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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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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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Behind the Scenes at Hampton Lane with Barbara Ciraface

Behind the Scenes at Hampton Lane with Barbara Ciraface

on September 14, 2011

Pardee Homes’ new home community of Hampton Lane at Pacific Highlands Ranch in San Diego offers gourmet kitchens with sleek slab granite countertops, large preparation islands and cabinets designed for recycling. But we know homebuyers want to give their new home that personal touch! That’s why our design team, including Design Consultant Barbara Cirafice, works [...]

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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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How Does Your Green Garden Grow?

How Does Your Green Garden Grow?

on June 14, 2011

To a certain extent, every garden is green. After all, trees and plants accomplish the all-important task of cleansing the air. But let’s face it. Some gardens are more green, or earth-friendly, than others. This has everything to do with the type of plants selected and how they are planted and cared for. It’s also [...]

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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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