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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: An American in Paris in the age of coronavirus comes home and plants a garden
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sarah Bytyqi, founder and managing broker of Verbode, a real estate brokerage downtown, was in Paris in late...
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#ThrowbackThursday: Sowing seeds of victory
We are running a #ThrowbackThursday image each week, showcasing Oklahoma’s history. Be sure to follow us on Twitter...
Virus casts a dark cloud over once-thriving home market
BOSTON (AP) — When Rebeka McBride and her husband put their home in Washington state on the market in early March, the...
Outlook 2020: 'Life throws curve balls, so grit is required,' Lisa Synar says
• Name: Lisa B. Synar, 64, executive director of OKC Beautiful, who has doubled programming at the only nonprofit dedicated to...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Gardening goes viral
The coronavirus has so many people staying in, but out in their gardens, that seeds are in short supply. "We garden every year...
Marni Jameson: When sheltering in place, home doubles as office, school and gym
“What’s for dinner at your house, Marni?” came the text from my future son-in-law (that is, if the July wedding isn’t canceled...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for April 4, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a large home with office in a 1.8-acre wooded, parklike setting in the Edmond area of northeast...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Two builders and a lender walk into a pandemic
It looked to me like a couple of homebuilders pulled extra building permits last week to get ahead of the coronavirus slowdown,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for April 4, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $102 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for April 4, 2020
Norev LLC: 3012 NW 150, medical clinic-office, supplement, $1,360,320. Justin S. and Lyndsie N. Dallas: 2845 S Portland Ave.,...
The therapeutic value of the garden in trying times
If someone were to say I must self-isolate in the garden for the next few weeks, I would shake him or her by the hand. If I...
Barry Stone, Forced-air furnace won’t turn off
DEAR BARRY: Last year we replaced our rock roof with asphalt shingles, and the strangest thing has been happening ever since....
Rodd Moesel, Plant world is oblivious to coronavirus
We humans have been altering our schedules and behavior to avoid and beat the COVID-19 virus, but nature doesn’t know about...
Top Oklahoma residential property brokerages emphasize service
Five Oklahoma brokerages — four in Tulsa, one in Oklahoma City — landed on the 2020 REAL Trends 500 rankings of leading U.S....
High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoors
Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant...
Feed the soul: In chaotic times, gardening becomes therapy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dig. Plant. Breathe.As spring's arrival in the Northern Hemisphere coincides with government...
Largest US dam removal stirs debate over coveted West water
KLAMATH, Calif. (AP) — The second-largest river in California has sustained Native American tribes with plentiful salmon for...
The census counts, Realtors say
Realtors are urging people to participate in the national census. It will have a big impact on the future housing market, said...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for March 28, 2020
Gary J Randolph Construction Inc.: 12208 Stonemill Manor Court, residence, erect, $785,000. Wheeler Construction LLC: 1701...
Pau; Bianchina, Check hairline concrete cracks before sealing
Q: We had a new driveway poured last spring, probably 100 by 25 feet. It has developed hairline cracks on some of the...
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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Live-work-play is another way to stay at home in Oklahoma City's Wilshire Point neighborhood
The coronavirus has people in a temporary stay-at-home mode, but at Wilshire Point it will be a way of life for the long haul —...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma, Impacts on housing
Here are some notes on the coronavirus and its effects on the housing market. Showing online Oklahoma City Realtors rushed...
Barry Stone, Buyer questions illegal laundry drain
DEAR BARRY: The home I'm buying has a bootlegged drainpipe from the laundry, which was pointed out by my home inspector....
Marni Jameson: How to keep coronavirus from coming home
I don’t know about you, but lately, as the spread of the new coronavirus has driven me and everyone else indoors to shelter in...
Learn more about gardening, or even become a Master Gardener
If you are finding extra time on your hands due to the current health crisis, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy some...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 28, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $57 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Espalier: how to train plants for the tracery of branches
Espalier is a way of training and pruning plants so their branches lie in an orderly and ornamental two-dimensional form. The...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Many rentless renters get a break
Many apartment renters who fall ill, can't work, lose their job or can't pay their rent for some other reason related to the...
Marni Jameson, Six tips to finding your fountain
"Did you see the Fountain of Youth?” I ask Jessica, the graduate student living with us. She is freshly back from a day trip to...
