Category: Home Improvement
July 13, 2019
Top 5 Tips for Reducing Car Maintenance Cost in 2019

Car maintenance costs can also become very significant by significantly impacting the family budget. Having a car involves fixed costs and periodic interventions that, inevitably, translate into a constant expense linked to your car etc. how to save on car maintenance and minimize costs related to your vehicle. As you well know, owning a car […]

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July 6, 2019
Cool Ideas for Your Playroom That Will Have Your Kids Busy For Hours

Are you tired of your kids nagging you that they are bored and have nothing to do? Don’t you wish that they will just play nicely? Does your playroom need a change? Well, here are some cool and creative ways to transform your playroom to an inviting, warm, and fun place that your child won’t […]

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July 2, 2019
8 Space Saving Ideas For Small Kitchens

Envisioning an ideal home usually includes the ultimate gourmet kitchen! Most of us fantasize of a spacious kitchenette that is perfect for entertaining with unlimited counter space, and the storage capacity that makes for easy organization. Unfortunately, for many of us, a gourmet kitchen is not our reality but that doesn’t mean that one cannot […]

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June 26, 2019
Top Reasons to Consider a Queen Mattress for Your Home

You’re starting the process of purchasing a new mattress, and of course one of the main things you must consider is what size mattress you should choose. There are several size choices including twin, queen, full, king, and California king. Picking the right size mattress is an important step in finding the right one for […]

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June 26, 2019
Experience the benefits of vacation homes for your next holiday

There is a beauty of having a vacation and not having to worry about so much. What do I mean? Ever wondered why someone came up with the idea of a tour and travel business? It is to fill this gap and enable travelers to enjoy their vacations and not have to worry about sorting […]

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June 24, 2019
What should you consider before remodeling the kitchen?

Remodeling the kitchen increases the worth of the entire house. It is a worthwhile investment with good returns for homeowners seeking to sell their property. Investing more than five percent or less than fifteen percent in kitchen remodeling will increase the value of a house tremendously. A kitchen remodeling project must factor in the expected […]

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June 21, 2019
Tips to Sprucing up Your Outdoor Space

It’s that time of year, when all we want to do is just sit out in the sun and enjoy the glorious weather. Most of us don’t have the luxury to do just that, but we can all try to carve out some time for ourselves to appreciate the great outdoors. You may be thinking, […]

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May 30, 2019
Add Beauty to Your Home with Commercial Glass Doors

  Glass doors add a lot of beauty and elegance to your home or commercial building. They can be used in many places from the shower and kitchen exit to office partitions, meeting rooms, and main entryways. Glass doors let in a lot of light and make rooms brighter and appear more spacious. You may […]

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May 29, 2019
Why You Should Move to Palo Alto, CA

Looking for properties for sale in Palo Alto? Read this article to learn why we think our town is the perfect choice for you!

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May 29, 2019
Where Window Shutters Can Be Used Architecturally

Every day we pass tons of houses whether they are in your neighborhood or just seeing them from the roads. Architecture has come a long way over the last few decades, and the designs are getting better and better. You will often find yourself fascinated by the different models you see from one-stories to multiple […]

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May 16, 2019
Investing In Portable Storage Opens Up Many Opportunities

Life is full of surprises, challenges, and changes that we aren’t always going to be prepared for when they present themselves. Taking on things like this is something that we all have to go through eventually. Now, if there is one thing I know for sure, we all have come across a moment in life […]

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March 22, 2019
For The Love Of Nature: The Buzz Behind Biophilic Design

At Chicago's International Living Future Institute, the second Stephen R Kellert Biophilic Design Award was recently presented to stunning designs from Vancouver and Texas which beautifully showcased the connection between humans and nature.  As the winners demonstrated, truly outstanding biophilic design is more than adding a rooftop garden or kitchen herb space to a home. Biophilia celebrates […]

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February 27, 2019
Claim A Higher Price Tag On Your High-End Property With These Top Trends

