http://www.akronlife.com/home-and-garden/index.rss A look at local Gardens and Homes around Akron, Canton Medina and Kent Ohio. en-en Baker Media Group Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:51:00 GMT http://www.akronlife.com/articles/tips-for-two http://www.akronlife.com/articles/tips-for-two Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:51:00 GMT http://www.akronlife.com/videos/king-of-the-hill-photo-tour http://www.akronlife.com/videos/king-of-the-hill-photo-tour Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:04:00 GMT “Owner Says Sell!” Was $1.8m NOW $1.2m Bring All Offers

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/king-of-the-hill http://www.akronlife.com/articles/king-of-the-hill Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:41:00 GMT Owner/president, Neil Leeson Decor Floral and Be Seated

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/neil-leeson http://www.akronlife.com/articles/neil-leeson Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:18:29 GMT The ReStore has a great mix of new and gently used household items, from building materials and plumbing supplies to appliances, cabinets, lighting, paint, sinks, toilets, bathtubs and more. Most items are donated by community members.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/reuse-renew-restore http://www.akronlife.com/articles/reuse-renew-restore Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:45:15 GMT Two old homes make living uptown look good again.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/reclaiming-perkins-hill http://www.akronlife.com/articles/reclaiming-perkins-hill Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:02:48 GMT With the right preparation, anyone can sell their home at a fair price—even in a down housing market.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/ready-to-sell http://www.akronlife.com/articles/ready-to-sell Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:06:30 GMT Organize and coordinate your home to maximize its potential.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/feng-shui-for-beginners http://www.akronlife.com/articles/feng-shui-for-beginners Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:06:31 GMT “While the median home price in Akron is still 10% less than its 2007 peak, it’s only about 1% less than it was a year ago.”

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/settling-down-in-the-rubber-city http://www.akronlife.com/articles/settling-down-in-the-rubber-city Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:28:36 GMT Replace colors and decorations as the seasons change

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/fantastic-fireplaces http://www.akronlife.com/articles/fantastic-fireplaces Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:47:19 GMT Choosing candle shapes and colors associated with each season can really add to the comfort of a room, and the accompanying scents don’t hurt either.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/decorate-with-candles http://www.akronlife.com/articles/decorate-with-candles Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:04:51 GMT Flea market shopping is a skill perfected by past generations. Knowing how to get what you want at the best price takes experience and more than a little nerve. For those of you still new to the fine art of flea marketing, here are a few tips that will help you make the most of your visit.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/a-beginners-g http://www.akronlife.com/articles/a-beginners-g Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:52:13 GMT You never know what your local flea market might have in store.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/secondhand---treasures http://www.akronlife.com/articles/secondhand---treasures Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:46:57 GMT Our First Family’s Home” explores the governor’s residence just outside of Columbus in Bexley, Ohio. It takes readers through the home’s path, through the developments and changes that came along with the shifting of ownership and administrations.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/inside-the-governors-residence http://www.akronlife.com/articles/inside-the-governors-residence Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:49:38 GMT Imagination and ingenuity transform a wooded ravine into a blissful outdoor living space.

]]> http://www.akronlife.com/articles/a-work-of-art http://www.akronlife.com/articles/a-work-of-art Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:45:38 GMT