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June 16, 2001
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Modern materials and old-school craftsmanship combine to create the traditional look of a new Southern Living Idea House, opening this morning at Brookside. Story
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie] |
Developer has high hopes for Idea House
WESLEY CHAPEL -- Between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors are expected at the Southern Living Idea House at Brookside by the time it closes Sept. 30.
Home Front
Prepare for perfect lawn when water returns
Reclining chair inspection not for the lazy
As Father's Day nears, we take a look at the work of those who ensure many a dad's comfort.
Software creates shared files
This column features a selection of questions commonly asked by readers and beginning genealogists.
Ask a veterinarian
Service arranges safe air travel for pets
Use your biggest guns to enforce rules
Question: Our condo documents have a "no pets" clause. One owner has a loud dog. The manager has written him several times pointing out that he is in violation of the clause, but the owner ignores the letters.
Reader exchange
'Columbo' collector needs two installments
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Our dry, dusty weather has rolled out the welcome mat for spider mites. Some tips on holding them at bay may save your plants until the summer rains begin. Story
[Times art: Jeff Goertzen] |
Garden calendar
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St. Petersburg Times real estate classified ads:
Regional real estate links:
Homeofmine.com - Search local MLS listings, a service of Tampabay.com.
Florida Home Builders - features Florida developers with Web sites.
Other real estate links:
Cost of Living calculator: compares the cost of living in any two cities. Also includes links to Salary Calculator and Moving Calculator among other tools.
Home Buyer and Renter Consumer Information: From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Home Buying Tips: from the U.S. Government General Services Administration.
Realtor.com: includes info on buying and selling real estate, allows you to browse property ads in the U.S. and locate realtors.
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