Expensive woods such as teak or mahogany, marble, stone and other materials used to make expensive furniture are often imitated by a painted surface. Faux finishes have been used since the days of ancient Egypt.
Home and Garden
May 15
I will be giving a class on summer pruning Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 100 yards east of the orchard at Horse Drive near Decatur Boulevard in North Las Vegas, in the outdoor auditorium. There is no fee for the class. Visit my blog or send me an email for more information.
Jan. 16
Q: I want to install a concrete patio in my back yard where the builder put a small pad. I’ve never worked with concrete, but my friends are willing to help. The patio would measure 10 feet by 14 feet. Is this a project I could handle?
Dear Gail: Every year I say, “This is going to be the year that I finish my house.” I get excited to put things in motion after the holidays, but here another year has passed and I’m no further along this year then I was this time last year. Do you have any advice for me so that this year I follow through with my 2014 resolution to finish my house? — Doris.
With a new year comes new trends in home design and decorating. Among them: paler walls contrasted with colorful furniture and plenty of personal expression, design experts say.
Once upon a time in a place called Beverly Hills there was a showroom owner who had always admired the elegance and beauty of art nouveau. One day inspiration led him to design and place a dining chair on the showroom floor conceived with that period in mind. He watched in amazement and with great gratitude the excitement and buying frenzy that this new chair created.
Good leadership is important. It can make or break a community, a nation and even our world. As citizens we depend on leaders to establish policies and standards that make our community safe. They must balance the immediate needs of many while keeping an eye on long-term trends that will shape our future. It’s not an easy task and there are more opposing opinions (some with loud voices) than you can shake a stick at.
Q: I just sighted my first grape leaf skeletonizer moth. I’ve learned that Bt will control the worms. I’d like to try and minimize the larvae if I can by eradicating as many moths as possible. Can you recommend the best course of action, if any, to control the moth ?
With more people becoming passionate about gourmet cooking each day, modern kitchens are introducing a variety of innovative appliances to make the task easier and results as good as you will find in a five-star restaurant. All you need to add is your favorite recipes.
The UNLV Continuing Education is offering several gardening classes during May and June.
The Christopher Guy Las Vegas showroom in the Las Vegas Design Center is donating a handcrafted mirror to the NEWH Bid and Give Auction, which is occurring online through May 20 and during the HD Expo in Las Vegas today and Friday.
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