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Proper use of dark colorsAsk interior designers about rich, dark colors, and they're likely to bubble over with praise. “Dark colors are my favorite for my » Read More
Room to renew
Admit it: You're thinking about a face-lift. You've noticed the little lines forming here, darkened areas emerging there. » Read More
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Smart Homes, Smart Living
Smart homes -; those self-monitoring homes that are attuned to their owners' personal preferences » Read More
A new head of steam
Like the little engine that could, steam is chugging its way back into our household lives in a big way. The comeback of steam » Read More
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Do-it-yourself decor art
As one of the designers on the TLC cable channel's “Trading Spaces,” Goil Amornvivat has to decorate rooms in 48 hours on a » Read More
Your New Brick Patio Need a new project? Get outside and build a new patio or sidewalk, even if you already have one. Many patios and » Read More
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RingmasterThe love affair began with a leaf. Dan Heims didn't know that it would change his life – and the gardens of countless plant » Read More
7 sins of houseplant careIn spite of a few proven ways to bring houseplants to an early demise, most demand little to keep them looking their best. With » Read More
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San Diego
Real Estate News
The best & the blightestEven in recessionary times when architects are scrounging for commissions and construction workers are collecting unemployment, the annual brag-and-nag fest Orchids & Onions must go on. » Read More
Recreating Yesterday's Housing MarketJust a few years ago, home sellers found themselves inundated with above-market offers. Open houses drew many potential buyers, leading to frenzied bidding wars. Today's housing market looks much more dismal.» Read More
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Homeowners overpaying property taxes
As many as one-quarter of San Diego County homeowners may be paying too much property tax because their homes are worth less now than when they bought them, according to study by a San Diego software company. » Read More
Staging Your Home for a Quicker SaleForeclosures and high maintenance costs mean that new homes go up for sale faster than you can say "down market." And what is great for buyers - more homes to choose from - means that sellers need to distinguish » Read More
When's the best time to close, save cash? To milk all they can out of their final rent checks, first-time buyers often try to schedule their closings as close to the end of the month as possible. But there's another reason practically all buyers, not just rookies, prefer to » Read More
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Some find it's hard to say goodbye to their fixtures
Immediately after the new owners moved in, food mysteriously began to disappear. But the way Yorktown Heights, N.Y., agent Ed Ferguson recalled the puzzling occurrence several years ago, it wasn't until several days later that they » Read More
Charity provides homes for wounded vets As Army medic Sgt. Jeffrey Guerin was recovering from injuries suffered in Afghanistan, he realized he needed a new place to live. “My last house wasn't handicapped-accessible at all,” Guerin said. » Read More
The Green Guide
Green upgrades, a model of sustainabilityWith talk spreading nationally about boosting the economy through infrastructure upgrades, the county Board of Supervisors hopes to do its part. The supervisors have greenlighted a whopper – a $600 million-plus » Read More
Five Decorative Tips for a Greener HomeCreating a green home usually means you are looking to make your living environment more efficient and environmentally friendly. However, this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice great style to get the look. » Read More
Heat Water, Not the Planet
With gas and utility costs climbing, many Americans want to save energy, not just to save the planet, but also to save money. Water systems can leak money right out of homes. High-flow faucets and showers can waste . » Read More
