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 [...]

House Settling: Should You Worry?

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House settling occurs when your house is getting used to life in its new location. Typically, a new house settles during its first three years of existence. House settling shouldn’t cause major issues — just cosmetic ones, such as a thin crack where the wall meets the ceiling, which can be patched up with a [...]

Eight Space Savers for a Small Bedroom

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We'll admit it: some bedrooms in Nevada County are tiny. That may be because they are in miner's cottages from the 1800s or smaller Victorians that have lots of nooks and crannies. Not everyone is blessed with endless square footage and expansive master suites in their home. If you find yourself drowning in piles of [...]

Closet Organization Ideas That Are Borderline Genius

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If your closet is a clutter, it could be that you just need some closet organization ideas. Closets, no matter the size, tend to be a catchall. We often toss in our shoes, handbags, and hang up our garments without any consideration to organization. But, fret not. It’s easy to clean up those closets and [...]

Moved in? Now What? A Post Move In Check List

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Congratulations on purchasing your home in Nevada County! So, it’s been a month since you moved into your new home. The empty boxes are stacked in corners, you finally found the blender, and you're missing some key pieces of mail. The moving checklist guided you day by day, but now that the move is finally [...]

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