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Enjoying the Garden This Spring

I know if I were to have another profession other than real estate, I would own a nursery and spend my day playing with the plants.  I ran across a fantastic site titled Gardening LA. I felt like I had won the lotto on all things gardening. Perhaps I am a little late to the party as Ivonne, the consummate blogger/garden aficionado, has been advising and posting fo...

Tips on How to Organize Your Junk Drawers

Photo credit: Getty Images It’s probably time to revisit your junk drawer. Not to grab your go-to tube of lip balm or a piece of gum, but to finally organize it. Before we move forward and tackle your junk drawer, let’s do a little historical rewind. References to a junk drawer date as far back as 1901, when a short story in The Michigan Alumnus mentioned &l...

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Your Home's First Impression. The Entryway

Your home's first impression. The Entryway. Everyone wants a stunning entryway that will greet their guests with an inviting presence. Whether you have a spacious entryway or a more minimal nook, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the variety of ways you can create a beautiful entryway. The possibilities for creating an inviting foyer are virtually endless when it comes to adding ...

Los Angeles Home Spotlight: The Lummis House

Featured image credit: Afpeach Los Angeles isn’t known for its castles… but we’ve got them. There’s the Wolf’s Lair, the Hollywoodland storybook castle of Bud Wolf. Not to be confused with the Hollywood Castle where you can rent yourself into the monarchy for a night. Then there’s Glendora’s Rubel Castle, possibly the closest...

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Ways to Renovate your Home to Skyrocket the Value

Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 home renovations that our experts say will increase the value of your home! Some can even be done as a ...

The Hottest Bathroom Trends For You 2024

Bathrooms are often overlooked but they are so much more than a closet with a commode. A bathroom can be an important room that reflects on the rest of your house. You can make a statement in your guest bathroom to impress visitors. You can prioritize relaxation in the master bathroom to help you unwind. Whether your design style is bold, classy, minimal, or all of the above, these modern trend...

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Tips on Decorating Your Home on a Budget

There is nothing quite like switching up the vibes in your home.  Decorating your home is a lot of fun but if you aren’t careful, you could end up breaking the bank.  No need to worry though, if you are willing to get creative and tap into those DIY skills, you can update your home inexpensively and still create the vibe you want.  Today we will be sharing a few tips for de...

9 Renovation Ideas to Skyrocket the Value of Your Home

Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 home renovations that our experts say will increase the value of your home! Some can even be done as a ...

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Living in your Home, So Why Not Enjoy It

You’re living in your home, so why not enjoy it? Outstanding curb appeal doesn’t just welcome guests. It welcomes you home after a long day. So, if you want to make sure you’re making the most of your personal palace, consider some of these 24 curb appeal ideas we’ve assembled for you. Some are as simple as a trip to your local hardware store. Others are involved project...

Plunge Pools Are Smaller than Swimming Pools But They're Making a Big Splash

Featured image: Soake Pools Everyone wants a home with a swimming pool. It’s one of the most commonly coveted features of prospective homebuyers entering the market. But even in a city with the unparalleled urban sprawl of Los Angeles, yard space can be a hot commodity. If you can fit a swimming pool in your backyard, you might not have any yard left. But a new trend is giving new...