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Julia Laughlin: Consider raised bed gardens
New gardeners often tell me they are hesitant to begin gardens because of their soil quality. The best way to improve any soil...
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Herbs that add not only flavor in the kitchen but beauty in the garden
Spring is just around the corner whether the gardener is prepared or not, so if the dormant season is the moment to suck our...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Feb. 15, 2020
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Utah man found in freezer exonerated wife of death with note
TOOELE, Utah (AP) — A Utah man whose body was found in a freezer exonerated his wife by leaving a typed, notarized note saying...
Landscape architects shift emphasis to the ecosystem
Landscape architects are finding themselves on the front lines of the climate change crisis, having to come up with creative...
How to turn a simple shed into a livable oasis
Once the domain of lawnmowers and gardening tools, today’s backyard sheds are being repurposed into functional spaces (think:...
Backyard gardeners can act to help bee populations
Chemicals are routinely applied around residential landscapes to kill insect pests and troublesome weeds, but many are...
How to turn your home into ultimate staycation ‘destination’
While vacations sound like the best chance to unwind, planning a trip out of town — and getting there — can sometimes be more...
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Home smarts, Oklahoma homebuilders get (continuing) education at International Builders Show
New homes just keep getting smarter, and people in the home construction business got an education on it — again — at the...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 15, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $44 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
MLSOK names board president
MLSOK Inc., a subsidiary of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors Inc., has named Jeff Langum as president of its...
Marni Jameson: How to know when a tree must go
If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? I have no idea. I leave that question to...
Remodel and Landscape Show goes on in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Spring Remodel & Landscape Show continues Saturday and Sunday at Cox Convention Center. The show features...
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Richard Mize: Marijuana is good for business, Realtors survey suggests
The National Association of Realtors is out with a survey that confirms what people in real estate already know about...
Barry Stone: How do you prevent dryrot on eaves?
DEAR BARRY: When we bought our home, the termite inspector found dryrot on the eaves, and the seller had to pay hundreds of...
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers for tornado rebuild
EL RENO — Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity is asking for volunteers to help build a home for an El Reno family who lost...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Feb. 15, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a 7,146-square-foot home with a pool on 7.5 wooded acres in Edmond. The home at 1621 Glendale Drive,...
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Richard Mize: Code changes put Oklahoma homebuilders on defensive
Oklahoma City homebuilders came back from Vegas and the International Builders Show full of information — and some emotion....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 15, 2020
Capstone Construction Services LLC: 4545 N Lincoln Blvd., apartment, remodel, $17,000,000. Oklahoma City Police Department:...
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Sites unseen: Apartments still sizzling as investments in Oklahoma City
You don't need to know "lessor" from "lessee" to buy rental property, and some investors don't. Broker Mike Buhl said that's...
Farzaneh brothers support education, housing, other causes in central Oklahoma
MOORE — Revolution didn’t break out in Iran 40 years ago until after the Farzaneh brothers left to study architecture at the University of Oklahoma, but its effects reached around the world and lay a heavy weight on both of them. “Because of...
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Real estate briefs from The Oklahoman for Feb. 15, 2020
EDMOND Primrose School of East Edmond under construction The founders of Primrose School of Northwest Oklahoma City, 6101 NW...
Tulsa's McGraw Realtors expands to Oklahoma City, Arkansas
Tulsa-based McGraw Realtors has acquired 13 Anderson Properties locations in Oklahoma and Arkansas, including four in the...
5 home improvements that may not pay off when you sell
You spent the holidays binging on HGTV, and now visions of shiplap accent walls and freestanding soaking tubs are dancing...
Vera Wang deconstructs evening clothes at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Vera Wang is a big name on red carpets, and in the bridal business. For New York Fashion Week, she wanted to do...
Thanks to plant breeders, camellia moves farther north
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (AP) — Remind me not to plant camellias.Not that camellias (Camellia japonica) aren’t wonderful plants, with...
Retailers try clothing rental, but will it be a good fit?
Renting clothes could be the future of fashion — or it could just be a fad.But traditional retailers can no longer afford to...
Tory Burch reinvents power suit, merges pretty and powerful
NEW YORK (AP) — Tory Burch blurred the lines between masculine and feminine at Sunday's show, reinventing the traditional power...
Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home
MEXICO CITY (AP) — After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Feb. 8, 2020
The Listen of the Week's distinctive features just start with its turret-type entry. The two-story, 4,765-square-foot home at...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Feb. 8, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
New tribal lease program aims to close homebuying gap
SHAWNEE — The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has launched a lease purchasing program to help members get into homes of their own....
Marni Jameson: Love your yard Part 3
I never knew so many of you cared. After sharing the landscape plan for my backyard a few weeks ago, many armchair landscapers...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 8, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $43 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
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Feed your fever downtown Feb. 14-16 at the OKC Spring Remodel and Landscape Show
Maybe home is where the heart is, but next weekend, fevered minds (early onset spring fever) will be downtown for the Oklahoma...
Barry Stone: Seller concerned about termites
DEAR BARRY: A friend told me that the law requires a termite inspection when you sell a home. Now that I'm preparing to put my...
Rodd Moesel: Gardening to-do list grows with the days
The calendar has turned to February and our gardening options are exploding as the days get longer. February is prime time for...
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Richard Mize: Starting online slows search for a new home, Realtors say
The internet is slowing the homebuying process rather than speeding it up, which seems weird since it's all about speed, Speed,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 8, 2010
Clark Construction: 715 N Czech Hall Road, retail sales, erect, $7,390,000. Liberty National Bank: 13300 S Pennsylvania Ave.,...
