Mood Lighting: Proper Illumination Can Impact Daily Emotions, Atmosphere of...
By Rachel Wilford Creating different lighting in various rooms in a home can change a person’s mood, stimulate energy and even increase productivity. Lighting has… The post Mood Lighting: Proper...
View ArticleQ&A: Faux Pas to Avoid for First- Time Home Buyers or Sellers
By Danny Ritz Jeremy, Steve and Bill Conrad of Conrad Realtors in San Clemente are third generation realtors who have serviced the greater South Orange… The post Q&A: Faux Pas to Avoid for First-...
View ArticleThe Wo-Man Cave: In-Home, Backyard Hideaways Provide Escape From the Daily Grind
By Andrea Papagianis-Camacho It’s the year of the shed. Sports memorabilia, pool tables, at screens and bars have long been staples of the pigskin retreats… The post The Wo-Man Cave: In-Home, Backyard...
View ArticleA Full Makeover: San Clemente Residents Turn Ranch Home Into Multi-Structure...
By Rachel Wilford When 20-year residents John and Jenny Dewey bought a 1950’s ranch-style home near Lasuens Beach in San Clemente, they knew they wanted… The post A Full Makeover: San Clemente...
View ArticleGarden to Table: Creating an Herb Garden for Small Spaces
By Marianne Taylor With more residents living in smaller dwellings and deceased backyards, many are forced to stretch out creativity and resort to a balcony… The post Garden to Table: Creating an Herb...
View ArticleBringing Travels Home: Local Residents Decorate With Artifacts, Plants From...
By Rachel Wilford To Liz Jonas, San Clemente resident, entrepreneur and mother of four, traveling is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Jonas has traveled… The post Bringing Travels Home: Local Residents...
View ArticleSmart Home Savings: Transforming Structures With Renewable Technology
By Danny Ritz A sense of pride washed over Bret Pursuit, North Beach San Clemente resident and senior product developer for Sullivan Solar Power, as… The post Smart Home Savings: Transforming...
View ArticleRefurbishing On a Budget: Decorating With Consignment and One-of-a-Kind Items
By Erin McFaul Homeowners seem to be straying away from antique home décor and looking for unique, high-quality items to furnish their living spaces. Local… The post Refurbishing On a Budget:...
View ArticleCalming Design: Five Ways to Create Relaxing Spaces Without Breaking the Bank
By Andrea Papagianis-Camacho Your home should be a place of refuge and relaxation. Often, though, a sink of dirty dishes, the never-ending laundry, ever mounting… The post Calming Design: Five Ways to...
View ArticleIn the Pipeline: Solutions for Pin-Hole Pipe Leaking From Plumbing Experts
By Danny Ritz Water quality is often judged on a scale considering only it’s consumption and exposure safety. While health and safety is certainly of… The post In the Pipeline: Solutions for Pin-Hole...
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