Landscape architects frequently work with homebuilders in the Las Vegas Valley to create outdoor gathering places that can be used all year round. An outdoor kitchen becomes a hub of activity as a sculpture of industrial art and weatherproof food preparation center. In addition to concrete, finished stonework, and wood, modern outdoor kitchens come with […]
SAVE ON UTILITY BILLS AND STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER
Southwest Gas is providing customers tips for staying safe, comfortable, and cool this summer as temperatures climb while saving on their utility bills. The following are some simple tips that can help conserve energy, and reduce monthly utility bills: Energy-saving tips ■ Set your natural gas water heater to the lowest temperature that still provides […]
HOMEBUILDERS HOLD STEADY IN LAS VEGAS
The Las Vegas area homebuilders are reporting solid sales despite rising mortgage rates and a slight increase in single-family home prices. Since mid-January, builders have had 18 consecutive weeks with at least 200 net sales, according to Andrew Smith, president of Las Vegas-based Home Builders Research. In May, there were 0.9 net sales per project, […]
THE MASTER PLAN OF SUMMERLIN IS VERY DOG FRIENDLY
Summerlin, located on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley, is a great place to live with a dog in tow. When avid cyclist Marc Salvador reaches for his backpack his poodle mix dog knows he is going for a ride for up to 50 miles sometimes. The master-planned community of Summerlin is the […]
SEVEN HILLS MANSION SOLD TO ACTOR DEAN CAIN
Dean Cain, the actor that played Superman on the 1990’s TV series “Lois &Clark” joins a growing list of show business people including Mark Wahlberg to relocate from California to Las Vegas. According to Clark County property records Cain paid $3.995 million for a two-story home in Seven Hills in Henderson. The home was built […]
THE TOP FIVE BENEFITS OF LAMINATE FLOORING
Laminate flooring is known to outperform other types of flooring when there are increases in temperature or moisture from long periods of rain. It offers durability that can stand up to puddles, mud, and other things coming into your home. The laminate of today has been refined and offers sophisticated style options and impressive durability […]
