Smart Home Improvements for 2017

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Out with the old and in with the new! Or at least some new fixes for parts of your home. The New Year is a great time to begin thinking about home improvement projects. Regardless if you are staying put or wanting to move, we've got some ideas to improve the look of your home. [...]

Disguise The Eyesores in your Home

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Nevada County homeowners know: not every aspect of owning a home is pretty. Besides all of the regular maintenance and upkeep that needs to happen, you have to deal with appliances, electronics, heating and cooling equipment. Although they are necessary, they don’t exactly make for magazine-worthy home decor. But you know what they say in the interior [...]

Tips to Keep Your Roof Safe This Winter

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As the recent weather has demonstrated, winter in Grass Valley can go from cool and sunny to flooded roadways in an instant. Your roof is an important part of protecting your family from the elements. Now is the time to think about the maintenance tips that will help you keep your roof in good condition [...]

Winter is Coming-Check Your Roof!

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Nevada County winters are tough on roofs. In snowy areas, snow and ice add a lot of weight to the roof, and excess water can cause leaks. Sometimes, there is a big winter temperature swing between day and night. Those temperature variations cause the roof material to expand and contract, and that puts stress on [...]

Make Your Home Look Bigger

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Let’s face it: some of the homes in Nevada County are TINY. Many homes in Grass Valley and Nevada City are built on a smaller scale with a series of small rooms instead of open concept spaces. So maybe you need tips on how to decorate those spaces. Or maybe you just have that one [...]

Six Money Saving Painting Tips

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With the changing of the seasons in Nevada County comes the want to change something about your home. A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference. However, the price and labor of a painting update can be intimidating for some homeowners. Here are six ways you can you save time and money on [...]

Nevada County Fall Yard Tips and Tricks

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Nevada County is gorgeous this time of year! The leaves change from a vibrant green to a multitude of reds, yellows, and oranges. But these beautiful leaves don’t stay on the trees for long! Fall is a critical time for yard maintenance because the manner in which you care for it in the fall determines how [...]

6 Ways to Bring the Light and Bright of Summer into Your Home

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The lazy breezes and bright blue skies of summer aren’t just for the outdoors! Banish the last of winter by pulling back the drapes and letting the sunshine in. Tuck dark throw pillows and accessories into the closet until fall. It only takes a few easy swaps—like remaking your bed or rolling out a [...]

No Room for a Home Office? Try These Clever Ways to Create One

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Working from home used to be a last resort, mostly when a kid fell sick with the flu or if the cable man was coming at some unspecified, unknowable time within a five-hour window. But as of 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 13.4 million people telecommute regularly (at least once a week), an increase of 35% [...]

How To Choose a Fence for Your Home

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A fence can serve as protection while still adding beauty to your yard. Want to make your suburban home feel safe and secure while still maintaining it’s beauty? You might want to consider adding a fence. Fences have been part of the home landscape since colonial days when they kept livestock like chickens and [...]

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