The recent intransigence of congressional Democrats as they side with green extremists and refuse to advance spending bills that might be amended to end the moratorium on offshore oil drilling has made Republicans in the nation’s capital happy for two reasons.
If you think the slowing economy has hit casino operators in Las Vegas hard, travel 80 miles northeast to Mesquite.
Sales of existing homes in the West edged higher overall in July, as many buyers took advantage of falling prices in foreclosure-ravaged areas in California, Nevada and elsewhere, according to two reports Monday.
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Houses in America were originally heated by open fires in a fireplace. By the mid-1700s, cast-iron heating stoves were introduced. Many were “five plate” stoves made of five iron plates assembled as an open box. The stove was put in an opening in the wall of a room adjacent to the kitchen. Live coals were put inside it from the kitchen fireplace. This heated the room without carrying the smoke from the kitchen.
Nicola is experiencing a rebirth of sorts. She just turned 40, started a new relationship and bought a beautiful beachside home in the city. While the duplex was fully renovated from the top down, the living and dining rooms were gloomy, dreary and reminiscent of a stuffy gentlemen’s club. With wood-paneled walls and minimal lighting, the rooms lacked the light and airy feeling Nicola wanted.
The beauty and artistry of mosaic design is seen throughout history as a favored decorative style. Architecture is enriched by walls and floors decorated with mosaics employed on interior and exterior surfaces. The enduring nature of the craft is witnessed in centuries-old public buildings, court houses, spectacular cathedrals and town squares that continue to shimmer with the resonant colors and intricate patterns of mosaic work.
DEAR DESIGNER: I am trying to decide what style to decorate my home. I don’t like clutter, printed fabrics or ruffles. I like the pictures I see in magazines of contemporary rooms but I don’t know if I can live in such a cold space. How can I have a clean, simple and modern design that feels warm? — Reagan.
Vahe Imasdounian is a third-generation leather tanner who cares about environment. Now, he has created a process that is as Earth-friendly as he is.
Glass can be used successfully as a building material and as a design element for the home. In colder climates, however, it’s not necessarily the right choice.
Summerlin resident Doug Pool was recognized for his award-winning landscape in the 10th annual Southern Nevada Water Authority Landscape Awards. Pool, along with Norm Schilling, president of Schilling Horticulture Group, received a first-place award in the category of Single-family Residential Landscape Design by a Professional.
Q: My son is buying his first home. He found a nice house that is an estate sale. Is there anything different about bidding on an estate property? Anything he should watch out for? — J.S.
Local experts say attempting to purchase a home in foreclosure is not easy or always a bargain.
Residents at Tuscany Residential Village are offered an active lifestyle with an expertly designed golf course and 35,000 square-foot recreation center in the heart of the neighborhood.
Located in Summerlin with a clubhouse at its hub, Traccia by Toll Brothers offers a variety of home collections including the Huntington, Newport and Balboa, which ranges from 1,660 to 3,151 square feet. Prices start from the low $300,000s.