2020 interior design trends on the horizon
Early in the new year is a natural time to think about refreshing the look of your home, and in 2020, “cozy” and “warm” are...
Pepper, American sculptor who made Italy home, dies at 97
MILAN (AP) — Beverly Pepper, a fixture of the Roman “Dolce Vita” and renowned American sculptor who made Italy her home and...
A guide to all the new condiments lining grocery shelves
Sauces, dressings, salsas, mustards, honeys, international ingredients. The selection of condiments at grocery stores has...
Til decor do us part? How couples can decorate together
Sharing a home with someone you love can be wonderful. But decorating together isn't always easy, especially when your tastes...
Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants
Fiercer and more frequent natural disasters in recent years have many homeowners re-evaluating their landscaping. Many are...
Paul Bianchina: Replacement timers offer simple control for exterior lights
Good exterior lighting has long been acknowledged as one of the best ways to keep your property safe and secure. But to be...
Marni Jameson: What’s not hot in 2020
Last week, my husband and I went to a fundraiser with a 1980s theme. We saw lots of big hair, padded shoulders, legwarmers...
Oklahoma City-area gardening events calendar from The Oklahoman for Feb. 1, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
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Symposium in OKC to showcase gardening experts
Local, regional and national speakers will share insight and inspiration for home gardeners, as well as professional...
Richard Mize on record home sales in Edmond, Oklahoma; The Grove in Oklahoma City, and 'Dallas style'
Edmond sets a home sale record, somebody rightly calls me on a goof and somebody else wants to retire an architectural style...
Laughlin: It's about time to start pruning
February is a great time to start pruning or finish pruning shade trees, summer flowering shrubs and hedges. Spring blooming...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 1, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $27 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Richard Mize: Oklahoma-Texas buy shows value added to apartments
Ten "Class B" apartment complexes, six in Oklahoma and four in Texas, just sold in a deal touching the homes and lives of at...
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No delays, Oklahoma City's Wheeler District is coming in for a landing at 'urbanism at its best'
The Wheeler District took off on time and — five years in — is on schedule. Totally fitting for a neighborhood arising from...
Home show coming to Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City
About 10,000 people are expected to attend the Oklahoma City Spring Remodel & Landscape Show, which will bring the area’s...
Barry Stone: Window won’t stop leaking
DEAR BARRY: One of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We’ve tried caulking and have even installed an awning over...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Feb. 1, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a well-maintained executive home on a big corner lot in Edmond. The 3,465-square-foot home at 3116...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 1, 2020
Charlie's Car Wash LLC: 12200 NW 10, automotive repair-wash, erect, $2,000,000. Gardner Construction: 6929 S Sooner Road,...
Embracing farmhouse style, minus the monograms and kitsch
Southern or farmhouse style is certainly having a moment. Many homeowners crave a cozy retreat, particularly as the outside...
RIGHT AT HOME: Reclaimed wood’s past adds character to decor
In their new book, ``Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide’’ (Abrams, 2019), woodworkers Alan Solomon and Klaas Armster close with an...
Sit tight, gardeners, the plants need to chill
Outdoor plants in cold climates need to bank a certain number of hours being chilly during the winter for their buds to awaken...
$20K raised to help man who survived 1952 lynching attempt
APEX, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man who survived an attempted lynching in 1952 has been helped by hundreds of people to...
Rio residents try to bring green to a concrete jungle
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Alê Roque wanders the untamed orchard in Rio de Janeiro, pushing aside leaves to point out what she...
Border Patrol allows replanting after bulldozing garden
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Border Patrol, reacting to a breach it discovered in a steel-pole border wall believed to be used by...
Moesel: It's time to get ready for spring planting
This is gardening planning and preparation season. So far we have had an unusually mild winter and even have a few spring bulbs...
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The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 25, 2020
The Listing of the Week is loaded with extras inside and out, including a custom patio with outdoor kitchen and living space....
Six tips for condo buyers
Just 5% of all homes bought last year were condos, according to the 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National...
Oklahoma garden calendar for Jan. 25, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Paul Bianchina: Use common sense to avoid contractor scams
Your home can be hit with all kinds of repairs that necessitate the services of a contractor. You may need a new roof or some...
Tiny tiles are making a big comeback, with a modern twist
Beloved for their old-fashioned charm, small mosaic tiles are resonating with homeowners who want floors that are uniquely...
Millennials' share of the US housing market: small and shrinking
Today's young adults are starting their lives on drastically different financial footing than their parents did decades ago....
Marni Jameson: Loving your yard, Part 2
My husband, DC, and I loved the vision Tony Evans, owner of Orlando Landscape Designs, created to transform our ho-hum backyard...
Barry Stone: Get flashing right on tile roofing
DEAR BARRY: My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture gets into the house, but at the edges of the roof I’ve seen...
Calamine pink, or Dead Salmon? What’s behind paint names
Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you’re shopping for pink, say, you’ll find dozens of shades referencing roses,...
Fans hold on to paper planners, citing comfort, creativity
In a digital and increasingly paperless age, fans of paper planners remain enthusiastic and steadfast.“There’s something...
Chanel delves into founder's orphanage past in couture show
PARIS (AP) — A humble stone fountain, overgrown shrubs and flowers, and white sheets drying on a line met Pharrell Williams and...
Houseplants become more active as days get longer
Houseplants are quick to tell you when they need help. They display discolored leaves, drooping stems, and little or no growth....
Trump heading to Switzerland as impeachment trial reconvenes
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial is called to order in the Senate this week, he won’t...
