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Modernizing the inefficient wood-burning fireplace

A wide, open hearth offers plenty of comfort and ambience, especially on a chilly winter night. As for heat — it probably offers less than you think.

Sow edible allium now for a savory summer harvest

Q: What suggestions might be offered for growing allium on the Central Coast?

ASUCCULENT SOLUTION TO LOWMAINTENANCE

L ike many locals, Ann Reeves came to San Luis Obispo

El Dia de los Muertos - or The Day of the Dead - subject of new ARTS Obispo show

As holidays go, El Día de los Muertos—known in English as “The Day of the Dead” — is far from bleak.

SLO Poetry Festival kicks off on Nov. 6

Nearly 20 top local and regional artists will give poetry readings at “Language of the Soul,” the upcoming 26th annual San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival.

Variety of artists bringing their work to show that benefits CASA

A baker’s dozen of artists are involved with the annual fundraiser for CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates — at EOC Estate Winery.

    Simply spooktacular

    Six years ago, Dave and Cindy Condit decided to throw a Halloween party. To set the mood, they transformed their contemporary Spanish-style Templeton home into a macabre mansion. Each year since, the decorations have grown more elaborate.

    Where contemporary meets Old Country

    When San Luis Obispo’s Fortini Home, Garden & Design opened in 2004, it was somewhat misunderstood.

    Still time to get cool-season veggies under way

    Q: How do I get ready for a winter vegetable garden, and what do I grow?

    Up from the pit: The trainer behind fighter Chuck Liddell

    When Chuck Liddell was earning a reputation as a tough kickboxer in San Luis Obispo, he experienced something he’d never encountered before: a major beatdown.

    From shocking to surreal

    Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department offers an eclectic array for the current exhibit at the University Art Gallery — works ranging from video to published works to blown glass.

    Costumed cookies

    Santa has always had a monopoly on the good cookies. But it took Julia Usher a while to ponder the bigger issue: Why should the winter holidays get all the gingerbread? And why should something as deliciously fun as a cookie exchange be relegated to December?

    TRAVEL ON THE WEB: WHERE TO STAY IN BRAZIL

    The spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro now that it’s been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. If you are researching a trip to Brazil, don’t miss Hiddenpousadasbrazil.com, an accommodations eye-opener that will inspire you to trade your hotel for an eco-trip, farm stay or hideaway in a colonial mansion overlooking the ocean.

    A TOUR OF TOMBSTONES

    NEW YORK—Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, walking through a graveyard can be a little spooky—especially in autumn as the trees lose their leaves, flowers wither away and light fades in the late afternoon.

      Mother Nature takes the lead at Atascadero home

      In 1979, Chuck and Neva Glenn started planting a rocky five-acre, hilly lot in south Atascadero. They had purchased the property with a home that they thought would be temporary on the bare lot.

      Going to seed: challenging but rewarding process

      Q: How do I produce viable seed in my vegetable garden? Which organizations offer seed exchange programs?

      Going organic - and more - at Arroyo Grande's Windmill Farms

      When David and Lorna Kirk relocated from Orange County to San Luis Obispo County in 1989, they were glad to escape urban life for a more idyllic environment. In 2001, they opened Arroyo Grande’s Windmill Farms to give other people the same experience.

      A homemade Halloween

      Homemade Halloween costumes are cheap, easy and eco-friendly, since they often feature recycled clothes, props and accessories. Plus, most of the materials for the perfect costume can be found around the house or at your local thrift store. Here are eight ideas ...

        ‘Psychic snapshots’ are open to interpretation

        Eric Johnson said that he considers his photography series, “Shrines & Altars,” at Steynberg Gallery to be “psychic snapshots.”

          2009 Open Studios Art Tour: Where ideas become art

          Jackie Hickman’s dream studio would be a loft in New York or San Francisco.

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