Santa Barbara & Montecito Real Estate, Fine Homes & Estates
Take care of these tasks to avoid major home hassles, inefficiencies or unsightliness down the road When you buy your first house, you have a lot going on with moving in, perhaps buying some furniture, hosting your first party at the house and getting used to those mortgage payments. With all that excitement,… more
A kitchen designer asks big-picture questions to help you decide where to invest and where to compromise in your remodel By: Moorea Hoffman – Houzz Contributor It would be great to have an unlimited budget for a kitchen renovation. But the fact is most of us do not. And that’s OK. Compromises of one form or… more
How to Create a Cohesive Color Flow Throughout Your Home Designers share 8 techniques for avoiding a choppy feeling in your home By: Erin Carlyle, Houzz Editorial Staff, Houzz.com Color preferences vary as much as personalities. Some folks love the bright and the bold, while others feel most secure surrounded by neutrals. The good news… more
Not all home improvements are equal in the return they provide from your initial investment. These five projects will reward you the most when it comes time to sell:
TV shows make remodeling work look simple, but nearly 2/3 of homeowners who’ve attempted to DIY house projects, have regretted not calling Ann expert on at least one of their projects. Some even admitted to hiring a professional after failing on their own attempt.
Maurie McGuire