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Posted on 10/06/2019

Clean Your Bathroom a Little More Deeply

The last chore you want is to clean the bathroom. With a busy family, it’s difficult to even get in the bathroom let alone give it more than a once over. But, every so often, you need to set aside time to give your bathroom a deeper clean. It will improve the function of your fixtures, increase the...

Bathroom

Cleaning Tips

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Posted on 09/29/2019

Organize Your Important Life Documents

The last thing your family needs is to have no idea where to find your important papers and last wishes when confronted with a sudden illness or death. No one wants to talk about these things but taking the time to organize your paperwork can give your loved ones true peace of mind when dealing with your estate....

Will

Personal Finance

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Posted on 09/22/2019

Using Color to Improve Your Home Sale

Are you considering starting or finishing some home improvement projects at the moment? That is wonderful; it is always a good idea to make some upgrades to increase your home's value. However, be sure you are on the right track in regards to your improvements so you can get the most out of your investment. It is not...

Color Palettes

Home Improvements

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Posted on 09/15/2019

Cleaning Your Home After the Flu

It's imperative that you clean up your home appropriately whenever a member of your household has had the flu to prevent other members of the house from getting sick too. Not just that, a germ-free home also provides some form of protection for everyone. To clean thoroughly, you will need cleaning supplies like disinfectant and sanitizing solutions. You...

Flu

Cleaning Tips

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Posted on 09/08/2019

Sharing Your Home with Your Pets

Fido is part of the family, but sometimes he doesn’t quite know how to obey the family rules, and sometimes just doesn’t fit in the human-sized furniture. You’ve gone to great effort to design your home just the way you want it, but that doggy-bed in the middle of the floor somehow detracts from what you had in...

Home Design

Design Tips

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Posted on 09/01/2019

Focusing on That Fabulous French Look

From Sabrina to Amélie the French vintage-inspired interiors evoke sensual elegance and comfortable hominess at the same time. Figuring out how to pull it all off, though, takes more than purchasing the right furniture set. That je ne sais quoi (literally “I don’t know what”) that is so French isn’t so much mastered as it is effortlessly felt....

Chic Decor

Home Decor

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Posted on 08/25/2019

Caring for Ill Family Members in Your Home

Illness or an accident may strike a family member at any time. Or, they may require surgery or other care. And when they need in-home care during recovery, you may find yourself woefully unprepared. Prepare your home Caring for an invalid or person recovering from an illness reveals many areas in a house that do not work well...

Healthy

Healthy Home

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Posted on 08/18/2019

Five Things You Might Skip During Your House Cleaning

Here are some secret places where dirt and germs accumulate. Kitchen - The Sponge Even though we take time to clean the sink and worktop, there is something that often escapes our routine cleaning... the kitchen sponge. How to take care of it? Opt for sponges that are good quality, dependable, and wash with hot water. The hot...

Cleaning Tips

Home Impovements

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Posted on 08/11/2019

Ideas for Saving for a Down Payment

When considering becoming a homeowner, one of the decisions you can make that will be beneficial to you is to deposit a down payment. However, the question is how do save up that hefty down payment? One of the biggest roadblocks for prospective home buyers is securing a down payment. Fortunately, though, technology seems to be playing a...

Personal Finance

Mortgage

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Posted on 08/04/2019

Getting Pre-Qualified for Your Mortgage

Potential home buyers should obtain a pre-qualification letter from their lenders to access a home loan. This letter communicates what the lender thinks about you being qualified for a mortgage up to a certain amount and is dependent on the data you gave about your assets, income, and expenses. Pre-qualification is just the primary step, and it provides...

Prequalification

Real Estate

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Posted on 10/02/2019

680 Crystal Springs Road #1, St. Helena, CA 94574 is now new to the market!

Listed by Valley Property Sales & Management - DRE# 01386036

Just minutes from downtown St. Helena on a private lane surrounded by forest, this hillside property has expansive valley and mountain views. The home has been completely renovated with new electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, kitchen and appliances. New carpet, tile floors and refinished hardwood flooring, dual-glazed windows, window coverings and a gas fireplace complete the updated decor. The covered deck is perfect for your entertaining...

Real Estate

St Helena

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Posted on 08/31/2019

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 townhome in St. Helena Park adjacent to a spacious greenbelt and pond! Master 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...

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