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Let It Shine: Top Lighting Tips

Nov 30, 2021 02:03PM

Lighting is one of the most important features in a home. Besides the obvious purposes of security and enabling you to see, it helps create warmth, mood, drama, and dimension—both in and outside the house—taking a space from ordinary to extraordinary. What’s the best way to achieve a well-lit home? Keep reading for some top tips from area pros.

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Home Away From Home: The ABCs of ADUs

Oct 27, 2021 03:12PM

Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as ADUs and sometimes called in-law apartments, casitas, or granny flats, are smaller homes located on the same lot as a primary house. They can either be attached to the home or detached as a stand-alone.

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Seal the Deal: Secrets of Home Staging

Oct 06, 2021 03:28PM

In 2017, Ada Pizon got her real estate license. To gain actual experience in selling homes, she started by selling her own home. “Until you do it yourself, you don’t realize how hard it is,” she says. Like all homeowners, she loved her house and wanted to get top dollar in the sale. Another local agent gave her a pivotal piece of advice: Get the home staged.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? Fall Composting Tips

Oct 06, 2021 08:50AM

Composting is gathering green material and brown material—from your garden, kitchen scraps, and other materials—and putting them together in one spot to let them break down. Green material (aka nitrogen) has moisture in it—like fresh, green grass clippings, and veggie peels from the kitchen. Brown material (aka carbon) is totally or nearly totally dry—like brown grass clippings and newspaper.

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Travel by Design: 4 Hip Home Rentals

Aug 30, 2021 12:25PM

Whether you need inspiration for a home remodel or just want some aesthetically pleasing surroundings for a family or couples getaway, these local home rentals are some of the most architecturally and aesthetically stunning, right down to their fruit-tree gardens and original wooden beams. Here are our favorite local homes for design-conscious staycationers.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? All About Bulbs

Aug 27, 2021 09:17AM

You’re probably not thinking about planning next spring’s garden, but fall is actually the ideal time for planting flower bulbs. Spring-flowering bulbs need a long period of time underground during the winter months so they can bloom beautifully when it’s warm again. So, plant bulbs during fall for the best color in the spring. Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind before, during, and after planting.

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This Month in Style: August 2021

Jul 28, 2021 01:41PM

Our region has plenty of mouthwatering fish dishes that are sure to have you hooked. Check out our feature for some of our favorites, including a stunning seafood platter for two, sticky-sweet honey walnut prawns, and an indulgent lobster risotto that’ll leave you oohing, aahing, and wondering why you didn’t discover it sooner. Read on for that and more this month in Style!

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Retreat to Bliss: Whole Home Renovation

Jul 27, 2021 10:35AM

Bona Sinor, founder of Ironhorse Interior Design (ih-id.com), has nearly two decades of design experience, including home remodels and redesigns. Since launching her full-service firm, Sinor has been involved in every project—working closely with clients to achieve their desired goals.

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This Month in Style: July 2021

Jun 29, 2021 02:02PM

what’s cuter than a furry friend? Check out this year’s pictorial of local pets and some entertaining anecdotes about each of them as well as popular pet trends and so much more! Read on to find out what is This Month In Style!

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Suburban Roots: How to Homestead in the City

Jun 25, 2021 04:39PM

No grass grows at Michelle Kwek’s house. Instead, the Folsom homeowner has turned her residential lot into a mini farm.

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