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The Eco-Kitchen Challenge
Renovating to be green takes more time, research and intestinal fortitude than doing it the regular way. Is a 16-month journey to a new kitchen worth it? Journal reporter Gwendolyn Bounds details her remodeling process.

Can Houses Be Sold Like Art?
A restored modernist home in Palm Springs, Calif., fetched $15 million this week at Christie's prestigious evening sales -- a record for a home sold at an art-house auction. But some devotees of midcentury architecture were dismayed. Photos

Fannie, Freddie Called Weak in Capital Base
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's meager capital could pose a significant risk to taxpayers and financial institutions, their regulator said.

Consumers Are Downbeat on Economy
Consumer sentiment about the economy hit a 28-year low, while housing starts jumped 8.2% in April on gains in the multifamily category.

Pushing the Envelope on Vegetables
Garden centers, catalogs and seed companies are promoting strange, colorful vegetables to intrigue veteran gardeners and inspire a new generation who -- until recently -- hadn't shown much interest in getting their hands in the dirt.

American Girl Founder Puts Houses on Sale
Pleasant Rowland, the founder of doll company American Girl, has put both of her houses in Aurora, N.Y., on the market. Former Bear Stearns executive Alvin H. Einbender has listed his apartment…plus more. Photos

Congress Faults Bush on Housing Bill
The Bush administration is a surprising wild card in the debate about a housing rescue. Lawmakers say the White House has sent mixed signals about what kind of housing bill it would approve.

Fannie to Scrap Policy Over Down Payments
Fannie Mae is expected to announce that it is scrapping a policy requiring higher down payments on home mortgages in areas where house prices are falling.

Will Upgrading Your Home Help You Sell It?
The resale value of home improvements in general is sliding, according to experts. In a departure from recent trends, homeowners are getting the best payback from relatively mundane improvements, such as sprucing up the exterior of their house.

Sewer to Spigot: Recycled Water
A growing number of cities and counties grappling with water shortages are turning to a solution that may be tough for some homeowners to stomach: purifying wastewater so that residents can drink it.

Credit Frozen: What To Do?
Across the U.S., lenders are slashing home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). June Fletcher on what to do if your loan is put on ice.

Home Buyers, Start Your Engines
The latest data on the housing market shows that prices are falling at last. If you're thinking of buying, now's the time to look.

Relocation Costs Hit Companies
Companies are disclosing sizable bills to cover real-estate losses of transferred senior officers. Qwest lost $1.8 million on its CEO's former home.

Maguire May Be Forced Out
Robert Maguire III ended his last-ditch effort to buy the company he founded and is on the verge of being forced out as chairman and CEO.

Consumers Are Downbeat on Economy
Consumer sentiment about the economy hit a 28-year low, while housing starts jumped 8.2% in April on gains in the multifamily category.

A Gamble That Went Bust
The collapse of ANB, an Arkansas bank that went bust last week in the biggest failure of a brick-and-mortar U.S. bank in more than a decade, is an ominous sign for many banks that gambled on real estate.

Family Feud Upsets Asian Firm
A family feud roiling one of the world's largest property developers, Sun Hung Kai Properties, took a fresh turn when its chairman and CEO won a temporary injunction fending off what he called an attempt by his two younger brothers to oust him.

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In Planning a Shed, Form -- and Everything Else -- Follows Function
Q: DEAR TIM: I need storage-shed plans because the clutter in my garage has become unbearable. What should I be looking for? Is it necessary to have detailed plans if I am going to do the work myself?



How Does Your Garden Grow?
Here are a few of my top do-it-yourself gardening guidelines:



Home Front: The "Feel" of Sheets, plus Flooded Basements, Ceiling Fans, Tuscan Colors and More
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Late Spring Answers on Tulips and Training, Butterflies and Begonias
Washington's growing season is in full swing. Q: My wife loves tulips. Is it true they only last one to two seasons? Are there any species that come back every year?



Giving Ceramic Tile Color That Will Last
Q: DEAR TIM: Can you instruct me on how to paint ceramic tile? Money is tight now, and painting the tile is the only thing I can afford. Can you paint old ceramic tile so it won't peel? Is there a special ceramic tile paint?



The Right Plants to Attract Those Winged Works of Art
Now is the time to install plants that will attract butterflies so that these beautiful insects can spend the summer visiting flowers, drinking nectar, pollinating plants and adding animation to your garden.



