Articles in Home & Design
You’ve decided to sell your home, and you want to sell it fast and for your asking price, what do you do? You contact a professional home stager and let them go to work, or …
It seems everyone in California has a phobia about taking care of their own lawn and would rather hire a legion of gardeners armed with gas-powered lawnmowers and ear-ringing blowers then actually do it themselves. …
It’s kind of annoying when friends walk through your new pad and can identify the origin of every piece of furniture or decor. “Aah, I see you have the IKEA Norden dining table and the …
Design Within Reach’s Santana Row design studio has extended its Tools for Living pop-up shop due to popular demand. Browse the company’s Tools for Living wares, which include great gift items such as modern design …
Sure, anyone can walk into Ikea, purchase a bookcase or a dining room set, and call it good. But the older we get, the more and more we think about quality and purchasing pieces that …
Getting tired of paying the “man” for your home repairs? Be your own man for a change, take matters into your own hands, learn something and save big bucks with The Sawdust Shop and the …
Want to save water and money? Of course you do. So we’ll let you in on a little secret that’s, well, not so secret. The Santa Clara County Water District is offering incentives for residents …
Add some zip to a bland home with nifty cage lamps from Diesel. These cool fixtures can be used as pendants or paired with a stand to give your room that complex, dramatic effect, paired …
It’s the age-old question that plagues so many of us every December: to go fake, or not to go fake? We’re talking about good old-fashioned Christmas trees, of course. And we suggest to go REAL …
Change light bulbs. ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent bulbs are ideal as they use 75 percent less energy.
Install a low-flow shower head. Go to any local hardware or plumbing store. They’ll know what we’re talking about.
Collect …
It’s natural to be drawn to the cozy warmth of heaters and fireplaces inside as the weather cools off. But now, with numerous outside heating options available, the outdoorsy folk can still enjoy patios and …

