Airlines say Congress is contributing to long airport lines

As airport security lines get longer, the finger-pointing over blame is growing too. The nation’s leading airlines, already feuding with the Transportation Security Administration, are now taking on Congress.

Renovation project: Do it yourself or hire a professional?

Nothing beats the escapism of a good Cinderella story on television, even if the diamond in the rough is a bungalow in Pasadena, California, with popcorn ceilings and a nasty case of dry rot.

Make sure Fido is ready for vacation, too

The increasing number of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants indicates that traveling with pets is “a very popular thing to do and it’s also a growing industry,” notes Cynthia Harris, AAA spokeswoman.

Grapes only grow on wood that grew previous year

Q: I have had a grapevine for the last six years. The first year when I planted it, I didn’t get grapes but years two, three and four, I had lots. Last year my vine grew leaves and it was time for the baby grapes to show up, but they never did. We’re in the middle of May and I’m wondering what is wrong with my grapevine.

Use a little heat to loosen stuck bolt

Q: I was adjusting the tracks on my garage door where they attach to angle brackets, and I came across a bolt that I could not loosen. Do you have any hints that might work?

Events

May 21

This week’s 5 best bets for dining in Las Vegas

Our dining picks this week include a J-Lo pre-show special at Strip House and Restaurant Guy Savoy celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Nebraska native retires to One Las Vegas

Craig Blake is only about four weeks into his new life at One Las Vegas, a twin-tower high-rise condominium community on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard. But he is already sure this is the perfect place to spend his golden years.

Century Communities joins Inspirada as fifth builder

The builders of Inspirada — Beazer Homes, KB Home, Pardee Homes and Toll Brothers – welcome Century Communities as Inspirada’s fifth homebuilder.

At the start of the mortgage most cash goes to interest

At the beginning of your mortgage, most of your payment does go toward the interest. But later on, you”;ll owe much less interest per month, and the total debt will decrease rapidly.

William Lyon Pahrump community offers small-town setting

“It”;s no surprise Las Vegas is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country — there”;s literally something for everyone,” said Kim Chitwood, firector of marketing for William Lyon Homes. “And Mountain Falls is a community that lets homebuyers combine the relaxed, slower-pace and wide open spaces they”;ve always wanted — with all the excitement nearby Las Vegas has to offer.”

Spanish Palms condo community offers FHA financing program

Originally from El Salvador, Daniel and Sonia Hernandez have lived in the United States for more than three decades, planting their roots in California for 29 years before moving to Las Vegas in 2014. When the couple began exploring their options to “right-size” their lifestyle, they discovered that Spanish Palms offered everything they were looking for and more. Thanks to Spanish Palms’ Federal Housing Administration financing program, the Hernandezes are now owners of a one-bedroom home in the gated condominium community at 5220 S. Rainbow and Hacienda boulevards.

American West opens Fox Hill Estates

American West Homes is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Las Vegas community Saturday. From 2-4 p.m. home shoppers and their families visiting Fox Hill Estates will enjoy a live radio remote, free refreshments and an opportunity to win tickets to Las Vegas 51s baseball games. The team’s mascot, Cosmo, will make an appearance to greet fans and guests.

Summerlin offers variety of floor plans in The Paseos village

Summerlin continues to wow new homebuyers with its wide variety of floor plans in The Paseos village, and Sarasota by CalAtlantic Homes (formerly Ryland Homes), is no exception. In total, new homes in The Paseos offer 50 floor plans in a dozen new neighborhoods by seven homebuilders.

Builders rethink the garage

The garage is taking on a bigger role in Las Vegas new-home developments. The more toys — recreational vehicles, bikes, boats, all-terrain vehicles — we have, the more space we need to store them.

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