How to Get Wood Flooring on Any Budget

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Hardwood flooring is often considered a must-have feature by new homeowners or those undertaking a remodeling project. Wood is a natural, renewable resource, plus wood flooring complements all types of home decor, from traditional to contemporary. The downside is that wood floors, especially solid wood floors, can be expensive. Some exotic wood species, such as [...]

Simple Landscaping Upgrades to Attract Prospective Buyers

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We know we say it all the time, but there interior of the home isn't the only selling point of a home. A home can be modern and cozy inside, but, without curb appeal, potential buyers will lose interest before they step inside. An attractive, well-kept lawn is one of the first things people will [...]

The Lazy Guide to Spring Cleaning at Home

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After a long winter, nothing feels better than having a clean and sparkling home. After being cooped up inside with the wind and rain blowing past your home, it feels good to open up the windows and let some fresh air in. The amount of work that goes into having a clean home is exhausting. [...]

Home Improvements that Pay Off

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The real estate selling season is almost here in Nevada County! While there are many things you can do to increase the value of your home, such as sprucing up the landscaping and giving the exterior a fresh coat of paint, there are a few specific areas that can truly skyrocket your home value. The [...]

Container Gardening Upgrades For a Fresh Spring

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If you’re a gardener like many Nevada County residents, you most likely have some old pots and containers in your garden shed or even your garage. And you probably didn’t get rid of them because you figured you might have a use for them eventually. While prepping for this spring, instead of buying replacements pots [...]

Eight Creative Ways With Closets

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Closets are no longer limited to storing clothes, linens, or random odds and ends. You can actually discover more living space and streamline storage for your lifestyle in this underutilized and overlooked place. Here are some inspiring examples of closet transformations including a home bar, gym, and office. Don’t think you have space for a [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Wonderful Wallpaper

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Wallpaper has a longstanding and misunderstood reputation for being obnoxiously bold and a nightmare to apply and remove. However, it has been entirely reinvented with new materials and appropriately renamed as “wall coverings.” You’ll see it popping up again in designs everywhere. Wall coverings serve as a beautiful accent piece in any room and can [...]

You Can Still Be An Early Adopter

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It may not seem like it Nevada County, but smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular in homes for sale. Smart Home technology adoption may have grown by 33% among consumers in the last year, but very few agents are using smart home technology confidently and competently as a business differentiator. Agents that do leverage smart [...]

Eight Key Elements for a Productive Workspace

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A common New Year’s resolution that almost everyone aims for is to increase productivity in their career, personal craft, or both. We’re nearly a month into 2018, so it’s time to get started on your quest for success. Here are eight essential elements to integrate into your workspace to set the foundation for a great [...]

The Good and the Bad of DIY Lawn Care

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When you have your own home and are responsible for your lawn care, should you do it yourself? There are two sides to DIY, good and bad. On the bad side, if you don’t know what you’re doing, there can be consequences. But you could consider it as a learning experience and it will save [...]

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