This New Year’s, you may want to make a resolution to go house hunting. Home prices are finally starting to recover, but they’re still low enough to get a great deal. Add to that interest rates that are at historic lows, and 2013 may be the time for first-time home buyers to finally get in…
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Fall Design Trends
The Fall season brings change. The television is either tuned to sports or new TV sitcoms, or both. We are seeing a Mad Men mania in interior design. The 60’s show is driving a return to mid-century modern with clean lines and bold patterns, in pillows, throws and wallpaper. A way to get in on…
Fountain Valley 2012 Holiday Canned Food Drive
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation and the Fountain Valley Adult Softball Program are hosting a canned food drive to benefit local families this holiday season. Donations can be made at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center during business hours and at the adult softball fields during the games from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Starting October 20th, the canned food…
A Clean Kitchen Secret…
Grease and dirt build up on kitchen cabinets and backsplashes over time and use. To clean your cabinets, first heat a damp sponge in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until it’s hot. Put on a pair of rubber gloves, spray the cabinets with a vinegar/water solution containing orange oil ($4), then wipe off the cleaner with the hot sponge. Wipe in the…
5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal
If your home’s curb appeal makes a great first impression, everyone — including potential homebuyers — will want to see what’s inside. Check out these simple, low-cost improvements that you can do in a day, a week, or a month. 1.Create perfect symmetry. Symmetry is not only pleasing to the eye, it’s also the simplest…
Resolution to Organize
All of the presents have been unwrapped and the last sip of eggnog consumed. Time to Organize…start with the fridge. New Years is a great time to clean out your refrigerator You can get rid of all of those bad-for-you foods and ignored fruitcakes and scrub out the shelves. Add a new box of Baking…