Suddenly it's spring Suddenly it's spring (April 01, 2005)

The hills are green, the days are longer, and warm weather is on the horizon. This issue includes some inspiration to help you tackle your spring cleaning, plus ideas to put scents into your garden. Our home feature looks at a spacious Prairie Style home on Second Street and tells the story of the couple who fell in love with the neighborhood, bought a rundown home, and spent 11 months renovating it and adding a second story. On a less inviting note, one writer shares her experiences coping with a common problem in the Tri-Valley - rats.
Editor: Dolores Fox Ciardelli Art Director: Shannon Corey
On the cover: This Second Street home, constructed around 1916, has been renovated to retain its integrity with a built-in buffet in the dining room, push-button light switches, and a kitchen floor with art deco black-and-white squares. Photo by Shannon Corey

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