Norma Vally credits her ability to put a hammer to a nail or a wrench to a pipe on one person – her dad.
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Bret Runion has an uncanny knack of remembering a house he sold 30 years ago, who bought it, who sold it and in what year. And if you give him a few extra seconds, he could probably tell you the coloring of carpeting in each.
For many, turning the big 4-0 is a milestone. But for Bill Strachan, this milestone takes on a whole different meaning.
“The music goes round and round and it comes out here.” That’s a lyric from a vintage song.
Walking my dogs around the neighborhood, early in the morning to beat the heat, I’ve noticed residents being mindful of water usage, taking steps to conserve in multiple ways. Several homes within a six-block radius have removed or are in the process of replacing their grass with desertscape (xeriscape) or artificial grass. Early morning watering schedules are being adhered to – before 9 a.m., for optimal lawn health and water conservation.
When my friend learned there was asbestos in the roof of a house he was looking to buy in Boulder City, it reminded me that the scarlet letter ‘A’ of building materials is something to be wary of when you own a home.
Name any public event in Boulder City and there is one face you are almost guaranteed to see there, Barbara Agostini.
During the pandemic, many had to find creative or alternative ways to put food on the table. For Sara Ramthun, she found not only a way to put food on her table but on the table of many others as well.
We all know cool shade is a hot commodity during summer months. The amount of shade around our home determines whether outdoor living spaces are something we can enjoy as days get longer and sun gets stronger. Besides making us feel more comfortable, shade can help keep the sun from fading or damaging our yard furniture, plants, equipment, etc. Shade abutting a home can reduce heat gain, making indoors cooler and more energy efficient.
When the 2023 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced last week, one newer resident of Boulder City had more of an emotional stake in the outcome than most.
While the two-day event is filled with fun, food and festivities, more than 275 hours are spent just in the planning process.
At the Boulder City Municipal Pool, there is a dynamic duo of lifeguards who together shatter stereotypes as they keep swimmers safe.
For the past 80 years, the Boulder City Library has served the community by offering books and programs for generations of residents.
Martha P. King Elementary students were cheered on by older students to encourage them to perform well on their state assessment tests.
When are the best times to plant in the desert?