Barry Stone, Seller asks about smoke alarms
DEAR BARRY: Our listing agent says we have to install smoke alarms before selling our home. We've lived here for 35 years...
Oklahoma City home show is postponed
The Oklahoma City Home + Outdoor Living Show, originally scheduled for March 27-29, has been postponed as a result of...
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Stuck at home? Get in some yard, garden time
Virus issues have taken over the newspaper, private conversations and the internet, and we aren’t talking plant viruses....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020
Plains Management Goup: 6201 N Western Ave., hotel-mtel, erect, $20,500,000. No name provided: 420 W Main St., office, remodel,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $44 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Real estate briefs from The Oklahoman for March 21, 2020.
Treasurer's office has limited access The Oklahoma County Treasurer's Office will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Booming builders find buyers online
Home construction started the year with a boom in the Oklahoma City area, and two leading builders said they have seen no...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Online dispatches from the front lines (of home sales in Oklahoma City)
Don't be fooled by any stiff upper lips: The new coronavirus is hitting real estate agents where it hurts, in home showings and...
About Andrew French
• Name: Andrew French. • Date of birth: March 17, 1992. • Birthplace: Oklahoma City. • Lives in: Edmond. • Title/position:...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for March 21, 2020
The Listing of the Week has four bedrooms, plus an office, plus a bonus room, in the Rushbrook neighborhood, southeast of NW...
Exceptional perennial varieties keep a garden fresh, interesting
Almost everything we encounter in life has three stages: anticipation, experience and memory. Of these, anticipation is the...
Close to home, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association's young president grew up with experience
EDMOND — Andrew French, the youngest-ever president of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, does not have to look...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Spring won't be the same without home shows
Spring has sprung, but with the usual popular spring events delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak, it will seem broken....
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Sheriff's sales, foreclosures suspended
Add foreclosures and property foreclosure sales to the list of shutdowns. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s property foreclosure...
How I bought a tiny home; one woman's story
HGTV shows have popularized tiny homes — typically those smaller than 400 square feet — in a big way. Many people are drawn to...
`Re-Wilding’ your lawn takes work, especially at first
“Re-wilding” is the trend toward diversifying traditional lawns by putting in native plants that flower and fruit, boosting...
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No room for a boom, Mortgage lenders aren't quite over the last rush to refinance
If you blinked, you missed the refi boom. The rush to refinance home mortgages was two weeks ago, when investors fleeing...
What now? Facing life without the entertainment world
NEW YORK (AP) — Overheard as the entertainment world stalled in response to the coronavirus outbreak: “What are we gonna do...
105-year-old race massacre survivor's Tulsa home restored
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — When Lessie Benningfield Randle turned 105 on Nov. 10, she wanted two things for her birthday.Randle, one...
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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Medical marijuana bills challenge Bible Belt politics
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Facing a potentially historic vote on whether to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky, Republican...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for March 14, 2020
Lingo Construction Services: 1801 Wheeler, office, erect, $4,000,000. SGA Design Group: 11333 SW 44, retail sales, erect,...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for March 14, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Barry Stone, Inspection report isn't repair list for sellers
DEAR BARRY: We hired a home inspector to evaluate the home we’re buying, but now we’re wondering if it was worth the money. The...
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...
Kitchen redo story gives me sinking feelings
Rather than give my kitchen sink a hard look, a degunking and rearranging, as suggested by the how-to feature story on this...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 14, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $37 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Coronavirus outbreak roundup for real estate in Central Oklahoma
Here is a rundown of issues, developments, and perspectives related to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as it affects real estate...
Marni Jameson, Late designer’s quest to elevate the ordinary lives on in new kitchenware line
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inspired Home Show in Chicago was canceled amid coronavirus concerns. All journalistic objectivity aside,...
You CAN grow your own food!
If you have always wanted to grow your own vegetables or herbs, this is the time to get started! Growing produce is a fun and...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for March 14, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a condominium in The Logan, built in 1929, restored and updated by Brent Swift Design Build. The...
5 practical solutions for taming the mess around your kitchen sink
It's easy to ignore the clutter around the kitchen sink as you're rinsing kale or scrubbing a frying pan. But if you stop to...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Housing market on edge; Oklahoma City Realtors brace for impact of virus
The social and economic impact of the coronavirus, not necessarily COVID-19 itself, has home buyers and sellers on edge and is...