To Earn a Plumbing Permit, Head Back to the Drawing Board
Q: DEAR TIM: My city allows homeowners to install their own plumbing. To get the permit, I need to supply a rough-in plumbing diagram. What is a plumbing diagram? Can I just do a bathroom plumbing diagram? All I am doing is adding a bathroom.



For Most Any Day in May, a Way to Garden Better
Numerous lectures, workshops, tours and other educational programs are scheduled in May. Many require advance registration, so call ahead. Events are free unless otherwise noted.



The Art and the Science of the Trench Drain
Q: DEAR TIM: Do you think a trench drain will solve my soggy yard and the chronic leak in my basement? Many of my neighbors suffered from a recent heavy rainfall, and we all are tired of dealing with water in and around our homes. Will a trench drain really work?



For Tile Matchmakers, Patience Is the Most Important Tool
Q: DEAR TIM: I have ceramic floor tile in my kitchen. We removed a wall to open up the floor plan, and now I must replace the cut tiles with full ones to make the ceramic tile floor look perfect. My builder left behind a box of the original tile, so I have the pieces I need.



In Every Garden, Fertile Ground for Fitness
Physical fitness might not be the main reason avid gardeners till, plant and weed, but regular gardening can help keep you fit.



Moving the Nest
IT'S SOMETHING MANY CITY AND SUBURB DWELLERS only dream about: ditching the corporate grind and finally buying that great little gem of a place in the mountains or down on the shore.



Down by the Bay
THE TRADITIONAL EASTERN SHORE LANDSCAPE SETTING IS ONE OF HISTORIC GRANDEUR -- the colonial house at the end of the shady drive, terraces dotted with pungent old boxwood. It's all very rooted. But, to my mind, the more interesting gardens in eastern Maryland are the ones that rely on that other g...



Dark Beauty
ARTIST JUDY JASHINSKY DID NOT CREATE THE DARKLY MYSTERIOUS AMBIENCE OF HER CAPITOL HILL ROWHOUSE, with its coal-black interior. But she clearly relishes the drama of the stage set.



Home Front: Refinishing Furniture, Front Door Colors, and Furniture Delivery Fees
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Paying in Full Upfront Leaves You With Nothing but Hope
Q: DEAR TIM: My kitchen cabinet remodel has turned into a disaster. I contracted the job through a national home-center chain, which demanded that I pay in advance for the entire job.



You Can Load Up With Quiet but It'll Cost
When it comes to dishwashers, silence ranks right up there with cleanliness.



Recommended Reading, and Viewing, for Garden Lovers
Here are my picks for landscape-related reading this spring, as well as a couple of DVDs.



Sellers Turn to Pros to Dress Up Their Homes
For sellers, it's a stressful real estate market: Lots of houses are available; buyers look and look, leaving them panicked and their agents frantic.



Home Front: Spring Cleaning, Curb Appeal, and Bathroom Vanities
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Stocked Up and Safe at Home
Whenever winds knock out the electricity in rural St. Mary's County, the lights stay on and the fridge keeps humming at Jackie St. Clair's waterfront home, thanks to an emergency generator out back.



Falling Berries, Doggy Patches and Heavenly Bamboo: Time for Early Spring Queries
It's time for your early spring gardening questions.



Wary of Waning Power Supplies, Eco-Minded Architects Build a Better Box
Dennis Meadows has long argued that the world's resources are limited and its environment stressed.



For Many Bits Of Old Stuff, a Useful New Life
Spring cleaning doesn't have to mean bag after bag of garbage.



With 'Katrina Fatigue' Worn Off, Magazines Chronicle a Rebirth
Editor Eleanor Griffin worried about "Katrina fatigue" among her readers when she devoted much of her magazine's October edition to New Orleans's comeback, more than two years after the devastating hurricane.



Home Front: Glass-topped Tables, Textured Paint, AeroBeds and Leftover Glass Vases
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



The Good, the Bad and the Untidy: Thoughts on Early Spring
With spring upon us, many plants are already in full bloom and will soon require attention.



Makers of Housewares Ready to Put a Lot of Color Into Kitchens
It was cold and gray outside Chicago's McCormick Place convention center last week. But you wouldn't know it from all the color inside.



Outdoor Shed Can Answer Your Storage Problems
Where do you store your lawn mower, gardening implements and other tools? If the answer is the garage or the basement, odds are that your gear is hard to get to or tough to find when you need it.



