Saturday, September 07, 2002

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Home repair: Homeowners need basic tools for do-it-yourself projects Whether buying a new or existing home, there are certain tools every homeowner needs for do-it-yourself projects around the house. "A set of screwdrivers, Channellocks (groove joint pliers) and pliers. You can do 95 percent of what you need to do with those," Las Vegas native Bob Beville said. "And maybe a battery-powered drill. Those come in real handy." Full Text Women gain ground among ranks of homeowners Single women are a significant force in the home-buying market, in part because of their pursuit of higher education and gains in earning power, according to recent studies. The National Association of Realtors states that single women represented 14.4 percent of the home-buying market in 2001, compared to 10 percent in 1987. Full Text Headlines Home repair: Homeowners need basic tools for do-it-yourself projects Women gain ground among ranks of homeowners Summerlin's Home Finding Center moves to new locale COLUMN: Achievers COLUMN: Carmel Hopkins Turnberry's Stirling Club caters to residents Pardee marks anniversary with home-building project EOB division's seminars aid first-time home buyers Pairs' faith in Richmond American bolstered by work Survey: Many confused by mortgage process Mortgage rates fall to 40-year low Northwest/Summerlin Headlines KB Home debuts Mesa series Pulte sales agent buys home at Echo Ridge Botticelli called best seller at Monterossa North Headlines Fontana homes near completion Northeast Headlines Southwest Headlines Southeast Headlines Buyer selects Richmond American after long search Henderson/Green Valley Headlines Anthem event promotes literacy Seven Hills sites accommodate custom-home builders Activities fill Seven Hills' parks