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This interpretation of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” was commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, where it was displayed in the lobby last Halloween. It was carved by Marc Evan and Chris Soria, otherwise known as the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. (maniac pumpkin carvers/the associated press)

For some, carving for Halloween is an art

Think you know the latest tricks for carving a creepy pumpkin? The pros continue to push the barrier ...
The living room of the Vassar model home in Cielo Norte features a floor plan open to the dining room and kitchen.

Cielo Norte set to expand

D.R. Horton's new homes in the Cielo Norte neighborhood near the Rio Rancho City Center have b ...
Floorscapes owner Bill Burrell says bamboo lovers now have an additional choice with strand woven bamboo, as shown in the center pair, which goes through a process that makes it twice as hard as red oak and imparts a marbled appearance. The more familiar look of vertical stacked bamboo is shown in the pair at left, and horizontal open-face bamboo with “knuckles” is shown in the pair at right. (richard pipes/journal)

The beauty of wood is it never goes out of style

It never goes out of style, and now look-alikes offer affordable choices

Entry-level heads upscale

Morningstar Homes designs high-end touches into affordable houses in High Ridge Estates
The Gutierrez-Hubbell house at 6029 Isleta SW as seen Sept. 13, 2012. The 5,900-square-foot adobe house built in the 1840s has gone through a massive restoration. Photo Credit - Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal

Binding community to past

Historic home and gathering place again becoming a focal point

Start preparing soil for planting spring bulbs

Q: When can we start planting spring bulbs? - L.A., Downtown A: I recommend having your crocus ...

Pet Potential

Builders accommodate the needs of alternative species, from dogs and cats to birds and turtles
This 4,904-square-foot house on Vallecitos Drive in Tijeras sits on more than six acres and includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms. There is also a 1,965-square-foot guest house with a recreation room. Photo Credit - Courtesy Photo

Tours tout horse properties

Two upcoming tours to focus on horse properties in ABQ area, East Mountains
Custom builder Bill Reynolds works with clients in the design process as they look for ways to stay within a budget. This bathroom features elegant tile countertops instead of more expensive granite. The master bath is the only room in the home with radiant floors, an extra touch of warm comfort, while the main heating in the home is gas forced air that utilizes the same ductwork as the refrigerated air system. Photo Credit - Courtesy Of Jack Kotz

Custom qualities on a budget

Like most custom homebuilders in the past five years, Bill Reynolds, president of New Haven Homes, h ...
The loft overlooks the family room inside Stillbrooke Homes' Ferrara model. The optional loft adds about 200 square feet to the house and adds $10,000 to the home's cost. Photo Credit - Marla Brose/Journal

Homes filled with surprises

Stillbrooke Homes turns savings on lots into additional amenities for homebuyers

Golden Autumn Days

Set up cold frames in fall to extend growing season

Home Lending Loosening Up

While FHA, VA guidelines get tighter, qualified buyers find conventional mortgages becoming easier to obtain

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