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Top 10 Housewarming Gifts in 2021 That People Will Actually Want

So your friends have bought a lovely new house and have invited you to come to their house-warming party. Great! But you can’t show up empty-handed. Here are some housewarming gift ideas that are sure to inspire and will actually be appreciated by the new homeowners (none of those cheesy shell-shaped soaps will be found on this list). We have the top 10 housewarming gifts for 2021, some o...

The 7 Biggest Home Decor Mistakes You Might Be Making

We spend a lot of time choosing how we want our homes to look and selecting items that we think will look nice, but many decor mistakes happen in the process of putting the pieces together. Home decor mistakes are all too common; we see them time and time again, even in otherwise beautiful homes. We put together this list of the top 7 home decor mistakes to help you avoid these design pitfalls....

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The Neighborhoods Are The Best for Buying Palm Springs Homes

  Palm Springs is one of the hottest vacation destinations for Californians and, let’s face it, the rest of America. Just consider the resorts, boutique hotels, gourmet restaurants, sporting tournaments, and film and music festivals. Needless to say, the city is often flooded with revelers from across the globe. But what is it like to live in a city built on leisure and luxury...

24 Curb Appeal Ideas to Make Your House the Most Alluring on the Block

  You shouldn’t just consider curb appeal when selling your home. Rather, it should be a part of your lifestyle. 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 a...

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You Could Be Earning Money Where You Sleep With ADU Housing

  When it comes to shopping for a new home in Southern California, we’ve noticed everybody tends to want one thing: a refreshing swimming pool. But a well-designed ADU is right behind it. So, what is this ADU California residents love so much? It’s an acronym for “accessory dwelling unit” and it’s an independent living space that shares a lot with a main re...

3 Affordable Home Decor Updates

With the cost of living steadily going up, it’s not surprising that many homeowners are putting off their home improvement plans.  Just because grocery and energy prices are rising at a record pace doesn’t mean you have to completely abandon changing things up around the house.  This list of affordable home décor updates will surely get you inspired! Here are a f...

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DIY Don'ts: 6 Do It Yourself Home Improvement Projects to Avoid

  Every home improvement show on TV will tell you how easy it is to improve your home on a budget.  As you flip through the channels on the weekend, you will see countless DIY home improvement projects that will inspire you to break out the hammer and revitalize your space.  But BEWARE – While not all DIY home improvement projects end in disaster, some projects can actua...

Adding a Fireplace? The California Building Code Wants to Talk to You

After a summer that had its fair share of scorching moments, we’re deep into fireplace season here in California. True, we don’t have to ignite the ol’ fireplace too often here in the southern part of the state. But when we do, nothing can quite match that cozy feeling. Perhaps you’re shopping for Los Angeles houses with fireplaces. Or maybe you just want to up the value...

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6 Money Wasting Ideas to Avoid When Remodeling a Kitchen

Kitchen remodels are always popular as this is usually everyone’s favorite place in the house. The pandemic increased home improvement projects even more as people embraced the idea of staying home over the past couple years. There is so much to be considered when remodeling a kitchen and if you aren’t careful, you can definitely go way over budget. While it’s super easy to...