Signs point up for small manufacturers, home remodelers
NEW YORK (AP) — Recent economic indicators point to an easier time ahead for small manufacturers and companies in the home...
State plans renovation of Susan B. Anthony's childhood home
BATTENVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is planning to do restoration work on the early childhood home of Susan B. Anthony.The...
Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up 'highness' titles
LONDON (AP) — Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost — ordinary civilians.Prince Harry and wife Meghan will no...
Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up 'highness' titles
LONDON (AP) — Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost — ordinary civilians.Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan,...
Trailblazing 'Realtist' leaves homeowners as legacy in Oklahoma City
Carl B. Carbin, even after 60 years, sold houses nearly to the end. He died Jan. 9 at age 91, after helping make homeowners out...
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and Meghan will give up "royal highness" titles and repay home renovation money.
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and Meghan will give up "royal highness" titles and repay home renovation money.
OKC home show continues
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show continues this weekend at The OKC Fairgrounds. The 38th annual show features experts in...
Marni Jameson: Want to love your yard? Make a plan, part 1
The mud started it. Our three dogs kept tracking it in from the yard. The yard was muddy because the lawn wouldn’t grow. The...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 18, 2020
Rtizway Construction & Design Group: 417 S Meridian Ave., hotel-motel, erect, $3,800,000. SGA Design Group: 10600 W Highway...
Julia Laughlin: Coming soon, 'Gardening 101 Workshop'
If you have ever dreamed of being a Master Gardener but could not find the time to attend the annual fall training program and...
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Group adds four homebuilders to Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Home Builders Association has added four builders to its Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame: J.W. Mashburn, of Oklahoma...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 18, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $34 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 18, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a one-owner, Dallas-style home on a corner lot in Edmond's Olde Town Villas addition. The...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Jan. 18, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
How to shoot photos of your home like a pro
Whether you're showcasing your home for a short-term or long-term rental, a sublet, new roommates or to sell it, great photos...
Bull-noser: Camera records moose trapping Alaska man in shed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man carrying garbage to his shed had to take cover inside when a curious bull moose decided...
Low-maintenance succulents make watering a breeze
Looking for an easy plant to care for? Try a succulent.Any plant with fleshy stems or leaves is called a succulent. Aside from...
Richard Mize: On tap, homebuilding stats for 2019
For bar betting and general purposes, here are some major year-end homebuilding stats for the metro area, compiled by Dharma...
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Oklahoma gardening calendar for Jan. 11, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Here's what millennials are looking for as homebuyers
They're here. For years, real estate agents and builders eagerly anticipated the entrance of millennials into the housing...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 11, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a modern farmhouse design in east Edmond. The 2,545-square-foot home at 7608 Sunset Sail Ave. has...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $30 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Marni Jameson: And the color of the year is … confusing
In announcing Classic Blue the Color of the Year for 2020, Pantone Color Institute, a leading authority on color trends,...
Rodd Moesel: Focus on 2020 garden planning, enjoy house plants
The new year is well under way, but it still is several weeks early to start planting our cool-season vegetables. This is a...
Find inspiration for outside inside at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show
Nothing like a splash of life inside helps for coping with the dead of winter outside, even during a mild season like this...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
Oklahoma locations added to the National Register The Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District, four sites in Oklahoma City,...
Architects in Arabia: Oklahoma City planner leads school accreditation team
Henceforth, I shall call her Lisa, Architect of Arabia, and surely she will grimace. Just as surely, Lisa Chronister,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
Key Construction Co. LLC: 8400 N Oklahoma Ave., restaurant, erect, $9,500,000. Callaway Architecture: 2201 NW 138, retail...
Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo continues this weekend at Cox Convention Center
If you can't wait until next weekend for a home show, the Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo continues Saturday and Sunday at Cox...
ASK A DESIGNER: Easy ways to brighten rooms in winter
When home designer and builder Marnie Oursler talks with clients about building their dream homes along the Delaware coast,...
Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainable
Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according...
9 essential gadgets worth the real estate in your kitchen
I love a shiny new kitchen object as much as the next cook, and at times my kitchen has resembled a kitchen specialty store....
Richard Mize: To times gone by, Taking a look back at the last half of 2019
Denise Patterson was 2019 president of Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, which had a female president for the first...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
How to enhance the value of a house with art
Everyone has an opinion about what clinched the deal. For Christine Neptune, a collector and co-owner of Gallery Neptune &...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
Lusardi Construction: 1121 E Memorial Road, automotive sales, remodel, $1,200,000. No name provided: 7001 NW 150, storage,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $40 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
This year's top 10 U.S. home sales totaled $1.1 billion
Last year saw weak annual gains in luxury home prices, new tax proposals on million-dollar properties, and restrictions for...
Paul Bianchina: About insulation for a dryer vent
Q: I am running my dryer vent through my unconditioned crawl space and out the adjacent wall. I am using smooth rigid pipe and...
Barry Stone: Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?
DEAR BARRY: When we bought our house, the home inspector said the heating ducts might be insulated with asbestos. He...
Marni Jameson: Cure for holiday hangover: Own less, live more
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough — enough buying and spending, getting and giving, eating and, well, consuming in...
New Year’s resolutions for the gardener in you
The winter months make it difficult to do much outside, but this is a great time to think about making resolutions for your...
Tests begin on bones that may be Revolutionary War soldiers
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A university laboratory began tests Friday on skeletal remains found beneath an 18th century home in...
Woman's goal: Revitalize Iowa's 'American Gothic' town
ELDON, Iowa (AP) — Tiny Eldon in southeast Iowa has been losing population, jobs and business for nearly five decades, but one...