Bringing it home: Find inspiration in public spaces’ decor
Sometimes, sitting in a public place like a hotel lobby, you notice a mix of colors you’d never considered using in your own...
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March is a great time to prune many shrubs, but not all
Don't prune your forsythia, lilac or mock orange yet. Anything you cut off now will result in that much less of a flower show...
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity dedicates its 1,000th house
Call it Central Oklahoma Habitat for 1,000 families — so far. Brittani Githiri will call the charity builder's 1,000th house...
Marni Jameson, 10 ways to design a forever home
Bob Thacker had a crazy idea for a house. He just wasn’t sure his fiance would go along. Like most couples who marry or remarry...
Spring is tuning up
The daffodils are blooming, and it appears spring is ever closer as we begin the symphony of spring garden color. Soon we will...
Myriad Botanical Gardens to present annual Oklahoma Gardening School at Oklahoma City University
The wind comes sweeping down the plain, storms are watched and warned, hail settles in drifts — no respite from a drought — and...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for March 7, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a custom-built, one-owner home on the 5th green of the Golf Club at Surrey Hills. The...
Bianchina: Here's the lowdown on insulation
What is insulation? What’s it made of? How does it work and how is it measured? Here’s a little background that might help when...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for March 7, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $41 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for March 7, 2020
SCI Construction Ltd.: 1400 E Memorial Road, nursing home, erect, $8,500,000. M Family Distributors Inc.: 3620 NW 39, retail...
Barry Stone, Homeowner has swamp under house
DEAR BARRY: Every time it rains, the crawlspace under my house becomes a swamp, with ponds and puddles everywhere. Several of...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar events for March 7, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Real estate transactions
Cushman & Wakefield-Commercial Oklahoma reports these real estate transactions: • Tiger Tail 1234 LLC paid $494,000 to...
Oklahoma Realtors recap 2019 at CapCon 2020
CapCon 2020 — the Oklahoma Association of Realtors' annual Capitol Conference, held this week — was as much about 2019. “The...
Lowest-ever mortgage rates go viral
The new coronavirus freaked out the Fed, which sent mortgage interest rates to the lowest level ever, yes or no? Yes and no....
Tributes, protest mark 250th anniversary of Boston Massacre
BOSTON (AP) — Solemn ceremonies and a protest marked the 250th anniversary Thursday of the massacre in Boston that helped spark...
Pirates sanitize LECOM Park as proactive measure vs. virus
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have given their spring training home a deep clean as a proactive measure after a...
City of Edmond, OSU host free outdoor water conservation classes
EDMOND — The city of Edmond Water Resources Department is partnering with the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension...
Vuitton stages style history wall, Chanel goes pared-down
PARIS (AP) — Louis Vuitton staged a dazzling cinematic fashion production to cap Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, with a wall of...
UAW, stung by corruption, seeks $1.3M for vacation home
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers is seeking $1.29 million for the Michigan vacation home of its former president.The...
Spring decor trends: soothing, soft, sustainable, stylish
If you’re looking for respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring...
Flowers and floral design are abloom in 2020 decor
In lighting fixtures, wallpapers, bedding and wall art, flowers are coming up all over in 2020. Along with floral design in...
Bold decor, and you still get the security deposit back
Noelle Daumeyer and her roommates knew they needed a big, bold art piece to decorate the bland, white walls in the living room...
Buy, build or fix: What’s best for first-time home buyers?
With a limited supply of entry-level housing for sale, getting your foot in the door you want could be a challenge if you’re...
`Sustainable gardening' includes many eco-friendly practices
``Sustainable” is one of gardening’s trendiest buzzwords, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in...
Virus news fuels return of forlorn White House briefing room
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House briefing room is back in business.The historic White House setting had fallen into something...
Marijuana and property, schwag to mids to dank
The marijuana business is turning schwag property to mids and mids to dank. That's cannabis speak. Schwag is bad, mids is...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 29, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $48 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Ready, set, March!
Be sure to enjoy your “Leap Day” Saturday before the busy spring season begins! March is the beginning of the gardening season...
