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Summerlin designer wins ‘Property Brothers’ challenge

Remodeling enthusiasts might know Drew and Jonathan Scott from their HGTV show “Property Brothers.” The name Melissa Roche is probably less familiar, although the Summerlin-area resident recently won season two of the Scotts’ challenge show “Brother Versus Brother.”

Drab to Dramatic

If you’ve lived in the desert Southwest for a long time, drab cinder block walls are a given. But there are homeowners who are tired of looking at them, and instead are opting for mountain vistas, beach scenes and gardens.

Dens become more family-friendly

Dens are often designed to be “man caves,” but that doesn’t mean they can’t be family-friendly, too.

Vacation souvenirs can become part of the home if displayed creatively

Instead of letting your summer vacation memories fade with your souvenirs into the back of a closet, make your travel mementos a part of your home decor. Here are some do-it-yourself ideas for giving your travel tokens a permanent place in your home.

Fertilize oleanders to help them thrive

Q: I have two pink dwarf oleanders planted in 18-inch clay pots that have very healthy-looking foliage but very few blossoms. One of my gardener friends says oleanders don’t like pots. Another says I’m watering too much. Do you have any suggestions that might get some me some blossoms?

Poison rings are still in fashion

Poison rings play a part in a lot of murder mysteries. Adversaries were removed with a flick of a ring cover over a glass of wine.

Must-have technology is making bathrooms healthier, safer

Think home technology begins with your wireless, programmable thermostat and ends with the high-definition, 3-D, Web-enabled flat-screen TV with surround sound? Think again. Whole home technology means using leading-edge devices to improve life in every room of the house, including the bathroom.

Keep that roof over your head — literally

Most of us have heard the phrase “keeping a roof over our heads.” For many homeowners, that’s a literal concern. Household roofs experience weathering, falling debris, and wind or water damage.

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