RIGHT AT HOME: It's that '70s (and '80s) show in home decor
You’ve probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green...
Consider easy, more sustainable alternatives to peat moss
It may be time to say goodbye to Pete in the garden. Peat Moss, that is.Peat has been a great helper for years, especially with...
What to do with that leftover bubbly? Some ideas
From early December through Jan. 1 (or beyond, depending on how fervently you hang on to the holidays), the pop of a Champagne...
Man offers $10K for safe return of stolen dog named Bella
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man is offering $10,000 for the safe return of his dog after someone stole his...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 28, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $31 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
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Barry Stone: Seller believes home inspections are unfair
DEAR BARRY: As a homebuyer, I can appreciate the obvious benefits of a home inspection. As a seller, however, there is...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 28, 2019
A.C. Owen Construction: 8100 N Interstate 35 Service Road, office-warehouse, erect, $3,000,000. A.C. Owen Construction: 8100 N...
Oklahoma garden calendar for Dec. 28, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Marni Jameson: Lessons learned from 2019 part 2
Last week, as we looked back at our first six months of 2019, we talked about inspiration, love, archaeology, blended families,...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 28, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a new Craftsman-style home with a contemporary interior and open floor plan on 0.30 acre northeast...
Housing highs and lows: Taking a look back at first half of 2019
For metro-area homebuilders, 4,854 was so 2018. They zoomed past last year's total number of starts in November, enough new...
Paul Bianchina: Understanding insulation
This time of year, there’s understandably a lot of interest in keeping our homes warmer and more energy efficient, and of...
Moesel: Now's the time to look back and set goals for your garden
We have made it to the final weekend of 2019, and our attentions are torn between a look back at this year and looking ahead to...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Dec. 28, 2019
ENID Oklahoma Realtor completes national program Lisa Weaver of Enid, 2019 president of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors,...
On the Money: Tips to make the best of post-holiday shopping
NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday shopping doesn’t end with Christmas.Shoppers can take advantage of fatter discounts on clothing, home...
Advice to first-time gardeners: Think small. Find your spot.
Another growing season is building momentum with the arrival of the 2020 seed catalogs, and gardeners are drafting plans for...
Collaboration key to assembling Native American photo trove
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Of the roughly 1,000 images of Native Americans from the 19th through the early 20th century, Eric...
Sri Lanka captain declares Pakistan '200%' safe for cricket
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka lost the series but signed off satisfied with safety and security measures after Pakistan's...
Barry Stone: Seller adamant about firewall requirements
DEAR BARRY: My house was built in 1955, before firewalls were required in garages. The people who are buying it have asked me...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 21, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a well-maintained home with a flexible floor plan in Edmond's wooded Belmont Farms neighborhood....
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $66 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
Turner Construction Co.: 3501 SW 15, business, remodel, $4,500,000. OKC Rockwell Apartments: 7400 N Rockwell Ave., apartment,...
Paul Bianchina: Cool tools for Yuletide
For the avid do-it-yourselfer on your holiday shopping list, here’s a selection of some interesting tools and other products...
Marni Jameson: Lessons learned from 2019 part 1
In keeping with tradition, at the end of every year, I look back on columns I’ve written, the roads we’ve traveled on the way...
Laughlin: The lore of holiday plants
Many of the plants that we associate with holiday celebrations have interesting histories and legends behind them. Have you...
Edmond Realtors install officers, present awards
EDMOND — The Edmond Board of Realtors installed officers and presented awards at its recent inaugural banquet. Jilian Gardner,...
Lights, camera, action! Do holiday movie classics inspire Christmas decorating?
Who doesn't love Christmas lights, especially a sparkly setup big enough to drive a sleigh through, laughing all the way?...
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity frames 1,000th house
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with Maxwell Supply of Oklahoma City, framed the nonprofit’s 1,000th...
Richard Mize: Let memories flood my soul for Christmas
Christmastime is for reminiscing, and with all the plumbing pandalerium, appliance ado, and general alarums and excursions at...
Richard Mize: OKC food insecurity is about more than stores
Food insecurity in northeast Oklahoma City, ZIP Code 73111 specifically, is nothing new, of course, Ward 7 City Councilwoman...
Buttigieg-Warren clash on campaign trail spills into debate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The long-festering feud between Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg erupted Thursday night in a high-stakes...
Housing market trends could extend builder stocks' big gains
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. homebuilder stocks have been on a tear this year, with most individual companies on track to close out...
Historic Memphis neighborhood rejects proposed crematorium
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Residents in a historically black Memphis neighborhood rejected a proposal for a crematorium to be built...
The Latest: Trump holds record-long rally on impeachment day
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sample of the sights and sounds across Washington and beyond on a momentous day in Washington on Wednesday...
3 lawmakers miss historic impeachment votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three lawmakers — Republican Reps. John Shimkus of Illinois and Duncan Hunter of California and Democratic...
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Online enrollment open for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Online enrollment is available for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)....
Winter cacti are hard to name but easy to grow
Years ago, I had one of those spineless cacti that once a year splash colorful flowers out the ends of their flat, arching...
Audubon's annual Christmas Bird Count stronger than ever
Ít's been 120 years since New York ornithologist Frank Chapman launched his Christmas Bird Count as a bold new alternative to...
Paul Bianchina: Best to rectify those missing permits before selling
Q: I have made the mistake of changing the plumbing in my kitchen without a permit. We used "cheap" carpenters who assured us...
