Tag Archives: Home Improvements

Bright Lights: How to illume your home.

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Living is sunny Palm Springs, California offers lighting most days of the year, but many of our “snowbirds” live elsewhere, and may need some good lighting tips. Following is some lighting information I hope will prove helpful. Lighting falls into … Continue reading →

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Catch Me If You Can; THIRTEEN THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU and more!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

I recently listened to Frank Abagnale Jr tell his life’s story which has been profiled on TV, in the movies and in many books. Abagnale was the con artist, who was later hired by the FBI to help them learn … Continue reading →

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How Can I Improve My Home Buying Experience?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

By Dian Hymer is author of “Starting Out, The Complete Home Buyer’s Guide,” Chronicle Books. No one likes to make mistakes, especially homebuyers.  If you make a mistake buying a computer or TV, the consequences aren’t serious. But a home … Continue reading →

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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING ALERT!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I received this notice from Linda Garrett with Property ID, an Independent Company who provides many of our clients with Disclosures regarding property matters.This Bill affects Homeowners in California. Senate Bill 183 Lowenthal (SB183) created the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention … Continue reading →

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HERE TODAY – GONE TOMORROW. Buying and selling your home

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

  In today’s world, most people move every few years. If you are among the majority, you will probably purchase a different home every seven years. If you are looking for a retirement home, vacation home or relocating to a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Over-Do

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Fixer-uppers with upside potential were in high demand when the market was appreciating at a fast pace. Once depreciation took over, speculators disappeared until 2009, when low-end foreclosure properties in some areas became hot properties — particularly if they were … Continue reading →

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ONE MAN’S JUNK

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Shabby or Junk decorating has moved from the domain of newlyweds and first time apartment dwellers to main stream and uptown. It is now considered very chic to include items that your Grandmother might have thrown out in the trash. … Continue reading →

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OPEN SESAME

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

Most home buyers think about painting or installing new window coverings as a high priority. You might also consider installing or updating a home security system. The latest technology lets you use your fingerprint as the ‘entry code.’ Most home … Continue reading →

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CABINETS

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

Are you looking to update your cabinets?  Below are a few tips and knowledge regarding cabinets and what will be right for you. Cabinets are usually thought of as part of the kitchen or bathrooms. Cabinets can be found in … Continue reading →

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DAMAGING MOISTURE

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

Termites are usually the first thing homeowners think of when it comes to damage. But an equal villain on the home front is moisture. Other than insects, moisture is the number one enemy of your home. Left unchecked, it can … Continue reading →

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