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 ...
Prepare your home for warmer weather Spring is in the air and temperatures are on the rise. Before your air conditioner goes back to work full-time for the summer, dive into a little spring cleaning for your home to keep energy costs ...
Home of the Season Hale Dukes is the winner of the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) Home of the Season.
Hale’s grandson, Joey, did the bulk of the work. Joey used a hot glue gun to get the strings of...
October 2012 Home of the Month Marc Bowden’s meticulously maintained yard earned him the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) award for Home of the Month for October of 2012.
A bountiful supply of colorful begonias,...
Holiday tour enhances education From outside Maria Sine’s Brentwood home, it’s clear that the Christmas season is here – lights are strung on the exterior, a wreath hangs on the front door. But step inside, and spectacular décor ...
Holiday decorating contest Think you have the most festive house on the block? The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) is seeking homes within the Brentwood city limits, whose front yards capture the spirit of t...
Grant makes Freedom’s sustainable garden grow As summer comes to a close, most Californians are waiting for the first sign of rain to reduce the dust and turn our hills green again. This time of year, the value of fresh water should be close t...
Home of the Month September Home of the Month winners Laura and Neil Linden have a fantastically well-manicured yard. A plum tree is the main feature of this small yet handsome front yard. Colorful perennials, neatl...
Turning your home Visions into realities Amber Arias, owner of Visions Home Staging and Consignments, knows the hardships and rewards of owning a business. She started small, as a home staging consultant 12 years ago, and now owns her own...
August Home of the Month Congratulations to Brentwood August Home of the Month winners Sean and Jennifer Fernandez. The first thing you’ll notice as you approach their home is how neat their yard is kept. A neatly trimmed ...
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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