The 2019 housing market figures reveal that high-end living is under pressure. While luxury home sales have dropped, the average price of luxury homes has increased by 4.7% in the 4th quarter of 2018. Those looking to sell may have the benefit of selling at a higher price, however, they will need to snuff out the competition. […]

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February 21, 2019
Making Technology-led Design Stylish

Real estate shows are increasingly being dominated by smart-first construction, as exemplified by the AP's report on Control4's unique house design at Design Construction Week. Technology does not necessarily square with good design, though, but signs are that creative architecture is finally reacting to the changing market.  Driving the industry The driving force behind this change is a […]

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January 30, 2019
How to Find and what are the Top 4 Kinds of Prefab Homes?

Are you looking for an affordable housing option? Prefab homes are gaining a lot of popularity in current times. They are improving in the quality and are available in affordable prices and different budgets. It is that kind of home which is made in bits and pieces by the manufacturer for being assembled later on. […]

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January 26, 2019
What's inside the new Jenner-Scott’s family house

Celebrity houses are always in the spotlight because people are interested in mansions that look like a Barbie Dream House. So today we are going to talk about the house of the well-known Hollywood star Kylie Jenner. Kylie Jenner is a 21 year old billionaire who created her own successful brand Kylie Cosmetics. An Instagram […]

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October 30, 2017
20 Unique Multi-Functional Designer Furniture Pieces

We invite you to discover 20 creative designer furniture that will literally revolutionize your home. Following the success of our Facebook video  many of you wondered where to get these famous creative furniture that we put forward. Several designers are at the origin of the various works presented; we put at your disposal the various links on which you will be able […]

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July 25, 2016
Kevin Jonas's House in Boonton

It is time for Kevin Jonas and his wife, Danielle to sell their house, now they are expecting their second child. It is time for them to settle down. Originally built in 2014 when his band was winding down, he launched his construction career with JonasWerner Fine Custom Homes. Self-described as “Hamptons-style”, the mansion features […]

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June 20, 2016
President Obama's House in Kalorama

It’s your right as a good upstanding citizen to know about the current President and first family’s plans after they vacate the White House. The family will stay in Washington DC until Sasha graduates high school in 2018.  Meanwhile, Malia will take a gap year before heading to Harvard University. The Kalorama home was built […]

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May 8, 2016
Slash's villa in Mulholland Estates

Slash, the famed guitarist and rocker of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver turned his villa in gated Mulholland Estates into an amped up rock and roll hideaway. It combines traditional elegance with high energy detailing. The villa features a plethora of amenities including a pool and spa, skate ramp, and an organic vegetable garden. The […]

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April 10, 2016
Sammy Sosa's home in Golden Beach

After Sammy Sosa purchased the oceanfront home in 2014 for $7.6 million, he only used a handful of times. Sosa sought to make a quick sale. And he did. The deal closed in less than 45 days of going under contract for $9.15 million. Over the three year stay, Sosa made only $1’415 per day […]

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March 20, 2016
Cary Grant's Former House in Palm Springs

Known as Las Palomas to the Grant Family, they purchased the home in 1954. The house was built in 1930 by Dr. Jacob Kocher in the Spanish Andalusian farm house style who commissioned the architect, Wallace Neff. Cary Grant owned the home between 1954 to 1972. The current owner wants to sell it to the […]

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March 13, 2016
Frank Zappa's House in Hollywood Hills

Frank Zappa’s house is being sold on Kickstarter for $9 million. Part of the money will be divided among his heirs and filmmaker who endeavors to preserve Zappa’s legacy and recordings in his documentary titled “Who the F*@% is Frank Zappa?”. The house is valued at $7,039,394 and a great deal for the right Zappa […]

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February 18, 2016
Elvis Presley's Graceland

Elvis Presley  bought Graceland for his family. He let his parents, Gladys and Vernon by the house house with is budget of $100'000 on the criteria of it being a "farmhouse".  After Gladys died in 1958, it became too much for Presley while his step mother redecorated. Graceland became a place for Presly and his clan. […]

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