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Just about a year ago I was asked if I would be interested in taking part in the construction of a prototype home using a newly developing European “green building specification.” The loc...

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For the seasoned gardener or house plant fanatic, keeping house plants alive and thriving might be second nature, but is by no means a great secret! Light, water and humidity, pro...

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Here’s a picture of a “grown-up” terrarium I bought from ‘Contained Beauty,’ a mom-owned business that sells flowers, fairy gardens and terrariums at the Clayton Farmer’s Market. Any...

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Interior design and decorating trends for 2012 will reflect the mood of the nation and the re-emergence of comfort and confidence. Americans have been looking forward to the current ...

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Brothers Michael, Douglas, and Gregory Mullenix are suing their father, Country Life Acres resident, Ivan Mullenix in the St. Louis County courtroom of Judge David Vincent. The brothe...

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Overall, the value of residential, commercial and agricultural property in St. Louis County this year is down compared to 2009 estimates, County Assessor Jake Zimmerman said. However...

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Normally, the Maryland Heights Patch House Hunt features five open houses in the community for the upcoming weekend. Due to Easter celebrations, however, the open house choices this w...