Strategies for today’s real estate market To be successful in any market, you must be aware of the market conditions. We have a very limited inventory and a large number of buyers are trying to find a home. As a result, prices have been ac...
Homemade gifts for mom For Mother’s Day, celebrate the nurturing nature of mom with a specially painted pot that holds her favorite herbs or flowers.
The Chalkboard Herb Pot and Mommy’s Favorite Flower Pot projects from ...
Sun Busters install beauty, protection Judging from the news, the Great Recession has cast a pall of economic gloom and doom over the nation. And it might seem safe to bet that the home-improvement industry would be one of the hardest-h...
Going for a greener garage You might be one of the millions making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the aver...
Meritage opens two new neighborhoods Meritage Homes will kick off a series of grand opening events May 8 with the unveiling of its new Reserve at Parklands neighborhood in Oakley. Soon afterward, Meritage’s highly anticipated new Carm...
Iris a good choice for gardeners of all ambitions Thanks to a wet spring and unseasonably cool temperatures, Tony Dittmore’s irises got a late start on their blooms this year. But that’s good news for those who haven’t yet made the trek out to the...
Library enters Green Zone
The Oakley library has joined a growing effort to help people live their lives while protecting the planet at the same time.
The library recently established its new Green Zone, a special section f...
Late but still great
Just when you figured the news from August was all in: Norman and Julie Escover’s house at 1721 Latour Ave. was named the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee’s Home of the Month for August, 2...
BANC’s Home of the Season Steven Robinson likes to decorate his Brentwood home for the holidays so that his whole neighborhood may enjoy the twinkle and sparkle of Christmas, and this year, his neighbors said thank you in a...
BANC homes light up the season It’s time to hang the twinkling lights and garland, install the snowmen and create a spectacular winter wonderland. The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) is seeking homes within the ...
October Home of the Month Many homes in Brentwood were devilishly decorated for Halloween, but one stood above the rest: the home of Jeff and Tracy Miga at 538 Almanor St. The Migas’ re-creation of a scary Fun House was nam...
Don't let pests invade outdoor spaces (BPT) - Most of us view lawns, porches, decks and gardens as extensions of our homes and look forward to enjoying these spaces during warm weather. Unfortunately, rising temperatures also bring in...
Budget-friendly ways to refresh old outdoor spaces (BPT) - Indoors or outdoors, your home decor needs some TLC to look its best. Replacing worn or dated furniture or flooring inside your home is considered fairly easy. But when outdoor spaces star...
Father's Day gift guide for the outdoorsy dad Year after year, moms and children are faced with the same question: “What are we going to get dad for Father’s Day?” Finding the right gift can be stressful and the department stores filled sky-...
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