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August 27, 2008 | Home & Real Estate

10 projects for Labor Day weekend

While Labor Day weekend usually conjures up images of pool parties and backyard barbecues, more and more people are using the three-day weekend to engage in do-it-yourself home improvement projects.

Gehry house is work of art

It started out as just another investment for real-estate developer Kirt Woodhouse. Now, it's a passionate cause: to preserve and promote a rare example of the work of Frank Gehry, one of the world's most famous living architects.

Vacationlike amenities add to home's comfort

Zack Mishkin went all out to impress his girlfriend on the one-year anniversary of their romance.

Solar water heater pays off in Arizona

Rosie on the house

Needle shedding has many causes

Question: We have a huge pine tree that drops bushels of needles on our patio. Would it lose fewer needles if it were watered occasionally?