by becky | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements. Ah, October. The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the Deck Help your...
by becky | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you’re looking for your dream home, you might find that it comes with more yard than you’ve ever had — or had to maintain. These fall yard cleanup tips will help you set up (and enjoy) an easy-care yard year-round. #1 Design for Perennials with Different...
by becky | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Learn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about what to do, and not do, in hiring a contractor. Jody Costello was eager to begin a two-story addition to her 1940s home, including a new owner’s suite and an upper deck with a view of the San Diego skyline...
by becky | Aug 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
As a home seller, you have a wide range of choices when it comes to listing your home. Agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice and stand ready to help you navigate this complex process and make the choices that work best for you. NAR’s recent...
by becky | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you buy a home, whether big or small, you want to put your design stamp on it and make it into something swoonworthy. Everyone wants to live in a comfortable place, and even a first home can be a dream home if you love it. There are so many things to consider...
by becky | Jul 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fix wet basement problems and keep moisture from wrecking your new basement remodel. A wet basement remodel is worse than no basement remodel at all. So before you add livable space below where you live, be sure to fix wet basementproblems. What’s the Water...
by becky | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The negotiations are over. Your mortgage is settled. The keys to your first home are in hand. Finally, you can install your dream patio. You can paint the walls without losing your security deposit. Heck, you could knock out a wall. You’re soooo ready to be a...
by becky | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Appliances are investments — now more than ever. They have big ticket price tags, and they need to last a while without needing costly repairs. So, it makes sense to read online reviews to narrow your search, even if you intend to buy the appliance from a store with a...
by becky | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s a cross between a sci-fi movie and a rare historical event. Two different and enormous broods of cicadas are poised to emerge simultaneously in various locations across the U.S. starting in late April. They’ll mate, lay eggs, and die. Now for the history...
by becky | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re like most homeowners, you’re squeezing more out of your outdoor space but overlooking a key area: the front yard. We’ve packed our backyards with outdoor kitchens, play and lounging areas, firepits, and gardens. In the process, we’ve...
