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Look at all room elements before choosing paint color
By GAIL MAYHUGH DESIGN SMART

Dear Gail: We’ve been meaning to repaint our home but just never seem to get to it. We put a lot of holiday decorations around the house, so my normal accessories and even artwork have been taken down. Plus we put up three Christmas trees. I know, crazy, but we love it. So we’ll have to move the furniture around again and figure it will be a good time to at least start. We’re not looking for crazy changes but want to freshen it up and be more adventurous with color. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. — Marjorie

Local interior designers offer decor advice for the season
By ROBYN CAMPBELL-OUCHIDA SPECIAL TO YOUR HOME

Decorating choices are endless during the holiday season. Whether you prefer a whimsical, rustic, or classic look, there are many options for incorporating decor into your everyday living spaces. With this plethora of themed selections, what is the best way to find your true holiday style and feel comfortable decorating for this most wonderful time of year?

Some plants need protection from freezing temperatures
By BOB MORRIS GARDENING

Q: It got to 30 degrees overnight in Boulder City. I’m worried about my little 6-foot lemon tree in a 5-gallon pot on the porch. I placed a queen-size bed sheet over the tree and hung a 100-watt incandescent lamp from a branch last night. I’m hoping that small amount of heat will raise the temperatures above freezing. Is this necessary?

Edit day-to-day items when incorporating holiday decor
By CAROLYN MUSE GRANT INSIDE SPACES

“Nothing is more difficult and therefore more precious than to be able to decide.” — Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), French military and political leader

Insecticides kill borers on trees but may make fruit inedible
By BOB MORRIS GARDENING

Q: I have a fruit-bearing plum tree approximately 2 years old. I noticed an amber hard substance on the trunk. I think it’s borer damage. If it is, what can I do to save it and still eat the fruit?

European cabinet hinges are easy to adjust
By MIKE KLIMEK ASK THE HANDYMAN

Q: I have several cabinets that all have the same problem: The doors don’t close correctly. Some of the doors touch each other either at the top or bottom, while others stay open a crack when I close them.

Soil still warm enough to germinate vegetables planted from seed
By BOB MORRIS GARDENING

Temperatures turned cold this past week. Historically, we still have about three or four more weeks of warm weather so it probably will get warm again soon. But if you plant vegetables from seed, these cold soil temperatures should still be warm enough to germinate radish, peas, beets, possibly carrots and turnips.

Color is key component in room design
By STEPHEN LEON FOCUS ON FURNITURE

If you were asked to name the key component of a room’s design, the spark that makes it all come together and ignite into one glorious setting, what would you choose? The furniture, the floor, the window coverings or maybe the fabrics? If you picked any one of these, you’re overlooking one of the most basic elements in design: color.

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