Barry Stone: Confusion over asbestos ceiling disclosure
DEAR BARRY: My house was built in 1970 and was remodeled about five years ago. To avoid removing the old "cottage cheese"...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 14, 2019
Park Avenue Estates LP: 125 S Czech Hall Road, apartment, erect, $10,295,875. Willoughby Ridley LLC: 715 NW 64, storage, erect,...
Marni Jameson: How to decorate the blended tree
He wants a real tree. She wants fake. She likes white lights. He wants colored. She wants her carved wood folk ornaments. He...
Oklahoma City developer P.B. Odom III's trees are gifts that keep on living the whole year round
Only God can make a tree, and Old St. Nick can inspire a Christmas tree, but P.B. Odom III gets credit this time of year for...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar for Dec. 14, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Moesel: Poinsettias are more colorful than ever
Christmas grows ever closer and you still have time to gift or decorate with poinsettias, evergreen wreaths, boughs, swags,...
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Mize: Oklahoma City symposium explores food insecurity in 73111
Let's put food insecurity in perspective, and in everyday terms. It's from a video narrated by the sonorous George Takei,...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 14, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a remodeled late-1970s contemporary in Quail Creek — with a new heated pool and spa — made for...
Central Oklahoma Habitat appoints Booze, starts 1,000th home
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, which starts work Saturday on its 1,000th home, has appointed Todd Booze, co-founder and...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 14, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $47 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Mize: Oklahoma City-area Realtors give our friend Judy Lindsay posthumous honor
The Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors posthumously named Judy Lindsay as its Realtor of the Year. Count me among the...
Metro OKC to get third At Home store
At Home will be quite at home at the Plaza at Quail Springs, smack in the heart of the Memorial Road retail corridor, itself...
Impeachment charges head to House; Trump cries anew: 'Hoax'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats propelled President Donald Trump’s impeachment toward a historic vote by the full U.S. House as the...
House committee delays historic vote on Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote on articles of impeachment against President...
Easy-to-make flowers for traditional Japanese hair ornaments
TOKYO (AP) — Tsumami kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that were worn by geisha and young daughters of the nobility in a...
Takeaways: Democrats make case in articles of impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, setting up a...
How not to ruin that pricy piece of meat in the holiday meal
Nothing says “celebration” like a ridiculously expensive piece of meat. Well, that’s not really true, but this is the time of...
Opt for fundamentals, not flash, when shopping for plants
Gardeners skimming the newly arrived 2020 seed catalogs should probably spend less time on the tempting photographs and more...
Affordable DIY projects to transform your home
Transformative home renovations don’t need to be complicated, nor do they need to cost an arm and a leg. There are plenty of...
Marni Jameson: New trends in Christmas trees
She hung in for eight years, the old fake fir, and brightened many houses. From my first Florida home in 2011, through several...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Mize: Homebuyer, did they tell you about the list?
EDMOND — Dear Prospective New Homeowner: My house and I are not on speaking terms. It will happen to you. It's been 33 days...
Country sunshine inspires turn to suburban solar
EDMOND — People living out in the country are early adopters of sun power — just ask J.W. Peters and Kevin Jones,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 7, 2019
Osteen Meat Specialties Inc.: 2126 N Broadway Ave., warehouse, remodel, $1,000,000. J.W. Mashburn Development Inc.: 3224 SW 135...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Dec. 7, 2019
Office building sold Rogers Oil Co. paid $1,043,700 to Boyington Eat LLC for a 5,894-square-foot office building on 1/3 acre...
Couple use novel way to downsize after 45 years in the same house
WASHINGTON — "Anything on the tables, take it," she announced to the room, after getting everyone's attention with the golden...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 7, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $35 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 7, 2019
The Listing of the Week, Texas Hill Country-inspired, is on a private 1-acre-plus lot in Edmond's gated Edinborough Pointe...
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Barry Stone: Child safety for laundry chutes
DEAR BARRY: My home was just inspected, and the report says the laundry chute is unsafe for small children. So, I checked with...
See the State Capital Publishing Museum on the Victorian Walk in downtown Guthrie, Oklahoma
GUTHRIE — The State Capital Publishing Museum, one of my favorite historic buildings, will be open for the Victorian Walk in...
Paul Bianchina: A few tips for installing wall insulation
Insulating a wall is a great DIY project, requiring only basic tools and simple skills. But like anything else, you’ll want to...
ASK A DESIGNER: Design-friendly holiday gifts they'll love
Home decor accessories can make great hostess gifts or holiday gifts, but how do you choose something you know the recipient...
Classic Blue is Pantone Color Institute’s color of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — In these uneasy times, as we move along to a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has reached back in time...
Miami Marlins join MLB's trend toward artificial turf
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins will join Major League Baseball's trend toward artificial turf by installing the surface at...
Coral gardeners bring back Jamaica's reefs, piece by piece
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica (AP) — Everton Simpson squints at the Caribbean from his motorboat, scanning the dazzling bands of color for...
Bring spring indoors early — very early — by forcing bulbs
Daffodils sitting on a windowsill against a backdrop of white snow make a fragrant and pretty midwinter scene. This picture,...
Mississippi residents protest pothole with holiday decor
MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) — Residents of a Mississippi city are protesting a large pothole in their neighborhood by decorating it with...
Flowers bloom in a food desert, but it's still a desert; NE OKC Food Security Symposium is set
Food security has to do with more than grocery stores — if not, the food desert in northeast Oklahoma City would appear to be...
Patriotism is the theme of Christmas at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is celebrating American patriotism at the White House this Christmas, incorporating red and...
Howard has Michigan rolling entering big game at Louisville
MIAMI (AP) — Juwan Howard breaks out the Cabbage Patch dance only for special occasions.He did it when he finally became an NBA...
