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What Does Your Landscaping Say About You?

What Does Your Landscaping Say About You?

on May 10, 2012

Your home–and your landscaping–say something about the type of person you are. Are you structured or free spirited? Traditional or modern? Regardless of personal style, there’s one thing every Southern California yard should say about its homeowner. You care about the environment. And one of the best ways to say that is by planting native [...]

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Add Magic to Your Child's Bedroom

Add Magic to Your Child’s Bedroom

on March 14, 2012

Imagination can take you anywhere. And when it’s time to decorate your new home, you’ll want to unleash your inner creativity to include comfort, visual interest and personal touches your whole family can enjoy. That’s especially true in your child’s bedroom. Here are some ways to celebrate his or her unique interests and ingenuity. Paint [...]

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Tips for Organizing Your Home Office

Tips for Organizing Your Home Office

on February 20, 2012

Whether you have a home-based business, telecommute or run a busy household, a key to efficiency and productivity is a well-organized office. Make your work/life details a snap with these tips to get your home office organized. Ready. Set. Go.   Create a designated work area. Experts at HGTV explain that home offices should have [...]

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New Home? Get Organized without Breaking the Bank

New Home? Get Organized without Breaking the Bank

on January 13, 2012

Start the New Year with a fresh new outlook and a resolution you really can keep! Little steps (can we say bins and baskets?) will go a long way to making big organizational improvements in your home. And who wouldn’t like to find their car keys or cell phone without calling in CSI? The average [...]

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Flooring Trends in 2011: Start with Value

on June 23, 2011

The economy has made today’s homeowner more value conscious. Every dollar spent on upgrading your home needs to perform. And when it comes to flooring, products that deliver quality, comfort and stylish innovation (at the right price) are in demand. Topping the Charts. Year after year, carpet continues to lead in retail flooring sales, currently [...]

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Curb Appeal – an Investment that Pays

on May 18, 2011

First impressions are important. Whether you’re selling your home or getting ready for summer barbeques, you want your home to feel attractive and inviting from the very first glance. Did you know that creating curb appeal is also a great return on investment (ROI)? According to a study by Money Magazine, the ROI for landscaping [...]

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The Latest Trend – An Eco-Friendly Home Office

on May 4, 2011

Are you working from home today in your pajamas? If so, you may be part of a relatively new trend in big business that allows employees the flexibility of telecommuting. While the practice has proven to increase productivity for employers and job satisfaction for employees, it has also done great things for the environment. First, [...]

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