June 18, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life
When searching for their next home, budget-minded house hunters know to look beyond the mortgage to understand the true cost of owning their home; but too often, a critical piece of information goes overlooked — the home’s energy consumption. Read story
June 12, 2022, 5:44am Life
If your upcoming travel plans include outdoor adventure, make sure your family’s skills, gear and intel are up to speed. Here are five ideas to consider: Read story
June 11, 2022, 6:05am Life
As we celebrate blooming roses, ripening tomatoes and the pollinator frenzy in our backyards, we gardeners also should be aware of the downsides of summer: thunderstorms, tropical storms and hurricanes. Read story
June 11, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life
Flick a switch, plug in your phone, turn on the AC and there it is — the electricity that animates nearly every aspect of our lives. Read story
June 11, 2022, 6:00am Life
I have always been a big fan of botanicals in the home, starting as a young girl who wanted flowers on her wallpaper to an adult … who still wants flowers on her wallpaper. However, my husband and two sons don’t seem so keen on the idea, so we must… Read story
June 11, 2022, 5:26am Life
There’s always been a taste for antique furnishings. These days, a widely acquired taste. Read story
June 11, 2022, 5:25am Life
Now that summer is approaching, for many, it signals lazy days and longer nights. The season may also be a wonderful time to catch up on maintenance projects and complete all of your to-do projects around the house. Read story
June 4, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life
There are many ways to reduce your energy expense and lower your carbon footprint, but nothing can beat the energy savings of a solar array, even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest. Solar panels offer immediate energy savings but require a hefty upfront cost. If you’re thinking of going solar, here… Read story
June 4, 2022, 6:00am Life
For much of the nation, keeping homes cool is one of the most energy-intensive tasks around the house, consuming about 6 percent of all electricity in the United States. Because of that, your cooling system is often foremost on your mind in summer. Here are four questions to ask yourself… Read story
June 4, 2022, 5:17am Life
We have had so many beautiful tabletop looks so far this season — I have been truly in awe of our visual teams’ creations. This is the perfect time of year to let your settings speak for themselves in a way. During the holiday seasons we get caught up in… Read story