at a foreclosure auction for the unpaid amount of HOA dues would not inherit these same “superlien status” and still be subject to the mortgage. Am I right?

Resale Listings, June 12-18

Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

Statistics show Las Vegas housing beginning recovery

As president of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, I get asked almost every day about the local housing market. For this week’s column, I want to address such questions by sharing and briefly discussing some of GLVAR’s recent local housing statistics.

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