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Life is better by design

When you look at your life, do you peer at the nooks and crannies that make up the base of your every day?

Clubs, publications can provide information about collectibles

Hunting for treasures seems to be an inborn trait. Perhaps it’s from the need of the caveman to search, find food and store some for later use. For centuries, the very rich surrounded themselves with expensive art and artifacts to impress each other and “the peasants.”

Features to look for in a solar-friendly home

The explosion of interest in solar energy continues and for good reason. Harvesting clean, fresh energy from the sun provides so many benefits that it is impossible to ignore. Systems are more affordable than ever, plus they are dependable, long-lasting, help the environment and make excellent home improvement investments.

Let the sun shine into your home

Do you have an emotional response to a particular color? I do, with the color yellow. Yellow makes me think of my mom.

Sap aside, pencil cactus is nice indoors and out

Pencil cactus is a fitting common name for Euphorbia tirucalli, even though the plant would be useless for writing and is not really a cactus.

Bath remodel: Tubs are out, showers are in

Real estate agents tell us the kitchen and the master bath are the two most important rooms in a home that a buyer looks at, even if not consciously. So if you’re thinking of selling, even if you plan to live in your home a few more years, consider upgrading those rooms if they look like they need it.

Local events

Feb. 6

Lack of mature figs could be watering problem

Q: Can you tell us why our figs did not mature and what we might do to have a better result next season? Last year there were perhaps a dozen figs that never got larger than a small grape.