Category: Homes & Gardens
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The Maybeck House
62 South 13th Street
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful, interesting and historic residences in Naglee Park is the Maybeck House at 62 South 13th Street. Fifty years ago it nearly disappeared, a victim of a combination of bad zoning, greed and extreme abuse. In the early 1970s it was marked as condemned by San Jose Code Enforcement,…
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The Harry Postlethwaite Houses
A friend who grew up in the neighborhood in the 500 block of South 14th reminisced that he was in awe of a house around the corner from his boyhood home. He said “I always thought the richest man in San Jose lived in that house”. He was talking about 555 South 13th (pictured above),…
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Dealing With an Ant Invasion?
Here are some of the DIY ant control techniques suggested by our neighbors. Kill Them Strategy This technique involves sprinkling dry Cream of Wheat, right out of the box, on the anthill or as close to it as possible. The theory is that ants eat it and it dehydrates them and kills them. Effectiveness: This…
