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Posted on 09/19/2021
Backyard Camping: Have an Adventure at Home
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Backyard camping allows you to have an adventure at home. For those who have never been camping before, it can be a great way to prepare. It can also be a fun activity for everyone in the house when the weather is warm and you want to get away without getting away....
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Posted on 09/12/2021
Quick and Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal
Looking to sell your home? Before you list, you'll want to make sure your home is looking its best for prospective buyers. Fortunately, there are a few simple and inexpensive steps you can take to boost your property's curb appeal, thus increasing your chances of making a quick sale. 1. Painting the Front Door A fresh coat of...
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Posted on 09/05/2021
Try These Seasonal Decor Ideas in Your Home
If you are the type of person who craves change, then seasonal decorating is probably the perfect option for you. Seasonal decor allows you to switch the design of your home and incorporate new decorations into each room as the seasons change. From beach vibes in the summer to the colorful leaves and gourds that are synonymous with...
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Posted on 08/29/2021
Rentals: 3 Tips to Choose the Right One
Photo by Photo Mix via Pixabay For many investors, purchasing a property to rent out just makes sense. But finding properties that'll help you meet your long-term goals can be tricky. Whether you're considering a turnkey property or a property to rehab and rent yourself, keeping these tips in mind will help you weed out low-performers while you're...
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Posted on 08/22/2021
Budget-Friendly Front Yard Ideas
Improving your front yard doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, there are many inexpensive changes you can make that will completely transform the look and feel of the outdoor space. If you’re willing to do the work yourself you can DIY most projects to save even more money on labor costs. Here are some of the...
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Posted on 08/15/2021
Your Fall Planting Choices
Photo by Rob3rt82 via Shutterstock As temperatures start to drop, many people are focused on Autumn plants like pumpkins and apples, but now is the best time to plant bulbs for your favorite spring and summer-blooming flowers. The cool fall and winter temperatures are necessary to prepare the bulbs to grow properly in the spring. When you stop...
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Posted on 08/08/2021
How to Bring Cottage Garden Design Home
Cottage garden design is a popular landscaping trend originating in late 1800s England. The style idealizes the informal and whimsical aspects of “cottage” life and brings together many details and aesthetics that are still trending today. Here we will go over the key elements of the cottage garden design and some ways you can bring the style home....
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Posted on 08/01/2021
Neighborhood Identity and Big Business
Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Several years ago in an upscale comedy club located in a relatively downscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the owner gave an impassioned speech about how gentrification was affecting the Hispanic culture that once thrived there. The overlying, tear-filled message was that nothing could be done to preserve the integrity of her home and...
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Posted on 07/25/2021
Craft Your Own DIY Concrete Plant Stand
Multi-purpose furnishings are always budget-friendly, especially when you make them yourself. With only a few inexpensive materials you can make a trendy and modern-style concrete stool that doubles as a plant stand. Here is all the information you need to make your very own DIY concrete plant stool. What You’ll Need A bag of concrete mixPlastic bucketWooden dowelStirring...
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Posted on 07/18/2021
The Best Features to Include in Your New Construction Home
Photo by Joanna Bogacz from Pexels When you are building a new construction home, you have so many opportunities to personalize your property. For some, it can actually be overwhelming to sort through the various features that are available and decide which ones are best for their home. If you are feeling as if you are being inundated...
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Posted on 08/19/2021
Another Property Sold - 611 E Grinnell Drive, Burbank, CA
The designer’s dream come true on GRINNELL DRIVE! Tremendous opportunity to own a beautifully designed 4 bed, 3 bath, large home with detached guest house that includes an additional 3/4 bath and a sound studio. Spectacular brand new kitchen with custom cabinetry, top end appliances, and a breakfast nook. All updated bathrooms, one with crisp white subway tile, dual sinks and another with lovely wood-like tile floors - a dream come true! Living room with decorative fireplace and hardwood floors. A family room with built-ins and slider door access to backyard. Upstairs bedrooms with long spacious balcony looking over the backyard. The...
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Posted on 08/04/2021
Another Property Sold - 251 S Lamer Street, Burbank, CA
Location, Location, Location! This wonderful starter home is your opportunity to live in this highly sought after neighborhood in the heart of the Media District and is Rancho adjacent, just a few blocks from Disney Studios and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. This home is move in ready and features refinished hardwood floors, indoor laundry room and central air & heat. The living room has a nice amount of natural light with east and west facing windows as well as a fireplace. The covered patio opens to the beautiful grassy back yard that is very tranquil. Trees/flowers include: Mature and established Myer lemon, tangerine,...
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