Hope For A Park, Requiem For A Poolhouse
HOLLYWOOD—One of my favorite signs in Los Angeles is a funny attempt at visualizing the forbidden message contained in the words, No Gambling. It’s...
Sunny Is Not Always Dry
UNITED STATES—In a region of so much nice sunny weather and minimal rain, sogginess should not often be a problem. Getting enough water to...
Helicopter Parenting Children In College
UNITED STATES—The stores are overflowing with shelves of books providing advice for everything related to college preparation, including tips for excelling in entrance examinations,...
Retaining Walls Make Level Ground
UNITED STATES—Gardening on level ground is simply easier than gardening on a slope. Soil does not erode so much. Water does not flow away....
Top Reasons Why You Can’t Buy A House
LOS ANGELES—With interest rates at record lows and a rebounding real estate market may make it seem like it’s easier than ever to buy...
I Love My Job: Writer Richard Lange
HOLLYWOOD—Hey, if you want to check clean out of this world and taken on an adrenaline ride that grabs you by the throat and...
Harsh Exposure Can Burn Foliage
UNITED STATES—Even though the weather can get uncomfortably warm at times through summer or a bit cool and damp in winter, this is still...
Simplicity Is Best For Parkstrips
UNITED STATES—Parkstrips, those narrow spaces between curbs and sidewalks, are among the most awkward spaces in the garden. In urban areas with significant traffic,...
The Truth About Interest-Only Loans
LOS ANGELES—Many borrowers are seeing lower monthly payments and lower interest rates these days thanks to the growing popularity of interest-only loans.
It’s not a...
Tips On Getting A Home Mortgage
LOS ANGELES—The economy is slowly improving and so is the real estate market which means good news for families looking for a new home...