Home and Garden Briefs for Oct. 31 Home section
Change your clocks and batteries: As part of its fire safety program, The International Association of Fire Chiefs and Energizer Battery Co. remind consumers to use the occasion of daylight-sa…
View ArticleRug right: Fall rugs put style underfoot
Exciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
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Solatube upgrades product line: Vista-based Solatube International has announced a series of upgrades to its two Solatube Daylighting Systems (which the company doesn't like described as skyli…
View ArticleRug right: Fall rugs put style underfoot
This undated photo provided by Floor To Heaven shows the In the Woods rug. By nature, a carpet shares a kinship with an artist's canvas. It's up to homeowners to decide whether these pieces be…
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Solatube upgrades product line: Vista-based Solatube International has announced a series of upgrades to its two Solatube Daylighting Systems (which the company doesn't like described as skyli…
View ArticleHome and Garden Briefs for Nov. 7 Home section
Vista Garden Club Scholarship Luncheon: To raise scholarship money for students studying horticulture and related subjects at MiraCosta College, the Vista Garden Club hosts its annual lunch at…
View ArticleOrnamental peppers becoming a holiday favorite
Paul Bosland is a pepper plant breeder whose specialty adds zest and dazzle to the holidays.
View ArticleOrnamental peppers becoming a holiday favorite
This undated photo provided by The Chile Pepper Institute NMSU shows a NuMex Christmas ornamental chile plant. The ornamental NuMex line is built primarily around the ancient Capsicum pepper s…
View ArticleA survey of some holiday houseplants
Although poinsettias of all stripes and colors remain the best-selling holiday plant of choice, there are a number of good, winter-blooming options. Here are some elegant and carefree holiday …
View ArticleBauhaus on a budget: Sleek look can be achieved with time, research
Keith Brown demonstrates the new shower in the master bath which features a french drain in his home which he is renovating Friday Sept. 19, 2008, in Avondale Estates, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
View ArticleBauhaus on a budget: Sleek look can be achieved with time, research
AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. -- Keith Brown and Karen Hennessey wanted to give their ranch house the sleek, modern style they had come to appreciate from stays in boutique hotels in cities such as Pa…
View ArticleA survey of some holiday houseplants
This Nov. 29, 2007 file photo shows poinsettia plants for sale at Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City campus. Although poinsettias of all stripes and colors remain the best-selling standa…
View ArticleHome and Garden Briefs for Nov. 28 Home section
Quail Gardens offers water-wise tours: Learn free water conservation tips from the experts at Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas during the special hands-on tour held at 10 a.m. Saturday, an…
View ArticleDo It Yourself holiday decorating projects
Sure, the stores are filled with beautiful pre-made decorations this time of year. But do you really want your home to look like everyone else's?
View ArticleDo It Yourself holiday decorating projects
Angelo Surmelis, from HGTV's "Rate My Space" demonstrates how to use red balls and cranberries to create decorations for the holidays at his Echo Park home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 11,…
View ArticleHome and garden briefs for Dec. 5
Poinsettia festival begins in Balboa Park: More than 500 poinsettia plants will be installed in the Botanical Building in Balboa Park beginning Friday, Dec. 7, and continuing through Jan. 7. T…
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Poinsettias on display in the wood lath botanical building in San Diego's Balboa Park. (Courtesy photo)
View ArticleHolly's symbolism at Christmas goes way back
This undated photo provided by Lois Barber shows a female American holly plant. When the pilgrims landed on these shores, in December 1620, they may well have seen American holly (Ilex opaca),…
View ArticleHolly's symbolism at Christmas goes way back
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) has been a symbol of Christmas for centuries in Europe.
View Article5 ways to cheat on cleaning during busy holidays
This undated photo provided by Real Simple Cleaning shows a bathroom from "Real Simple Cleaning," by Kathleen Squires. (AP Photo/ Real Simple Cleaning, Monica Buck)
View Article5 ways to cheat on cleaning during busy holidays
The hustle-bustle of the holidays means lots of guests and little time to make your home presentable, especially on short notice. Don't panic!
View ArticleNew kitchen appliances accommodate tiny spaces
If you love to cook, but are afraid of buying or renting a place with a kitchen the size of a phone booth, fear not. A small kitchen doesn't have to be a big drawback if you use your space cre…
View ArticleHome and Garden Briefs for Dec. 25
Garden of Lights in Encinitas: Quail Botanical Gardens is hosting its annual holiday celebration, where more than 100,000 sparkling lights are strung through the gardens, from 5 to 9 p.m. dail…
View ArticleNew kitchen appliances accommodate tiny spaces
This undated photo provided by Sharp shows the Sharp Pro Microwave Drawer oven. If you love to cook, but are afraid of buying or renting a place with a kitchen the size of a phone booth, fear …
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