Marni Jameson: Seasonal scents that pass the sniff test
We go through the house opening doors to closed-off rooms sniffing like police dogs. We are a short parade: my husband, myself...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 30, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $59 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
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Expert panel to discuss MAPS 4 projects, downtown OKC
On Dec. 10, Oklahoma City voters will be asked to vote on a fourth go with MAPS. Is MAPS 4 the next piece for the downtown...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Nov. 30, 2019
NICHOLS HILLS Grandmark reopens after renovation Grandmark has entered its renaissance after an extensive redesign and...
Mize: These turkeys are still driving me up my walls
Part 3 (sort of) of "THE LEAK IS COMING FROM UNDER THE SLAB!" EDMOND — Mike Warnke, a Christian comedian back in the day, told...
Central Oklahoma home sales, prices up on low inventory
Home sales entered the fourth quarter stronger than last year here, up nearly 5%, and the median price was also surging, ending...
Mesta Park Holiday Home Tour is so 20th century
Classic early 20th-century architecture — American Foursquare, Craftsman, a splash of the Southwest, a dab of Queen Anne — and...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Nov. 30, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Mid-Del area home tour set
MIDWEST CITY — The Midwest City Council of Garden Clubs will have its annual Holiday Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7....
Mantels & Trees Tour set in OKC's Miller neighborhood
The Miller neighborhood's Mantels & Trees Tour will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10 at 23rd Street Antique...
In 2020, home sales to rise but refinancing to dip, mortgage bankers say
The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts mortgage rates will remain low in 2020, rising to an average of about 4% by the end...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 30, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a new modern farmhouse by Silver Stone Homes on 1/2 acre in Edmond. The 3,292-square-foot home at...
Moesel: Bring on the Christmas greenery
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and are still celebrating the many blessings you enjoy. Hopefully we can all live...
Oklahoma City building permits for Nov. 30, 2019
Sawatzky Constructionz: 7408 SW 69, office-warehouse, erect, $1,444,261. Stalker Co.: 2541 W Wilshire Blvd., residence, erect,...
Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
NEW YORK (AP) — Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash...
Gift-wrapping this season trends jazzy but sustainable
The trend in gift wrapping this holiday season is toward jazzy yet sustainable options. Consider beautifully folded fabrics or...
Navy veteran may have been dead in apartment for 3 years
DESOTO, Texas (AP) — Doris Stevens’ son, a Navy veteran who traveled the world for work and pleasure, suddenly stopped...
‘Pioneer woman’ sticks to her groove with new cookbook
NEW YORK (AP) — Ree Drummond — known for her Food Network cooking show, ``The Pioneer Woman’’ — won’t follow diet trends to...
Help-yourself breakfast buffet makes it easy on host, guests
Let’s say guests are staying with you for some part of the holiday. You’ve planned a beautiful, robust holiday dinner. You’ve...
Wintertime mulching, watering helps drought-sensitive plants
Wind-driven air and too little precipitation are common wintertime side effects that can damage drought-sensitive trees, lawns...
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Mayo Clinic, Abu Dhabi Health Services open hospital in UAE
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Mayo Clinic and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company have joined together to open a hospital for complex...
Early spring gardening workshops set
The Oklahoma County Master Gardeners will present the three-day workshop for novices and experienced gardeners alike, Home...
Oklahoma County property transactions from The Oklahoman for Nov. 23, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $35 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 23, 2019
The Listing of the Week is an updated home on a 0.21-acre, wooded, corner lot across from a greenbelt in the heart of Quail...
Move over, islands: Kitchen tables are making a comeback
Growing up, there was one place to be after every holiday meal: my grandma's kitchen table. It was a hub of activity and...
Oklahoma City buildng permits from The Oklahoman for Nov. 23, 2019
Lingo Construction: 100 N Broadway Ave., BankFirst Tower, office, remodel, $5,500,000. Lingo Construction: 100 N Broadway Ave.,...
Mize: Halloween gremlins, goblins still haunting my 'old' house
Part 2 of "THE LEAK IS COMING FROM UNDER THE SLAB!" EDMOND — Where was I? What was I doing? Wait. What? Who am I? Why am I...
Mingle at the Mansion set for Dec. 14
Preservation Oklahoma Inc. will kick off the holiday season at the second annual Mingle at the Mansion, presented by Sage...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Nov. 23, 2019
EDMOND Renovations planned for Edmond Library building The Edmond Library building, 10 S Boulevard, will be closed from Dec. 9...
New to the (urban) core: McKinley Row a first for Omega Investments in Oklahoma City
Omega Investments has made its name investing in tired, old houses and breathing new life into them, for rent and for sale,...
Marni Jameson: 'Gathering' elevates the everyday place at the table
Home blogger Bre Doucette had just propped the last mini pumpkin on her dining room table for her Thanksgiving-themed staging...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Nov. 23, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Oklahoma Association of Realtors announces leadership class
The Oklahoma Association of Realtors announces its 2019 Class of LeadershipOAR, a program that identifies emerging Realtor...
Julia Laughlin: Winter protection for landscape plants
Plants that often experience winter damage are the broadleaf evergreens such as hollies and boxwood. Water loss can cause...
US home sales rose 1.9% last month, lifted by lower rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans took advantage of lower mortgage rates and purchased more homes in October, though sales were held...
Give the gift of winter white this holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — White is snow and Santa’s beard, so why not share the joy by embracing the color in holiday gifts?The...
Bucks star Antetokounmpo suing home remodeling contractor
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is suing a home remodeling contractor he says failed to perform the...
