The Best and Worst Flooring Materials for Family and Pets

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Is it possible to have children, pets, and beautiful flooring? Yes—but you’ve got spills, muddy feet and the occasional pet “accident” working against you. You just want to find flooring material that meets your needs, like: Durability – The floors should be able to withstand untrimmed dog nails, kneading cats, and sippy cup spills. Easy [...]

Which Areas of Western Nevada County Show the Highest Rate of Appreciation for Home Prices?

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by Cary Sanders Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty The gated communities of Lake Wildwood and Lake of the Pines lead the pack, and all areas have experienced substantial home price appreciation. Last month, I reported in this article that the average sold price for single family homes in Western Nevada County was [...]

Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Lawn Care

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This is the time of year when you look outside at your dry husk of a lawn and think, “I should really do something about that.” It's been so hot in Nevada County that the last thing on your mind has been maintaining your lawn. You were more focused on keeping cool. But before you [...]

Privacy-Minded Home Security Options for the Camera Averse

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Security is on a lot of people's minds. Homeowners want to have peace of mind when they leave their home for work, a vacation, or a walk around the neighborhood. It’s never been easier to secure your home, thanks to an abundance of new gadgets on the market. Setups that once required professional installation and [...]

Toss These Five Things Before You Move For a Fresh Start

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It’s a great feeling to walk into your new home and know you have a blank space to work with. You can arrange things in a different way, paint it, and add art to make the space your own. The best part is how nice everything looks once it's in. But making sure your new [...]

10 Things in Your Bathroom You’re Probably Forgetting to Clean

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Cleaning is hard. I mean, it's not hard to do if you do it regularly, but there are always things that get missed. Little things like dusting the tops of bookshelves, sucking everything up from behind the furniture, and moving the fridge to get all the gunk underneath. Then Spring comes along and many people decide [...]

Keep Your House Cool Without Breaking the Bank

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Any Nevada County resident knows that our summers are hot. Hot for listings and hot temperatures. It always seems like the heat of summer drags on longer each year. Many residents make their ACs work. However, it’s important to find a way to keep your house cool without breaking the bank. You don't want to [...]

Do You Know How to Prep Your Home for Summer?

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Although the weather today doesn't really show it, summer has arrived to Nevada County. While summertime is perfect for outdoor gatherings with friends and family, it can also be a dangerous, and inefficient, time for your home. That’s why it’s important to have a preparation strategy in place before the hotter months arrive. These quick [...]

How to Cut Down on Pool Maintenance Costs This Summer

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There aren't a lot of people in Nevada County who own a pool. Those that do own pools know that pool maintenance can get expensive quickly. Pool maintenance doesn’t have to be an expensive annual chore. Rather than spending up to $700 on pool maintenance, you can cut costs by doing a lot of the work [...]

How to Open Your Pool

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Spring is in full bloom and this can mean a lot of things for many different people. For many it means you need to start to clear off the patio to make it a beautiful place for the summer. For the lucky ones who own a pool, you’re surely thinking (probably dreading) about opening it for [...]

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