Many new home buyers shake their heads at the thought of professional cleaners deep cleaning hardwood floors. They don't realize just how much dirt and gunk can get into the nooks, crannies and crevices of wood floors or understand what dirt and gunk can do to the finish of a wood floor. Nor do they think of cleaning...
Do you have dreams of moving this year? Do you want to move but have panic attacks at the thought of what the moving process will involve?
We know moving is not at the top of everyone's list of their favorite things to do. Not only will you have to physically move all of your things into a new place, you will also...
Imagine a bright Southern California morning with a gentle breeze blowing through trees along your street and birds chirping in the warm sunshine. You look out over your large yard – maybe there's a swimming pool there, just for you – and see gorgeous hills beckoning as you plan your day. That's not a daydream; it...
If you've ever at the start of a new year vowed to lose weight, save money or live life to the fullest, you're not alone: these are regularly among the most common new year's resolutions that people make--and break. In fact, less than 10 percent of people actually succeed at their resolutions (and more than a quarter...
It's the morning after Christmas with the family happily enjoying their gifts in the den... and oodles of leftover shimmery, shiny wrapping paper. You thought filigreed wrapping paper from a posh boutique for your mother-in-law was an extempore, noble gift, but now you have a whole roll left! So, what to do?
We know...
The holidays are a wonderful time for the family to get together and enjoy each other's company. But if you don't make some plans for the smallest members of the family, their shenanigans at the kid's table could get out of hand. Here are eight ways to keep restless kids happy during all your big and festive family...
Southern California is a great place to live no matter the time of year. Yet, you might find yourself, at times, a little envious of your friends who can wear great winter fashions without getting too hot (although not envious enough to trade your flip-flops and the sun for snow and icy roads). Fortunately, there are...
It’s interesting to think there are “seasons” when it comes to the housing market, but that’s exactly what you’re going to be dealing with when you either start selling or buying a home. It’s not as clear as the fashion seasons, so to speak, but there are definitely considerations to take into account when...
If you are like many people you know, you do not have too much time at the end of the day for extra activities. However, the holidays are approaching, and you want to do something special for your family. You want to turn your new house into a home for the holidays. There are no limits to what you can do to create a...
When moving into a new home, you should take a moment to consider the benefits professional landscape lighting could bring to your new home. Not only does adding professional landscape lighting to a home provide function by properly illuminating your property at night, but also, proper landscape lighting can improve...
Thanksgiving brings us together to celebrate some of the best qualities of human existence: family, friends, food, football and naps. However, the joy of celebration is easily overcome by the strain of preparation. Don't let your Thanksgiving holiday become an obligation; follow these ten tips for a stress-free event...
These days, you see crowdfunding for everything. People are using crowdsource sites such as GoFundMe to help families who are down on their luck. Other sites, such as Kickstarter, provide a way for individuals to obtain the money needed to start up a business or fund a short film. But all you really want is a down...
