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Get Organized in 2009
While getting organized is one of the top five New Year's resolutions, most people's goals fall flat because they don't have the right » Read More
Dangerous decorAh, the holidays – ‘tis the season for twinkling lights, gently glowing candles and festive décor. Unfortunately, it’s » Read More
Basement winter wake upA few years ago you finished your basement. You put in all the hard work to make it a perfect retreat and lounge. » Read More
Styles
& Trends
Home trends for 2009
Exciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual » Read More
Warm up with new designs
Today’s modern fireplaces with stylized flames surrounded by colored glass and shiny metal are worlds » Read More
Projects for the holidays
The weather is changing and the days are getting shorter, which means the holiday season is just around the corner. » Read More
Do-It-Yourself
Guide
Budget D-I-Y Moving Tips
If you’re one of the approximately 50 million Americans moving this year, you probably don't want to spend a fortune to get » Read More
Home theater tips
There’s the teen who refuses to turn off her cell phone, the toddler booting the back of your seat and the $5 bucket » Read More
Home
Gardening
2009 Gardening trendsAmericans craving authenticity and fretting over a bleak economy have reinvigorated the trend to grow-it-yourself (GIY). From » Read More
Versatile retaining wallsSegmental retaining wall systems are one of the most versatile tools available to the do-it-yourself landscaper. » Read More
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Home Improvement
San Diego
Real Estate News
Housing experts look to the futureAs 2008 nears its end, San Diego's once-high-flying builder community is looking to the past to foretell the future – and hoping 2009 will mark a turnaround. At the Urban Land Institute/San Diego chapter's recent real » Read More
Housing affordability more than doubles The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 53 percent in the third quarter of 2008, compared with 24 percent for the same period a year ago, according to a report » Read More
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Home Buying
Guide
Five home-buying myths
As first-time homebuyers grow curious about the home-buying process, they often turn to friends and family for advice about purchasing a home. While these sources can provide useful tips and information, they » Read More
Be an informed homebuyerIf you've been watching the real estate market recently, you know many homeowners are in a state of peril. With interest rates on the rise and home prices on the decline, many homeowners are facing foreclosure. » Read More
Home Selling
Guide
Measure up before you buy or sell it
When it comes to buying a home, size really does matter. Just ask John and Beatrice Vasquez, a Texas couple who sued their seller's agent because the house they bought didn't measure up to what was stated in the listing. » 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
Rentals
Guide
Getting along with your landlordTraditionally, the landlord-tenant relationship has been an adversarial one. Perhaps you’ve heard stories about the “landlord from hell” and while such property owners exist; the majority are decent people who are » Read More
Rent Sense: read the leaseLocating and moving into a rental home in San Diego that fulfills your financial and lifestyle requirements is an ordeal. You want to get it over with and get back to normal routines. Often, the review and signing of your » Read More
Foreclosure
Guide
Foreclosure is best option for some ownersDeeply in debt and struggling with rising mortgage payments, many homeowners in slumping markets such as San Diego County are choosing foreclosure as a business decision despite the serious damage it can » Read More
Foreclosures open up new market To some, the current real estate market looks dismal. A weak labor market, rising mortgage rates and high energy prices have caused many American homeowners to lose their properties. To others, the real estate » Read More
Green
Guide
Eco-friendly Celebration
Planning a celebration for an upcoming holiday, a birthday party or a baby shower? Please your guests and the planet by taking part in the latest party planning trend -- eco-friendly parties and events. » Read More
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2009
You conserved energy in 2007 by installing programmable thermostats in your home. In 2008, you replaced your home’s incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights. If you’re wondering » Read More
