Southern Maryland This is Living - On-line Edition

Volume 4, Number 1, March 2002 The articles presented here are a sample of what is available in the hardcopy magazine. Magazines are on-sale now at your local news stands and supermarkets. You can also subscribe or renew on-line		Baseball and softball in Southern Maryland is, quite simply, world class. As proof, 16 to 18-year-old girls from Southern Maryland won the Big League Softball World Series last year in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It wasn't a first for them... ( more... )
		"When people come here to visit, they can get the geographic and geologic story of the formation of the region. We have three hundred years of human history and twenty million years of natural history. But we keep our focus tight, because we are strong in our mission: to tell the story of the water region here." ( more... )
		When your closet looks like it has been hit by the tail end of a hurricane and you need an archaeologist to find what you want to wear or even find both shoes of a pair, it's time to get organized. The same goes for your garage, pantry, children's room, wine collection, and office. ( more... )
		As the calendar turns to April and spring ushers in its mild temperatures and blooming trees, it's time to start enjoying being outside once again. Whether you're planning informal gatherings with friends and family, hosting the little one's birthday bash or team picnic, or simply looking for a quiet place away from the constant whoosh of conditioned air, a deck is the perfect complement to living in Southern Maryland. ( more... )
		Have you ever walked into someone's home and felt like you had fallen into a page of a decorating magazine? Why is it that some people have a knack for pulling together the right fabrics, colors, and accessories to create a picture perfect room? Maybe they have a little extra help from an interior designer. ( more... )
		When you decide to look for new flooring, whether it's for a new construction or replacement, Gwen Tennyson of Griffin Carpet in Leonardtown, suggests you should bring your plans to the store and pick out the carpet you like. ( more... )
		For the homeowner who wants an attractive green lawn all season, Southern Maryland and its hot, dry summers offer a host of unique challenges. ( more... )
		So, you've checked the prices of a well-deserved vacation at a luxurious resort or spa or on a cruise and decided you could spend that money on a hot tub or even a pool instead. ( more... )
		In past issues, we have shown you some incredible whole house renovations to help inspire you to attempt any number of construction projects at your own home. Although the homes we have featured have undergone drastic changes, you too can reinvent your own home with less daunting projects such as an addition to provide more living space, a kitchen and bath remodel, or finishing off a basement. ( more... )