Home Front: Pet Hair, Painting Furniture, and Lampshades
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



For a Secure Steam Room, Sweat the Small Stuff
Q: DEAR TIM: I have wanted a steam room in my house for a long time. Are there certain things you must do to ensure that a home steam room will work well? How do you build a steam room that doesn't have any water or water-vapor issues?



A Backdrop for Life: An Iconic Home's Lesson in Architectural Humility
Last month I visited a renowned house, the home of Charles and Ray Eames, in Pacific Palisades, Calif.



Toward a Peaceful, Healthy Coexistence of Plants and Dogs
Those who love both their dogs and their gardens often seek ways to protect their plants from the stress of daily dog traffic.



As the Market Turns: Real Estate TV Still Has Stories to Sell
The real estate market may have cooled considerably, but not real estate television.



In the Lawn Debate, Plenty of Common Ground
Healthy turf offers more than a pretty green carpet and playing field. Lawn can protect against erosion, provide oxygen, trap pollution and even slow fire.



Five Questions to Pose to Get the Landscape You Want
Landscaping can greatly influence your enjoyment of a property -- not to mention how much time and money you will spend taking care of it.



Rainmakers of Remodeling
When the staff at Professional Remodeler magazine compiled a list of the people who most influenced the remodeling industry, Fred Case, founder of Bethesda-based Case Design/Remodeling, was an obvious choice, said Jonathan Sweet, senior editor at the trade magazine.



Cutting More Than Clutter
Which came first, the clutter or the fat? TLC's "Clean Sweep" expert Peter Walsh has the answer -- but don't expect him to mince words in the new book, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?" (Free Press). The organizational consultant, satellite radio host and regular on "The Oprah Winfrey Sh...



Clothes Dryer's Vent Inspires Some Inside-Out Thinking
Q: DEAR TIM: My husband wants to vent our clothes dryer into our garage to keep our cars warmer in the winter. I think dryer vents should be directed outdoors. Can you settle this debate?



Stray Light Has Sky-Gazers Yearning to Be in the Dark
For the environmentally concerned sky-watchers among us, it isn't enough that the world should go green. It should go dark green. As in, "Turn off all the unnecessary lights, please."



When Walls Get in the Way
The homes of yesteryear may possess charm that new construction can't match, but the rooms can be a bit small for 42-inch plasma screens and entertain-a-crowd cooking. Often, master baths are tiny, living rooms aren't so great, and galley kitchens seem built for galley slaves.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



From Piles of Stone, a Colorful Addition to the Landscape
BAY SHORE, N.Y. -- In one area of their landscape recycling yard were pile upon pile of mulch, much of it being dyed black, red and brown. In another area were piles of crushed concrete and asphalt. Much of it was, well, doing nothing but piling up.



Tricking the Wind, and Other Tips for Setting Posts
Q: DEAR TIM: What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My five-foot-tall, solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete that have snapped.



Tub and Tile Paint
WHAT IT IS: A water-resistant specialty paint that can adhere to porcelain and tile.



Bathe Your Walls in Light
Sconces, light fixtures attached to the wall midway between floor and ceiling, can serve as primarily functional objects, or they can create a dramatic focal point in a room.



Rake, Prune, Clean And Cultivate Before Spring Growth
Until now, fallen leaves and other winter debris have been protecting your plants. Now it's time to clean up before new growth begins.



Showpiece House Harnesses Wisdom of the Ancients
Does the classical architectural style of ancient Greece and Rome have any relevance for today's homeowners? Did the builders of preindustrial-era houses develop climate-control techniques that could be adapted to today's houses?



In a Quandary Over a Specialized Tool
Q: DEAR TIM: A compound miter saw has bubbled to the top of my power-tool wish list. I think I need one to put up some crown molding and wonder if it's necessary. Would it be better to get a sliding compound miter saw?



A Five-Point Plan for Just About Any Home
It's easier than you think to make your house more environmentally friendly.



Get It or Gimmick?
ORLANDO Faster. Better. Easier. It's a mantra of the American consumer. With that in mind, many builders at the International Builders' Show in Orlando last week wandered the jammed convention center in search of products that pamper people or simplify life, hoping to get a competitive edge in on...



Renovating Your Home for Resale
Selling your home? HGTV's Shane Tallant discusses how to make your home stand out from others on the market.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Winter Bedding to Let You Keep the Thermostat Low
We may still have plenty of chilly weather ahead, but you can turn down the heat and save on that utility bill if you outfit your bed to keep you toasty for the rest of the winter.



