How to Achieve Modern Minimalism

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When we think of minimalist style, blank white interiors similar to hospital rooms are often what first come to mind. Everything from the furniture to the lighting fixtures are so sleek and clean you fear what will happen if you touch them. However, this style is evolving to incorporate color and evoke a calm, homey [...]

Winter Home Health Check-Up: Areas to Examine Now

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With the first of many fall storms tapering off, now is the ideal time to do a home health check-up to ensure your home is prepared for the rain and snow winter will bring. So, what are the three key areas of your home to examine and what do you look for? Do you focus mainly [...]

How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is almost here! It is one of the most rewarding and exhausting holidays in the year. The gathering of family and friends is fun, but the preparations leading up to the big day are hard. Everything from figuring out the menu, seating arrangements, and how to keep everyone happy is overwhelming until you are [...]

Should You Seal Your Driveway?

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Take a look at your driveway right now. How does it look? Is it full of cracks and looking a little run down? Your driveway may have seen better days. Months or years of rain, snow, and driving back and forth can cause numerous imperfections to form on the surface. A simple solution is to [...]

Eight Clever Ways to Store Books Around the House

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Although reading physical books can seem like a long lost art in the days of digital devices, there still remains something special about the smell of a brand new novel and being able to flip through physical pages. For dedicated bookworms with cherished collections, it can be a struggle to store and display your favorites [...]

Can Hardwood Flooring Ever Be Used In a Basement?

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Recent innovations in building materials and installation have led many homeowners to think about installing hardwood flooring in finished basements. However, before selecting flooring, consider the moisture level in your basement and how you intend to use the added living space. Will the finished basement be a children’s play area, a teenagers’ hang out space, or [...]

Get Thanksgiving Holiday Prep Started Early

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It’s time to pack up those spooky Halloween decorations and transition your home for the next fall holiday. Whether you’ll be hosting a family get-together or celebrating with friends, now is the time to start planning now to ensure a stress- and disaster-free Turkey day. Here’s how to organize your party supplies and details for [...]

Five Reasons Buying a White Couch is Worth the Risk

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We’ve all heard the warnings against having white furniture, but for every argument against it, there’s a better reason to take the plunge. Don’t fear the dinge or the dirt: learn why white is the right way to open your home to endless design possibilities. Here are five reasons why you should embrace the white [...]

Fall Closet Cleanout: What to Keep, Toss, and Buy

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The weather is getting colder, and it’s finally time to put away your summer clothes and pull out your comfy knits and favorite pair of jeans. As you begin to swap out your seasonal clothing, set aside some extra time to clean out your entire closet. After all, you might discover you just have too [...]

Savvy Studios: How to Continue Your Bedroom and Living Areas

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As city living often goes, people are paying more money for less space. Studio apartments are becoming the norm and many renters are losing the luxury of having a private bedroom or separate living room. In Nevada County, there are numerous cottages dotted around that are compact. This small spacing living phenomenon has grown beyond [...]

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