Is your bathroom looking a little tired? This inexpensive bathroom upgrade will give your bathroom a new, versatile look. Update the light fixture(s), add a water-conserving faucet, new matching towel bars and toilet paper holder. Satin Nickel and Rubbed Oil Bronze are the current finish … [Read more...]
California Civil Code Section 1101.5 requires that that all noncompliant (i.e. not water conserving) plumbing fixtures shall be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures no later than January 1, 2019. This includes kitchen and bathroom faucets, showerheads, toilets, hot water heaters, etc. … [Read more...]
As we help sellers prepare to sell, we have discovered (or stumbled upon) some very effective cleaning products and tips. Let's start with our favorite cleaning products: Sprayway Glass Cleaner - this glass cleaner doesn't have ammonia and doesn't leave streaks. Use this to clean your … [Read more...]
Did you know you should clean your smoke alarm to ensure that the sensors can operate appropriately? Smoke alarms should be cleaned at least once a month, especially in homes equipped with forced air heating and air-conditioning. This is a very easy cleaning task which can potentially save your … [Read more...]
Special features in homes that are increasing in popularity focus almost exclusively on energy efficiency, according to the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey. Research projects in California, Oregon and Washington suggest that energy efficiency and sustainability … [Read more...]
With the soaring price of gas and utility bills, many have attained a significant level of appreciation for the free "green" resources available online. This article includes a few baby steps to "greenhood" that are ridiculously easy to do: Switch to compact flourescent light bulbs (the swirly … [Read more...]
Upgrading or remodeling your home can be an excellent way to turn a good home into your dream home. But, beware, horror stories abound regarding cost over-runs, missing permits, projects that don't finish on time or at all and poor workmanship. Here are a few basics you should know regarding a … [Read more...]
If you own a home in Contra Costa county CA, this home maintenance tip could save you THOUSANDS of dollars in future repairs - get a Pest Inspection every 2 - 4 years! Pest Inspections cover more than rodents and creepy crawly things. The #1 repair item on Pest Inspections in our market area of … [Read more...]
