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Posted on 07/04/2021

Home Gardens: How to Create a Carnivorous Plant Terrarium

Sure, terrariums are vast and fascinating. But if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, try starting one for carnivorous plants. The easiest way to keep them happy is by building a terrarium all their own. Within that space, they can enjoy the perfect amount of light, humidity and tasty insects. Here’s what to do. Select Your...

Gardening

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Top Green Features Buyers Want in a Home

Photo by Sumanley xulx via Pixabay Homeowners looking to get top dollar for their house often invest in improvements to make their home more appealing to prospective buyers. Sure, they can slap up a coat of paint and make other minor cosmetic improvements, but these won’t necessarily increase their home’s value. In a survey conducted by the National...

Buyers

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 06/20/2021

Enhance your Garden with a Rain Chain

Image by Kaitong Yepoon from Shutterstock Rain in its due time is every gardener's dream. Saving and reusing rainwater is a great way to save resources for the garden. One way to collect rainwater and store it for future use is to install a rain chain. A decorative rain chain can be used in place of a downspout...

Gardening

Exterior Home Design

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Posted on 06/13/2021

What You’ll Wish You Knew

Photo by GaudiLab via Shutterstock In the rush and excitement to find the perfect home and make it yours, there are some things best learned beforehand rather than through hindsight. Here are some suggestions from first-time homebuyers that would have made the entire process less challenging. Know where you stand. If you plan to buy a home, even...

Budget

Credit

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Integrated Tech: Adding A Programmable Thermostat to Your Hub

Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels As you go about your day at home, you might change the thermostat settings more than once to balance your comfort with saving money. But what if you were able to leave all that fine-tuning to a digital system and achieve your goals with little to no effort on your part? Well,...

Home Improvements

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Posted on 05/30/2021

Sustainable Luxury: What's Trending Now

Photo by Lukas Hartmann from Pexels Luxury real estate is often defined by elaborate interior design elements and state-of-the-art technology blended seamlessly into the home. These properties are designed to wow and amaze the average home buyer while enticing luxury buyers to invest in the ever-growing real estate market. In addition to lavish extras, the luxury homes of...

Home Garden

Environmentally Friendly

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Posted on 05/23/2021

Why Homebuyers Should Worry About Easements & Right-Of-Ways

Photo by Andrew Martin via Pixabay It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to discover that the land they purchased may not be entirely their own. Another party may have gained a legal right to use or traverse your property. Easements and right-of-ways can be established by a number of mechanisms and go unnoticed, particularly in undeveloped parcels or when...

Buying

Property Value

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Posted on 05/16/2021

Preapproval vs Prequalified Letter: Which Is Better?

Photo by Lukas from Pexels If you're ready to get serious about your home buying journey, one of the first steps is seeing various lenders. As you become more familiar with the process, you'll likely hear the terms preapproval and prequalified mentioned again and again. We'll look at how each letter works and what you should know before...

Buyer Tips

Preapproval

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Posted on 05/09/2021

Unique Ways to Disguise your AC

Image by triosolution1 from Pixabay When it comes to hiding an AC, it's vital to maintain proper airflow. But you don't have to block airflow to remove an air conditioner from your line of sight. Check out these five creative ways to hide your AC. A Hanging Garden To make this project easy, pre-made lattice works just fine...

Home Improvement

DIY

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Posted on 07/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 2413 Kathy Way, Calistoga, CA 94515

Listed by Calistoga Realty Co Inc - DRE# 01116386

Here is you opportunity to purchase one of the largest lots in the Riverlea Subdivision. Freshly painted interior this two bedroom, two bath home is ready for a new owner to add their own style. Over sized lot with mature trees and room to expand or check with the City of Calistoga Planning Dept.as to the possibility to add a ADU unit. Attached two car garage with built in cabinets and includes washer and...

Real Estate

Calistoga

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Posted on 06/14/2021

1397 Saint James Drive, St. Helena, CA 94574 is now new to the market!

Listed by Valley Property Sales & Management - DRE# 01386036

Beautiful three bedroom, two and a half bathroom townhouse in St. Helena Park adjacent to a spacious greenbelt and pond! Primary bedroom suite is located on the first floor with a private patio. Large fenced deck off of the dining/living room. Lots of storage and ample closet space with a two car attached garage. Community pool and spa...

Real Estate

St Helena

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Posted on 06/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 10 Los Robles Court, St. Helena, CA 94574

Listed by Valley Property Sales & Management - DRE# 01386036

Rare chance to reside in arguably the best location within Vineyard Valley in beautiful St. Helena. Adjacent to the heart of this fabulous Park with pond, meandering pathways and putting green just outside your door, you will find an updated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home. Must see to truly appreciate this special...

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