Special Features
Landscaping with native plants
Yuma sits in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the hottest, driest part of North America. And plants native to the Sonoran Desert are the best landscaping choices for this area, says Karen Reichhardt, a botanist with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management...
Mobile home makeover
Teresa Black is a do-it-yourself renovator and decorator who transformed her older model mobile home into a Southwestern-style haven she loves coming home to each day. From the pine plank floor to the barn wood paneling and copper veneer on the kitchen...
Home security systems
From stand-alone, do-it-yourself security alarms for one door or window to sophisticated security systems for an entire house, there is something for everyone who desires peace of mind through a home security system. Homeowners can choose...
Yuma gardening: April
With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of colorful flowers and vegetable transplants at local nurseries and garden centers. As mild weather draws people outdoors, some may get a hankering to take some of those plants home and start a garden. ...
Discoveries around town April 2008
Game storage Store several pool cues, pool balls and even a rack (if you break it down first) in this felt-lined storage bench with a black cherry finish. The padded top closes for use as a bench with four cup holders. It’s about...
Keep your pool clean so it won't turn green
Swimming pools can provide a cool way to recreate and relax, but they require regular maintenance. Some people hire pool cleaning companies, and others maintain their pools themselves. Reese Holbrook, a sales representative at Acme Pool &...
How to install draperies
If you’ve ever sweated and cursed profusely while trying to install drapery, the following tips may help make your next attempt less frustrating. Drapery hardware typically comes with instructions, which you should follow as closely as possible,...
The seven deadly sins of urban tree care
A common thread linking the seven deadly sins is that each one is committed with the very best of intentions. Everyone who plants a tree anticipates that the tree will live a long and fruitful existence and be enjoyed and appreciated for many generations...
Colorful Homes
Like gemstones in the sand, they add a splash of color to an otherwise neutral palette. Some people like them, and others despise them. They’re colorful homes, and they’re popping up more and more frequently in Yuma neighborhoods. ...
How to compost with worms
Worms may be creepy, wiggly little things, but they benefit lawns and gardens by aerating the soil and recycling kitchen scraps into rich, organic fertilizer. As worms crawl in and out of soil, they aerate it as well as pick up and transfer nutrients,...
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