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5 Trendy Tips to Enhance a Small Porch

 Trendy Tips to Enhance a Small Porch  Home Design & Decor, Misc., Tips June 13, 2023June 13, 2023  Arianne Ortiz Who doesn’t love the idea of a front porch? Picture a cool lemonade in the shade on a hot summer’s day while watching the world go by. Or imagine sitting outside at night with the string lights lit, winding down after a lo...

Californians Can Buy and Sell ADU Homes Like Condos Thanks to AB 1033

It’s a great time in California to own an ADU. Last year, our government made it easier than ever to build authorized accessory dwelling units (ADUs). But now, thanks to Assemblyman Phil Ting’s (D-San Francisco) recently drafted Assembly Bill 1033, it’s becoming just as easy to sell these units as ADU homes the way one would sell a condo. It’s a big step toward solv...

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6 Hot Interior Design Trends to Expect in 2024

Goodbye minimal, hello maximal! Dopamine décor is here, loud and proud, so prepare to have your senses stimulated because we’ve got a list of the hottest interior design trends to expect in 2024! This new year is all about creating beautiful and unique spaces that reflect who we are inside. No more holding back with hyper-safe choices because now is the time to put it all out there...

LA Home Spotlight

You don’t have to be a Hollywood insider to recognize the name Tony Duquette. Throughout the 1940s and ‘50s, he elevated set decoration to an art form with his “more is more” approach. It earned him a great deal of admirers, some well-positioned friends, and, it would seem, a small fortune. However, recent years have shown the majority of his wealth came from real estate...

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Home Improvement Tips

Certainly! Here are some practical tips for home improvement projects that can enhance property value: 1. **Kitchen Remodeling**: The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. Upgrading countertops, cabinets, appliances, and lighting can significantly increase the value of your property. Focus on modern, energy-efficient appliances and durable, stylish materials for countertops like...

Plunge Pools Are Smaller Than Swimming Pools, But They’re Making a Big Splash

Featured image: Soake Pools Everyone wants a home with a swimming pool. It’s one of the most commonly coveted features of prospective homebuyers entering the market. But even in a city with the unparalleled urban sprawl of Los Angeles, yard space can be a hot commodity. If you can fit a swimming pool in your backyard, you might not have any yard left. But a new trend is giving new...

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5 Outdated Design Trends That Are Aging Your Home

The Tuscan Kitchen aesthetic is an example of an outdated home design style.   Don't age yourself, or your home, with your design style. Design trends often drive homeowners to decorate their spaces in line with current fashion. While this approach can give your home a contemporary touch in that moment, it's crucial to remember that trends evolve and shift over time. ...

Since 1958, the Capitol Records Building Christmas Tree Has Dazzled LA Every Year. Well, Except One.

Since 1958, the Capitol Records Building Christmas Tree Has Dazzled LA Every Year. Well, Except One.  Local News, Misc. December 24, 2024  Seth Styles Featured image credit: Amé Kali LA’s transition into a winter wonderland is subtle when compared to a lot of other U.S. cities. Maybe it’s all that year-round California sunshine. Sure, we ...

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When Should You Take Down the Christmas Tree and Decorations?

Here’s a draft blog on when to take down the Christmas tree and decorations: When Should You Take Down the Christmas Tree and Decorations? The holiday season brings warmth, joy, and sparkle, but as the festivities wind down, a common question arises: When should we take down the Christmas tree and decorations? While there’s no universal answer, several traditions, practica...

Interior Design Trends 2025: 7 Ways We’re Making Our Personal Refuge from an Unpredictable World

It’s that time again: our picks for the top interior design trends 2025. If the developing interior design trends of 2025 are teaching us anything, it’s that the global pandemic and a tense election year have done a number on our collective psyche. For a lot of people, the world isn’t the friendly place it used to be. People want to go out less and, when that social itch rears...