Divided US House committee backs pot decriminalization
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the...
Apple detectives comb US Northwest for ‘lost’ varieties
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The apple tree stands alone near the top of a steep hill, wind whipping through its branches as a perfect...
Before you travel, take steps to ensure a happy homecoming
People tend to spend a lot of time planning their holiday travel but not a lot preparing for their return home. But returning...
Table’s new star? The relaxed and versatile dinner bowl
Dinner menus are now crowded with mixed greens bowls, savory stews and casseroles, which can create a quandary when it’s time...
Eerie plants’ season didn’t end with Halloween
If you’re missing Halloween, there are some eerie indoor and outdoor plants that carry the spooky season into winter and...
Italy’s white truffle hunters worry about climate change
ALBA, Italy (AP) — Rising global temperatures are worrying truffle hunters around the Italian town of Alba, where the most...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 16, 2019
The Listing of the Week has an indoor swimming pool and backs to a greenbelt on 0.4 acre in the Preston Hills addition of...
Moesel: Freeze kills nearly everything but pansies, kale, cabbage
The hard killing freeze arrived this week across Oklahoma. Leaves have been falling or blowing off our deciduous trees in...
Tree lighting set at Will Rogers Gardens
The annual tree lighting ceremony at Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1. The free,...
Oklahoma City building permits for Nov. 16, 2019
Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis PC: 7210 SW 29, automotive repair-wash, erect, $2,500,000. Marc Morgan: 15100 Stoney Spring Road,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 16, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $42 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Barry Stone: Home inspector makes faulty recommendation
DEAR BARRY: Our home is about 35 years old. When we bought it, our home inspector reported that the two garage door openers...
Mesta Park plans its 42nd holiday home tour
Six homes, a festive refreshment porch, holiday music by neighborhood students and a visit from Santa Claus will be features of...
Marni Jameson: 'French Refreshed' offers lessons in pared-down sophistication
Back when I was a live-in home stager, trading the perks of a permanent residence for reduced rent and flexibility, my job was...
Dear elders: Medical marijuana is still against federal law
Realtors took up marijuana last weekend — to talk about, I mean — at their annual conference and expo in San Francisco. A panel...
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Oklahoma garden calendar for Nov. 16, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
`Like theater in tile form’: Tile’s patterns, designs expand
People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials.But the industry...
Set the table early, and other tips for Thanksgiving hosts
Hosting Thanksgiving isn’t for the faint of heart. There are more dishes than you might usually serve. More timing concerns...
Take advantage of seasonal pause to make 2020 garden plans
The outdoor growing season is over in most of the U.S., and it's time to pause and take stock. Review those gardening...
From kitchen tools to books, gifts for young chefs
Do you have a kid in your life who loves a good baking session? Who really wants to use your chef's knife? Who is addicted to...
Glam holiday décor that gets the party started
Had enough of all that serene winter wonderland decor, the birch trees and reindeer and sleighs? Ready to change it up this...
The ideal wine for Thanksgiving dinner? It's complicated
For many of us who love to cook and host on Thanksgiving, one central mystery remains: What to pour?Before I turn to the...
Future unclear for planned manufactured home park
EDMOND — The controversial manufactured home park planned for just outside the Edmond city limits is dead in the water after...
Pipe goblin soaks us in hot water
LEAKS NEVER GET BETTER. DEAR PROSPECTIVE NEW HOMEOWNER, THAT IS A TIP. THIS IS ANOTHER IN AN OCCASIONAL SERIES OF PROSPECTIVE...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 9, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $58 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Carlton Landing Realty partners with Oklahoma City-based Keller Williams group
CARLTON LANDING — Carlton Landing Realty has entered a strategic partnership with the Wyatt Poindexter Group, of Keller...
Literally for the birds, Populations are crashing, but we can mitigate the losses
The arrival of crisp fall weather has gardeners thinking about the winter, a period of retreat in the garden but not of death....
Brighten up landscape for fall, winter interest
After the beauty and abundance of a wet summer, the fall and winter months can be a little dull. But with planning, these...
Sage Realty goes with Sotheby's
NICHOLS HILLS — Sotheby's International Realty has expanded to Oklahoma and affiliated with Sage Realty Partners, which now...
Barry Stone: Realtor uncertain about home inspector referrals
DEAR BARRY: As a professional Realtor, disclosure of property defects is an essential part of my business. I don't ever want to...
Marni Jameson: In homage to the humble basket
Shame on me. I have been writing this home column now for 16-plus years. Every. Single. Week. Over those years, I have written...
Oklahoma garden calendar for Nov. 9, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Homes by Taber donates to Wings
Homes by Taber has donated $8,750 to Wings as part of its Taber Cares charitable initiative. Wings is a nonprofit organization...
With homeowners insurance, the more you claim, the more you pay
Something that went down in Paris, Texas, or Paris, Arkansas — something like a bunch of the houses — would have a bigger...
5 household cleaning hacks using essential oils
From cleaners and sprays to air fresheners and more, essential oils are making their way into the mainstream as commonplace,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Nov. 9, 2019
Heliz Architecture & Design: 11600 Broadway Extension, office, remodel, $625,000. Integrity Fine Homes LLC: 14121 Timber...
Oklahoma City preservation leader dies
Lynne Rostochil, Oklahoma City historic preservation advocate and activist, author, photographer and prominent blogger, has...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 9, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a traditional, three-story brick home with heated pool on 0.45 acre in Nichols Hills. The...
Simple can be gorgeous when setting a holiday table
Setting a gorgeous table for a holiday meal doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, says interior designer Elizabeth Stuart....
