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Are Plaster or Drywall Walls Better?

Are Plaster or Drywall Walls Better?

Dear James: I am planning a new room addition and have concerns about using drywall.

Updated October 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Popular SLO County Thai restaurant to close indefinitely after beloved owner dies

October 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Storm brings higher tides, possible coastal flooding to SLO County. What to know

October 11, 2026 at 1:07 PM

Vandenberg test launches missile that will carry next-generation nuclear weapon

October 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM

Reality Check: Why are SLO County district, trustee battling over school bond?

Updated October 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM

A record-breaking El Niño could strike SLO County this winter. Here’s how to prepare

Updated October 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM

Renew a Damaged Walkway Surface

Renew a Damaged Walkway Surface

Updated October 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM

Can I get fined in SLO County for not cleaning up weeds? See fire risks, yard rules

Can I get fined in SLO County for not cleaning up weeds? See fire risks, yard rules

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Ants invading your California home? Here’s how to prevent pests from getting in

Ants invading your California home? Here’s how to prevent pests from getting in

Updated September 19, 2026 at 1:25 PM

My neighbor’s tree dumped leaves on my SLO County yard. Who has to clean it up?

My neighbor’s tree dumped leaves on my SLO County yard. Who has to clean it up?

September 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Drought and rain draw cockroaches inside your CA home. How to keep them out

Drought and rain draw cockroaches inside your CA home. How to keep them out

August 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

This small sunflower patch delights SLO County city every summer. How it happens

This small sunflower patch delights SLO County city every summer. How it happens

July 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Can I leave extra trash on the curb in SLO? See cleanup week schedule

Can I leave extra trash on the curb in SLO? See cleanup week schedule

June 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

What’s the best thermostat setting in CA to stay cool, save money this summer?

What’s the best thermostat setting in CA to stay cool, save money this summer?

Updated May 29, 2026 at 12:58 PM

It’s time to start planning for tomatoes in your SLO County garden. What to know

It’s time to start planning for tomatoes in your SLO County garden. What to know

February 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Want to grow strong fruit trees in your SLO County garden? Here’s how

Want to grow strong fruit trees in your SLO County garden? Here’s how

January 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Do you have the best holiday lights in SLO County? Get featured in our guide

Do you have the best holiday lights in SLO County? Get featured in our guide

November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Central Coast has ‘most beautiful garden’ in California, HGTV says. Here’s where

Central Coast has ‘most beautiful garden’ in California, HGTV says. Here’s where

October 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

How you can keep your SLO County home fire safe through landscaping

How you can keep your SLO County home fire safe through landscaping

October 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM

It’s the best time to plant a tree in SLO County. Here’s what you’ll want to know

It’s the best time to plant a tree in SLO County. Here’s what you’ll want to know

September 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Myth or truth? SLO County workshop to bust common gardening tips

Myth or truth? SLO County workshop to bust common gardening tips

August 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Want to grow citrus or avocados in a SLO County garden? What you need to know

Want to grow citrus or avocados in a SLO County garden? What you need to know

August 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM

Want local flower inspiration? Event to showcase SLO County demonstration garden

Want local flower inspiration? Event to showcase SLO County demonstration garden

Updated July 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM

Will setting my AC to 78 degrees save money in California heat? We asked experts

Will setting my AC to 78 degrees save money in California heat? We asked experts

May 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM

SLO County gardens can produce gorgeous bouquet blooms — if you know the tricks

SLO County gardens can produce gorgeous bouquet blooms — if you know the tricks

Updated May 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Refinancing for home improvement: How it works

Refinancing for home improvement: How it works

Updated May 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM

Worried about invasive plants, pests in your SLO County garden? What to look out for

Worried about invasive plants, pests in your SLO County garden? What to look out for

Updated April 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Midcentury Illinois ‘compound’ on 55 acres with view of St. Louis arch listed for $2.5M

Midcentury Illinois ‘compound’ on 55 acres with view of St. Louis arch listed for $2.5M

Updated August 21, 2024 at 6:59 AM

The groundskeepers behind the Hearst Castle gardens

The groundskeepers behind the Hearst Castle gardens

Updated May 20, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Here’s what you need to get done in the garden in February

Here’s what you need to get done in the garden in February

Updated February 22, 2024 at 2:31 PM

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