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Backyard Tips You Will Love

Photos credit: Janie Bruce Enjoying the warmer weather, chances are that you’re already spending time in your backyard. Here are some simple do it yourself (DIYs) ideas you can do to improve your backyard’s appeal. 1. Light up your backyard Photo credit: Janie Bruce Did this tip just make a light bulb pop up over your head? It should have, because this genius...

Should You Rent Out or List Homes for Sale in California?

  Photo Credit: Envato Is it better to rent out or list homes for sale in California? You’d be surprised how much this question comes up. There’s no denying that property is a solid investment. But when you’ve generated enough wealth to consider retiring your primary residence to an investment property, it’s time to make that crucial choice. Is it more lucrati...

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Rock Star Professionals For You

We take the people we do business with very seriously, and if you ever need the services of any of these fine people we've listed on my site, know they will do amazing work. If you know someone amazing to be included on the list please let me know.   Check out - 1) Fence - Straight Gate Fence Company - (562) 882-0759 2) Rain Gutters - Coastal Rain Gutters, Owner Mike Laub...

VHS Cassette Culture is Alive and Rad

Photo credit: Envato Remember those skull-and-crossbones style warnings printed on record sleeves that ominously warned that “home taping is killing music”? If only they could have foreseen the digital grim reaper that’s descended on physical media over the last decade or so. Streaming still hasn’t taken enough of a shape for us to reliably know for sure where it&...

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Pumpkin Best Fall Specialty Drinks

Feature Image Credit: Janie Bruce The fall season comes with a surge of pumpkin, gingerbread, apple crisp, caramel, hot chocolate, and other delicious fall-themed flavored drinks. Here is our list of popular fall drinks and where you can snatch them up for your slurping pleasure. 1) Pumpkin Spice / Pumpkin Fall Specialty Drinks The Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew fa...

Meet What Many Believe to Be the Oldest Palm Trees in Los Angeles

  Photo credit: Stuart Guest-Smith If you’ve visited Exposition Park in the last hundred years or so, you may have overlooked one of LA’s most unassuming luminaries. Yet, just in front of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands the oldest of the palm trees in Los Angeles. Or perhaps we should clarify the oldest known palm tree in LA. If age ain’t not...

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Pet Owners Are Buying Homes More Than Ever

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives. In fact, according to a 2015 Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of their family – especially Millennials. However, living with pets in your home can also be a burden, especially if you’re renting. Many pet owners have been motivated to purchase a home to avoid ...

Protect Your Home from Deed Theft - A Simple Step you Can't Afford to Miss

Keeping you informed and protected and making sure you have your grant deed on hand. I wanted to bring an important issue to your attention that has been making headlines recently: deed theft and title fraud. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods, including AI, to target homeowners and steal properties through fraudulent documents. To make sure you're protect...

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Southern California Adores Its Giant Pumpkins

Featured image credit: Jim Heimman from his book California Crazy & Beyond – Roadside Vernacular Architecture It’s understated to be sure, but there’s something special about the autumn in Southern California. You wouldn’t think our arid, sunny, and often sweltering atmosphere would be particularly welcoming of cinnamon and spice. And, sure, you won’t f...

Tips to Spruce up Your Living Spaces

This list of affordable home décor updates will surely get you inspired! Here are a few tips to spruce up your living space without breaking the bank. 1. Bring on the Metallics One quick way to modernize your home décor is to add a little shine!  Pick up a new shiny silver vase or even a beautiful gold side table.  Swap out your plain pot stands for nice metalli...