Oklahoma Supreme Court court leaves housing park parked
EDMOND — The state Supreme Court has immobilized a manufactured home park envisioned 34 years ago, started three years ago,...
Weaving and fiber arts get the new MoMA treatment
NEW YORK (AP) — Modestly sized but expansive in scope, the exhibit "Taking a Thread for a Walk" in the newly revamped and...
Try something new with uncommonly delicious (and ugly) fruit
As I savor one of my just-picked American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana), I'm reminded how this fruit — and a few other...
Signs your aging parents may need more help at home
Every day, roughly 10,000 baby boomers nationwide turn 65, according to the Pew Research Center, which means that a growing...
Six ways to make a laundry room somewhere you actually want to spend time
Your laundry area, whether it's a tiny closet or a corner of the basement, can actually be a happy place. In a recent...
Paul Bianchina: Time to check off some fall chores
As the old saying goes, there’s frost on the pumpkin, so it must be fall. That means it’s time for my annual checklist of some...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 2, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a custom, luxury lakeview home with stately curb appeal — copper patina awnings, turret and arches —...
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Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 2, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $24 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Inns and outs of Airbnb – Part 2: Success is in the details
When I caught up with Adrienne Biggs by phone, she had just come in from shopping for a collapsible highchair and sounded out...
Moesel: Freeze does in annuals
The biggest part of our state has now had a fairly hard freeze so most of our tender annuals are done for this growing season....
Barry Stone: Contractor versus home inspector
DEAR BARRY: One problem I've noticed with home inspectors is that they sometimes report defects that turn out not to be...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Nov. 2, 2019
ADG PC: 120 N Robinson Ave., (First National Center), hotel/motel, remodel, $51,762,198. ADG PC: 140 Park Ave., (First...
Edmond home sales up through summer
EDMOND — Edmond housing sailed into summer with sales through July up 5 percent compared with the same period in 2018 — and...
OKC-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Autopsy shows 8-foot python fatally strangled Indiana woman
OXFORD, Ind. (AP) — An autopsy has determined that an Indiana woman found with an 8-foot-long (2.4-meter-long) python wrapped...
Indiana woman found dead with 8-foot python around her neck
OXFORD, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman found with an 8-foot-long (2.4-meter-long) python wrapped around her neck had apparently...
RIGHT AT HOME: Design and décor with British flair
Britain's political climate may be gloomy, but on the decor front the sun is shining. Young designers and established firms are...
Salvage shops offer sustainable decor with a story
Two of the hottest trends in home decor are sustainability and authenticity. No wonder architectural salvage shops are...
Flowers looking tired? How to extend their vase life
Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection,...
Rising home prices, falling sales hurting small businesses
NEW YORK (AP) — Many small companies tied to the housing market are seeing a slowdown in business, one that's forecast to...
Hockney works, tribal baskets highlight love of Yosemite
PHOENIX (AP) — Decades before Yosemite became a national park and mesmerized visitors like British artist David Hockney, it was...
Economist to OKC builders, It's all about jobs
Homebuilders (and everyone else), Oklahoma's job growth is even more anemic than economist Ted C. Jones told us. Jones,...
Julia Laughlin: Repurpose those fall leaves!
Bagging leaves to go to the landfill is a waste of landfill space and a waste of a valuable garden resource. Instead of bagging...
The Oklahoman's garden events calendar for Oct. 26, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Paul Bianchina: An easy solution for bolting into concrete
Bolting framing, fixtures, equipment or just about anything else down to concrete has always been a tough task. There are a...
Barry Stone: Who should repair dryrot damage?
DEAR BARRY: Before selling my home, I hired a termite inspector, as advised by my Realtor. No termites were found, but the...
What to think about before applying for a loan
Whether you’re applying for a new credit card, refinancing a loan or buying a house, lenders consider many factors when making...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Oct. 26, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $31 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
The Oklahoman's Real Estate Notes for Oct. 26, 2019
PONCA CITY 'Man Camp' mobile home park sold Keith Wilson, a broker specializing in mobile home parks, just sold an oil patch...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Oct. 26, 2019
DeVinci Cast Stone LLC: 4602 S MacArthur Blvd., warehouse, supplement, $1,500,000. LSQ Investors LLC: 211 N Robinson Ave.,...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Oct. 26, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a well-maintained and improved former builder's model home on 0.28 acre in the Fairways at Surrey...
Inns and Outs of Airbnb – Part 1: The Kindness of Strangers
“She came bearing earplugs,” my daughter Paige is telling me about her latest Airbnb guest. “She snored?” I guessed. “And...
Roof repair: Cold hard hail, cold hard cash, cold hard facts
Did you see Marni Jameson's column last week about having to actually pay out of pocket for a new roof? Can you imagine? Poor...
OKC's Gatewood neighborhood tour to show off park, homes
The Gatewood Home Tour on Sunday will feature the usual mix of historic, renovated and eclectic homes, but organizers also are...
Bed Bath & Beyond pulls pumpkins over blackface complaints
NYACK, N.Y. (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond has removed pumpkins painted black with white mouths following complaints they were...
Cover your ground, for your plants' sake
Nature abhors bare ground, and so should you. Her response to naked earth is to clothe it, a job at which many weeds excel.Bare...
Realism of Harvard's Glass Flowers still dazzles
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Tucked inside a museum on the Harvard University campus is a gallery teeming with plants so lifelike in...
A splash of color can refresh the kitchen without a remodel
Some days, do you look around your kitchen and think about ripping it apart and starting fresh? But a full kitchen remodel...