Six Tips to a More Sustainable Home

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Although the drought may be over in California, being sustainable should still be in the forefront of everyone's minds. We must all do our part in protecting our environment. What better place to start making conscious changes and to lower our carbon footprint than right at home! The six tips we have below are [...]

Your Home’s April Honey Do List

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Even though April 3rd is National No Housework Day (no, that’s not a belated April Fool’s Joke), spring cleaning season is in full swing. With a break in the rain, now is the time for Nevada County residents to get outside and get their backyard ready for warmer weather. That way, when it's actually warm, you can lay [...]

Countertop Ideas That Aren’t Granite

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For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's a place where many people spend time doing other things besides cooking. Since many people spend a lot of time in their kitchen, they want to make sure that their countertops are appealing and durable. Granite’s durability and looks make it a popular investment for [...]

Decluttering Your Medicine Cabinet

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What’s in your medicine cabinet? Is it filled with a bunch of items you use every day? Or is it filled with a bunch of stuff you don't use, let alone remember getting? If you can’t remember the last time you decluttered your medicine cabinet, it’s time. But how do you decide what to keep [...]

How to Partially Finish Your Basement on a Budget

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We’re always looking for more space in our homes, it seems, whether for extra storage, an additional living zone or a new spot to decorate. Often, valuable space can be found in the basement, but fully developing this square footage can be expensive. Add up the costs of framing, flooring, drywall, electrical and finishes,and your [...]

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned These 20 Items in Your Home?

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Take a look around your home right now. Is it clean? No, I don't mean are the floors swept, carpets vacuumed, and counters wiped down. I mean those little things that you touch or use all the time but don't really clean. Like your kitchen sponge or your pillow. Did you know there are 10 MILLION [...]

Is Your Home Affecting Your Health?

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We at Coldwell Banker love happy homes. Nevada County residents love happy home, too! And we know that a healthy home is a happy home. But are you noticing that you or members of your family are not healthy? Do they frequently have a cold? Do they get sick even when the harsh Nevada County [...]

Seven Remodel Ideas to Renew Your Attic

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Finding additional space for a home office, movie den, or playroom is difficult for many homeowners. Do you make your children share a room? Pay money to add square footage onto your home? Convert part of your garage or a shed into the desired space you want? Some homeowners are looking up into their attics [...]

Tricks to a Sparkling Clean Kitchen

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The holidays are over. Decorations are packed away for the next 11 months and you start the deep cleaning process of all action-packed rooms. Your kitchen probably saw the majority of the action during the holidays. How that splatter of mashed sweet potatoes got on the ceiling is anyone’s guess. But that mess just means [...]

Seven Surprising Homegoods You Can Paint for an Instant Room Refresh

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Nevada County winters can get dreary. It's cold, wet, and the last thing you want to do is go outside. When you are stuck inside for so long, you start to notice things. Like how banged-up your heater looks, or how “blah” your living room decor seems. Winter is the perfect time for these kinds of [...]

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