Home, green home
As concerns about global warming, pollution, habitat loss and plastic islands in the Pacific grow, more and more households are...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 29, 2020
Charles A Shadid LLC: 9120 N MacArthur Blvd., retail sales, remodel, $981,900. JCT Custom Homes LLC: 17516 Egrets Landing,...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Feb. 29, 2020
The Listing of the Week is an open-concept, ranch-style log home on 160 acres near Mulhall. The 2,455-square-foot home, at the...
Adjusting sales, Oklahoma City Realtors president learned to adjust to a whole new business
For JT Brown, life began at 60. A whole new kind of life did anyway. After a long career in retail, he sailed into real estate,...
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Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Feb. 29, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Marni Jameson: Reader wonders what to do with old accolades
I received an email last week from Betty in Celebration, Florida: "Hi Marni, I’m usually pretty good at decluttering and...
Barry Stone, Inspector discourages folding ladder in garage ceiling
DEAR BARRY: We want to use our attic for additional storage space and were planning to install a folding ladder in the garage...
Glass recycling market in U.S. is shattered
Glass is out as a recyclable, and it's everybody's fault. Since the first of the year, Republic Services, the recycling...
Paul Bianchina, Any insulation works for dryer vent pipe
Q: I am running my dryer vent through my unconditioned crawl space and out the adjacent wall. I am using smooth, rigid pipe,...
Real estate briefs from The Oklahoman for Feb. 29, 2020.
OKC office market is weak Oklahoma City's strong economy, low unemployment and growing population aren't helping the office...
Urban Hike from Myriad Botanical Gardens to begin in March
Take a hike, literally, with a new Urban Hike beginning this spring at Myriad Botanical Gardens. Immediately after the...
Atlanta's Olympic cauldron to be relit for marathon trial
ATLANTA (AP) — The Olympic cauldron used in the 1996 Games in Atlanta was scheduled to be publicly lit for the first time in...
That orange seed you just spit out? Grow a tree
"What a waste," I was thinking this morning as I spat out a seed from an orange. That seed could have grown into a whole orange...
Skeptic of world being round dies in California rocket crash
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — A California man who said he wanted to fly to the edge of outer space to see if the world is round has...
German, Dutch carnival parades called off due to weather
BERLIN (AP) — Several cities in western Germany canceled their traditional carnival parades at short notice Sunday, citing...
Oklahoma City Orchestra League selects 2020 Show House
The Oklahoma City Orchestra League has selected the 47th Symphony Show House: a five-bedroom, nine-bath home with pool at 2737...
Marni Jameson, If you've got room to spare, why not share?
Every morning, when I foggily head from my bedroom to the kitchen for my first cup of coffee, I see, lying in a tidy heap at...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 22, 2020
Capstone Construction Services LLC: 4445 N Lincoln Blvd., apartment, remodel, $20,000,000. Do Neal, et al.: 7727 S Sunnylane...
Moesel: Warming temps invite cool-season planting in central Oklahoma
Our gardening opportunities are expanding rapidly as the days get longer and the temperatures edge up on our way to spring in...
Outside the boxes, builder can't contain himself in Edmond, Oklahoma
EDMOND — Greg Roberts thought outside the boxes for a home design, and it landed him with three of the things, big ones — big...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 22, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $48 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Feb. 22, 2020
The Listing of the Week is an executive home with a walk-out basement on 6.3 wooded acres in Edmond. The 7,234-square-foot home...
Oklahoma gardening calendar
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Steady apartment demand keeps rents on the rise in Oklahoma City
Apartment rents are on the rise, despite all the new construction, because of steady demand, steady renovation of existing...
Marijuana: Not all value it the same
Is marijuana good for the 'hood, or bad? Your neighborhood, I mean. The one surrounded by dispensaries, I mean. Property...
Real estate briefs from The Oklahoman for Feb. 22, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY Report shows strong industrial real estate market The industrial property market in Oklahoma City showed...
Oklahoma Home Builders Association to build new headquaters
State homebuilders are building a new building for themselves, a new headquarters just north of the state Capitol. The Oklahoma...
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...
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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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 City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Feb. 15, 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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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...
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....
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...
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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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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....
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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,...
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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...
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....
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 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.,...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Symposium in OKC to showcase gardening experts
Local, regional and national speakers will share insight and inspiration for home gardeners, as well as professional...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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....
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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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 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....
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 &...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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,...
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...
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...
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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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...