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Home and Garden
: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater’s drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that?
Nalini is a hip young urbanite who just bought her first home — a century-old, converted loft in the heart of the city. It’s a super-funky space, and Nalini just loves it, but the cramped kitchen just didn’t fit in with the condo’s high ceilings, wooden beams and exposed ductwork. The layout was awkward, there was little storage space and there were the awful pink walls. The kitchen was dreary, uninspiring and just not conducive to cooking and entertaining — two must-haves for Nalini.
Aggravated by sagging and sloppiness, three valley residents came up with creative solutions to their problems — and hopefully others.
September 3
Q: I don’t know what is on the beavertail cactus. It just appeared this summer. It’s about seven years old and I’ve never seen this white stuff before. The cactus doesn’t have a water source — no bubblers, no overspray — it’s completely on it’s own. I sent you a picture. What should I do?
DEAR DEBBIE: With three busy kids and a sports-active husband, our laundry basket is always full. I’d like to organize the wash so that it’s not a constant hassle, and even thought of moving the washer and dryer upstairs. Have you any ideas? — Frannie
Schoolteachers — or, as they were called in the early 19th century, schoolmasters — stood in front of the class at a special schoolmaster’s desk. It was not used with a chair. The slanted desktop had a book ledge to hold a book so it could be easily read.
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and the start of a new school year often means a fresh start in a new home.
Home has meant many things to many people over time. From natural caves to stone cottages, cliff dwellings to modern tracts, homes have provided shelter and comfort throughout the
DEAR DESIGNER: My kitchen is small and I can’t afford to put in a new one right now. Are there any standard guidelines for arranging my kitchen cabinets so I can make the most of them? — Sylvia
Come out a join me at the Molto Vegas farmers market. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard, Gilcrease Orchard, China Ranch Date Farm and growers from Pahrump, Alamo and Moapa Valley will be selling high-quality fresh vegetables and fruit. The public is invited to attend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106, located about one-half mile north of Blue Diamond Road. This farmers market is cash only so come prepared and buy some of the best tomatoes you ever had.
Area design professionals are invited to design a sustainable hotel suite that will be built on the show floor of Hospitality Design Expo to be held in May in Las Vegas.
As if there was ever any doubt, the summer heat has arrived. While outside temperatures have surpassed the 100-degree mark, your personal comfort should not have to be compromised.
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