Putting In a Good Word or Two for Sustainable Gardening
The green movement has grown dramatically in recent years, creating its own vocabulary to describe a variety of products and practices that purportedly are healthier for people and the environment.



Familiar Horsepower Rating No Longer Standard
For buyers of lawn and garden equipment this spring, a familiar old term -- horsepower -- will be missing from many engines.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Make Your Noisy Home Hush
Noise complaints have been around as long as we've had neighbors.



An Escape Ladder
WHAT IT IS: A portable ladder that hooks over a window sill, providing a safer means of escape from a fire in a multistory home. Such ladders store under a bed or near a window, and are designed to be quick and easy to use.



Making Home The Hangout
When her daughter started high school, Susan Jaquet took a hard look at the basement of her American University Park house.



The Pros and Price of Going Tankless
Q: DEAR TIM: I wonder if a tankless water heater is the best thing for a vacation home I am building in Michigan. The house will be vacant from November to April and occupied sporadically the rest of the time.



In Every House, Keys to Fight Climate Change
I have devoted many columns to sustainability issues in terms of a single house. But every so often I like to pull back for the truly wide shot. From a global perspective, what is the state of our planet, and how might this affect our housing choices?



A Garden of Blooms You Can Set Your Clock By
Most floral clocks are simply outdoor motorized timepieces with ornamental flowers in the shape of a clock. But what if you could coordinate the blooming so that the flowers would open and close at set times of the day? Now that would be an innovative way to tell time.



Temperature Of Water Is Key To Child Safety
It was days before the baby girl would turn a year old, and her grandmother was giving her a bath. The phone rang. Grandma took but a minute to answer the call.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Are You a Master of Mulch? A Scholar of Sweet Box? Prove It.
You've been reading about gardening over the years. Now it's time to see if you've been paying attention, by taking a challenging quiz. There is only one correct answer for each question.



GREEN SCENE QUIZ ANSWERS
RATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE: If you had all correct, you could host your own garden show. One to three wrong makes you the neighborhood horticultural guru. Four to six incorrect answers, and you just need more gardening experience. More than six wrong: Call an expert.



Be Warm, but Be Safe
A portable electric heater can be an energy-saver, but it can also be a fire or shock hazard if used improperly.



Indoor-Outdoor Cameras Put Security Into Focus
Q: DEAR TIM: I travel on business frequently, and my wife wants me to install security cameras in and around our home. Are wireless security cameras the way to go, or should I consider wired ones? Do I have to buy separate outdoor security cameras so I can view certain parts of my yard at night?



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Stores, Catalogues, Fellow Hobbyists: A Guide to Where to Find Plants
Winter is a great time to get to know the many places where you can acquire plants.



The Tools and Tricks of the Plumbing Trade
Q: DEAR TIM: You may not like this, but I am about to attempt some do-it-yourself plumbing. I have all sorts of plumbing questions, and I need help selecting plumbing tools. What are the most important tools I should buy?



Some Jobs Around the House Are Just Matters of Detail
You can find plenty of telephone listings under "Auto Detailing." These firms specialize in making your car look new inside and out. Detailers rigorously clean, burnish, polish and make minor repairs.



Fire Safety: Clean, Check and Use Common Sense
Here are some ways, suggested by public and private groups, to help keep your house fire-safe.



Neighborhood Pride Mixes With Profit for N.C. Couple
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Conversations with Doug Frelke and Kim Bowden can take some unusual twists.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



For Safety and Aesthetics, Call Before You Dig and Plan Before You Plant
A garden without its plants is a mass of wires, pipes, steel, plastic, soil, wood and concrete. This tangled network operates your home and garden. Without it, you wouldn't have landscape lighting, irrigation, an outdoor kitchen, a water garden, a deck, a swimming pool or a security system.



A Primer on Primers
Q: DEAR TIM: The instructions on the can of paint I am getting ready to use say to use primer on bare wood. Is that necessary? It seems like a waste of time. What are the benefits? I think the paint company just wants another sale.



Stretching and Shrinking Rooms With a Color Innovator
What happens when you hire an architect; he designs your project; and, halfway through construction, you realize you don't like it?



Crafting a Workable Workbench at Little or No Cost
Q DEAR TIM: I need a workbench. After reviewing many plans, I am a little confused. Is there a difference between a garage workbench and a workbench stand? Is there an advantage to making a metal workbench instead of a wooden one? What would you use for the workbench legs?



