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FRONT COMBO Juan Quintana, the 40-year-old designer for Miami's Pavilion Furniture, makes the impression that he is unassuming, not ego driven.
If you fit the criteria, you can claim the $6,500 credit as soon as you close on a qualifying house.
Ah, the recliner. The American invention that linked lazing in the living room to television and frozen dinners is one of the few bright spots in a well-worn U.S. household furniture industry.
After house-hunting, negotiating a price and working out details of his move, Patrick O'Leary was ready to tackle the real work: understanding and operating the various mechanical systems in his new, 6,000-square-foot home.
Whether it's fine architecture or a hardwood hammock, homes at this price offer a slew of cool digs. One property revisits Greek classicism with a stunning result, while another seems lifted from a colonial estate tucked into the hills of a Caribbean island.
On Jan. 1, say good-bye to last-minute mystery charges at mortgage settlement.
Not too long ago most of us thought outdoor furniture was a table with four chairs for the patio and maybe a few chaises by the pool. No longer. Outdoor furniture has gone uptown with styles as varied and as comfortable as what we put indoors.
Having moved five times in the last nine years, Pam Syx, now of Venice, Fla., had many opportunities to chuck some of her two children's artwork along the way.
When Edith Frank, 83, got an offer on her three-bedroom Florida house, there was a catch: The buyer wanted to close in two weeks. No way, she thought; she couldn't possibly sort through a lifetime's possessions so quickly.
It has been said that the present code has encouraged many lenders to use appraisal management companies, some of them owned by or affiliated with the lenders themselves.
EVENTS Fairchild's Bird Day: Leading ornithological experts answer questions on birding. Also explore the James A. Kushlan Bird Trail with five bird zones, including hummingbird and hawk zones; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; $20, $15 seniors 65 and up, $10 kids 6-17, free for kids 5 and under and FTBG members. 305-667-1651 or www.fairchildgarden.org.
Signs your garage needs organizing: You have to buy a third set of crutches, because you can't remember where in the garage you put the pairs you bought the first two times you stumbled over your kids' sports equipment. Or you're just tired of the mess.
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tropical tree native to western India that has been cultivated in Florida for more than a century. It is a handsome tree and has the added benefit of producing a large, sweet fruit.
Goth and glitter. Bones and ornaments dusted with lime, ebony, orange or purple sparkle. Startling images on dishware and textiles.
Counting sheep to fall asleep? The cause of your insomnia might not be in your head, but under it. Follow these guidelines from the American Down and Feather Council to select -- and care for -- the perfect feather pillow.
Honest consumers who challenge their credit scores are being ambushed when applying for a mortgage.
Q: What is the proper fertilizer for topiaries? The tips of the branches appear to dry out. L.F.,
The American Institute of Architects opens Celebrate Architecture + Design Nov. 1 with its annual sand sculpture competition on Crandon Beach. The contest kicks off three weeks of architecture and design-related events, including lectures, receptions, exhibits, tours and competitions, and culminates in a gala at which design award winners will be announced.
EVENTS East Everglades Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; R.F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182nd Ave., Homestead; free. www.orchidseeos.com.
Collections are a blessing. They speak to our memories and passions like nothing else in the home. But collections also can be a curse. Once friends and family figure out what you like, watch out.
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