Waste line blockage removal requires investigation, tools <b>DEAR MIKE: </b>Many of the drains in my house are backed up. I have tried plunging the toilet and clearing the drain trap in the sink, but I can't get it to drain. My neighbor has a cable drain machine with several attachments included, but I've never used a device like that. Can you give me the details? -- Jim M.
Inconsistent RV regs mystify homeowners <b>Q.</b> We live in a nongated association. Our main concern is with boats, trailers, campers and cars parked on the streets and never moved. In some instances, these vehicles have not been moved for as long as a year.
Local couple give nod to Help-U-Sell for home sale Linda and Ben Haney contacted Help-U-Sell Real Estate Solutions when it came time to sell their home. The couple chose the fee-for-services agency after their neighbor had done the same.
Multiple layers soften window treatment for master suite <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> I'm redecorating my master bedroom and bath and need ideas for window treatments. I want a soft and flowing treatment, but also want to be able to black out the windows at night. There is a blackout shade on the window in the bath that I need to leave, but I want to soften its look. I'm trying to get the feel of a relaxing beach retreat. Any ideas? -- Holly G.
Postal Service adds address change means Moving will never be an easy process, but the Postal Service has made it more convenient by offering the 45 million Americans who move annually three methods of forwarding their mail. In addition to submitting a hard copy form at the post office or submitting a change online at <a href="http://www.usps.com">www.usps.com</a>., consumers can file by telephone at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).
Resale team services Siena It has been nearly two years since the Siena Resale Group was formed to assist home buyers and sellers in Siena, an age-qualified village within Summerlin.
Terrasini marks grand opening Pulte Homes celebrates the grand opening of its Terrasini condominiums this weekend. The complex is located within the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas.
Sandhurst conveniences define luxury lifestyle Simple conveniences make all the difference in the quality of high-rise living, according to an executive member with Sandhurst Development.
Easterner discovers Lennar Christine Thierjung relocated from the East Coast, and promptly purchased a home at Lennar's Cascade neighborhood in the northwestern valley.
Sales, construction escalate at Residences Sales for The Residences at MGM Grand, a condominium-hotel development, have exceeded expectations, according to the sales staff.
Day Dawn Estates keeps buyers cool Nevada Homes Group has offered to keep its home buyers cool this summer by including a free swimming pool with the purchase of each new home this month at its gated Day Dawn Estates neighborhood in the northwestern valley.
Carlisle creates rare opportunity Carlisle at Summerlin, a condominium complex within Summerlin, provides home buyers with housing options in an established part of the master-planned community for less than $300,000.
Centex exec: Hundreds attend debut of Waterfall The recent grand opening of Centex Homes' Waterfall community was deemed a "success," according to Scott Worrall, vice president of sales and marketing for the home builder.
Ryland provides 'Answers' In an effort to help potential home buyers seek solutions to the many questions that arise during the home-buying process, Ryland Homes has launched its "Answers for U" program.
Centex chooses architect Centex Homes selected KTGY Group Inc. as the architectural firm to design its Ardiente age-qualified community in North Las Vegas.
KB Home consolidates departments in single location KB Home, the valley's largest home builder, recently moved into a new home of its own. The company opened new Las Vegas corporate offices at 5655 Badura Ave., near the Las Vegas Beltway and Jones Boulevard in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
FOR THE RECORD n Colliers International's Jennifer Kilpatrick represented Star Lanes Enterprises in its sale of 5,800 square feet at 323 Sunpac Court to Eli Weingarten and Daphina O. Thal Weingarten for $495,000.
Caparola's floor plans accommodate families Caparola's Tuscan-inspired architecture and floor plans attract families to the Kimball Hill Homes neighborhood located within The Villages at Southern Highlands in the southwestern valley, according to Lee Venable, regional president for the builder.
Overnight parking The Finks, who include Joe, Carol Ann, Victoria and Noelle, have been official Summerlin campers since 2001. Along with their dog, Foxy, the family takes advantage of the many family-oriented programs and activities for residents in the master-planned community.
Bordeaux commands cental valley position Bordeaux is where comfort, serenity and convenience come together to create an extraordinary living experience, according to sales agent Valerie Terman, who said the condominium complex features a cosmopolitan style due to its location between Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 95 in the central part of the Las Vegas Valley.