Replenish and Recycle: Principles to Grow By Throughout the New Year
New Year's resolutions are opportunities to do something you have always wanted to do, often for self-improvement. In the spirit of the season, here are some that will help you improve the environment, too.



Energy-Saving Debate: Constant Temperature, Programmed Changes, or Chilly When Vacant?
Q: DEAR TIM: My heating bills are going up faster than a jet at an air show. Settle a debate among my fellow employees: Some say it is better to leave the thermostat at the same temperature all the time, as it costs so much to warm a cold house. Others say to use a programmable thermostat.



The Beautiful Surprises of a Garden in Winter
One of my greatest pleasures is enjoying a garden in winter. The forms of plants are exposed, and many display handsome habits. You find surprises, like a bloom or beautiful bark.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Do You Need an Energy-Waste Sleuth?
Robert Whale knew his 1920s Sears Roebuck bungalow wasn't exactly airtight, but he didn't know just how drafty it was until an energy auditor flipped on the switch to a large fan he had placed in the doorway.



Condo Kitchen Conundrum
Q: I live in an older, garden-style, one-bedroom condo that was updated before I purchased it in 2004 -- not extravagantly, but new appliances.



The Perfect Garden Path, Step by Step
Designing the right pedestrian circulation pattern on your property can enhance your experience in the garden and help plants flourish.



The Tricks to Fitting A Pre-Hung Door Just Right
Q: DEAR TIM: I need to know how to install a pre-hung interior door. Is this job as easy as the salesman made it out to be? I am suspicious, as it seems that you need skills. What can you share so that I might have a fighting chance as I wrestle with this?



Kitchen Appliances to Soothe the Harried Modern Soul
Sometimes the special person on your gift list needs a here-and-now gift to help decompress after a long day's work.



Advice for A Dazzling And Safe Light Display
Tip No. 1 from the Ulta-Lit holiday hotline: Don't call from your roof.



Keeping Rodents in Their Proper Place: Outdoors
Baby, it's getting colder outside, and no one knows that better than the neighborhood rodents.



Drywall Holes Don't Have to Be Headaches
Q: DEAR TIM: My testosterone-filled son was practicing some self-defense punches, and now I am left with a drywall repair job. Should I go look at drywall-repair kits, or is there a better way? I can't afford to hire a drywall repair service.



Major Home Remodeling Not Paying Off, Report Finds
Homeowners who want the biggest bang for their remodeling buck might want to forget full-blown room remodels and opt for more practical replacement projects that reduce home-maintenance needs, increase energy efficiency or improve curb appeal, according to a recent report.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Giant Bathroom Dinosaurs and Tiny Fossil Homes
Bathrooms, especially those with an oversize, jetted tub, seem to have homeowners in a lather.



The Right Approach Makes Grout Work Easier
Q: DEAR TIM: I need to grout tile before my relatives come over for a holiday party. What type of grout should I use for my ceramic floor tile? Is mixing grout difficult? How much should be mixed at one time?



Gauging a Paint's Performance Before It Hits the Wall
A gallon of paint can cost as little as $15 or well over $100. What's the difference?



A Winter Reading List That Plants Seeds of Inspiration
Nothing beats curling up with a book in your favorite chair, except maybe being in front of a fireplace, too. Here are my book picks for this year's holiday shopping list:



Nature Helps Build a Backyard Feeding Ground
As winter approaches, drying stalks of snakeroot, black-eyed Susans and coneflowers serve as a buffet of tasty snacks to birds visiting Colleen Traylor's yard in Groveland Township, Mich.



Simple Improvements to Lower Your Energy Bills
Homeowners can expect high heating costs in the coming months, as winter weather intersects with higher energy prices.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Contracting? Cover Your Bases.
If you are planning to work with a construction or remodeling contractor, there are a number of steps you should take to protect yourself.



Land Clearing Is Best Left to the Experts
Q: DEAR TIM: I bought some raw land to build a home, so land clearing is now on my radar. The land has lots of large trees and just a few bushes. I don't know where to start or how to do this. Is clearing land something I should consider doing myself? What equipment would I need?



For Durability and Eye-Catching Patterns, Granite Is a Cut Above
Q: DEAR TIM: Granite tile looks as if it would be excellent flooring or a wall treatment. Is granite flooring a good choice, or will it scratch easily? I am thinking of installing granite tile in several places, but I wonder if I can do it successfully.



Energy Star Appliances Save More Than the Label Suggests
How much energy can you save with an appliance that meets the government's Energy Star guidelines?



A Wind From the East Can Bring Harmony to Your Back Yard
Gardens can make you feel relaxed or energized, depending on their design. Do you know how to balance the energy flow in your landscape design to ensure that it will be comfortable and harmonious with your surroundings?



Keeping the Fire in the Fireplace
Forget the rooftop dancing. Keeping a chimney clean is serious work.



Home Front
Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.



Out of the Pool and Into the Winter: The Closing Chapter
October's warmth extended the swimming season. But cooler weather is here, and it's time to prepare the pool for winter. Here's a refresher course, compiled with help from the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals.



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They’re All Connected
Building residents are organizing on the Internet to chat, air grievances and try to fix problems.



Streetscapes/Lower West Side: As High Line Park Rises, a Time Capsule Remains
Remnants from the rail age amid the new walking paths.



Living in Scarsdale, N.Y.: Houses Even Bigger, Scores Way Above Average
Families are attracted to Scarsdale, N.Y., for its imposing Tudors and colonials, many of which have been redone, and for its above-average schools.



The Sell: After 24 Open Houses ...
Dawn and Barry Goldstein spent six and a half months trying to sell their two-bedroom co-op on 56th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues.



Habitats | The Bowery: A Home as Quirky as Life Itself
A family lives and works in an eccentric space that overlooks the lighting fixture stores that dominate a section of the Bowery.



Mortgages: Lenders Raise the Bar
A survey of mortgage lenders found that standards were significantly tighter in April than they had been in January.



Q & A: A Satellite Dish on the Roof
Can a co-op shareholder install a satellite dish on the roof of the co-op?



Q & A: Lists of Candidates Running for the Board
Is there any legal requirement for a co-op in New York to publish a good-faith list of names of people running for the board before the annual meeting?



The Hunt: Passing the ‘Doorbell Test’
A couple was drawn to Astoria, but irked by its unfriendliness to dogs.



In the Region | New Jersey: Next Stop: A Commuter Village
The first units of Xchange at Secaucus Junction, a rental housing “village” planned for 60 acres beside the regional train transfer station, are due to go on sale.



In the Region | Connecticut: Industrial Conversions, Stuck in Gear
Favorable zoning in Stonington, Conn., helped developers through the factory door but it could not compensate for other hurdles.



In the Region | Long Island: End in Sight for Bank Standoff
Commerce Bank may at last be poised to win its battle to replace a somewhat battered Northport, L.I., landmark with a modernist glass-and-brick branch office building.



Big Deal: Celebrating an Aristocrat
Some of friends and colleagues of William F. Buckley and his wife, Pat, will have a chance to fill the couple’s Park Avenue salon one last time.



Big Deal: Lost in the Big City
A rich felon and his family, perhaps looking to lose themselves in the anonymity of the big city, find a home at the Plaza Hotel.



Havens | Gold Canyon, Ariz.: Unbeatable Mountain Views and a Slow-Paced Life
Gold Canyon, Ariz., is a peaceful getaway in the shadow of Superstition Mountain.



When We Go, We Always Stop
On the long drive to a weekend place, the same grocery, restaurant or gas station is a comforting pull-off that says, “We’re almost there.”



Your Second Home | Part-Time Options: Ways to Share, and Save
Various options are out there that let regular folks have a piece of the vacation-home pie. And piece is the key word.



Living Here | Private Islands: Grand Isolation
“The only way to get here is by boat, and once you’ve arrived, transportation is by golf cart.”



Breaking Ground: The Villas at Amangiri and Palmetto Bay Resort
Luxury residences adjacent to a desert resort in southern Utah, and a beachfront residential development in Belize.



Collateral Foreclosure Damage for Condo Owners
As foreclosures mount and contributions to building associations shrink, condo owners find themselves nagging each other to pay their assessments and haggling over chores.



Our Towns: Adjusting Vision of Waterfront Arts District to Include High Rises
Whether or not you care to see Jersey City as New York’s sixth borough, you could write an interesting urban history centered on the area now designated as its Powerhouse Arts District.



In Paris, Owning an Eleventh of an Apartment
Real estate experts say that Americans looking to buy abroad are increasingly exploring group properties.



Property Values: What You Get for ...$900,000
A three-bedroom 1890 Victorian in Fernandia Beach, Fla.; a two-bedroom 1800s cabin in Franklin, Tenn.; and a four-bedroom contemporary in Rancho Mirage, Calif.





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