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Proper use of dark colorsAsk interior designers about rich, dark colors, and they're likely to bubble over with praise. “Dark colors are my » Read More
Room to renew
Admit it: You're thinking about a face-lift. You've noticed the little lines forming here, darkened areas emerging there. » Read More
Styles
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Smart Home, Smart Living
Those self-monitoring homes that are attuned to their owners' personal preferences -; are no longer only for the » Read More
A new head of steam
Like the little engine that could, steam is chugging its way back into our household lives in a big way. The comeback » Read More
Do-It-Yourself
Guide
Do-it-yourself decor art
As one of the designers on the TLC cable channel's “Trading Spaces,” Goil Amornvivat has to decorate rooms in 48 » Read More
Your New Brick Patio Need a new project? Get outside and build a new patio or sidewalk, even if you already have one. Many patios and » Read More
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Gardening
RingmasterThe love affair began with a leaf. Dan Heims didn't know that it would change his life – and the gardens of countless plant » Read More
7 sins of houseplant careIn spite of a few proven ways to bring houseplants to an early demise, most demand little to keep them looking » Read More
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San Diego
Real Estate News
Housing affordability more than doubles The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 53 percent in the third quarter of 2008, compared with 24 percent for the same period a year ago, according to a report » Read More
Homeowners overpaying property taxes
As many as one-quarter of San Diego County homeowners may be paying too much property tax because their homes are worth less now than when they bought them, according to study by a San Diego software company. » Read More
Two new programs aim to help homeownersYou may have seen headlines about the latest public and private efforts to help financially distressed homeowners cope with their mortgage payments. But you might not have caught key details that could have personal » Read More
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Real Estate
Guide
Avoid Losing Your Home to Foreclosure
Over the past year, we've been inundated with daily headlines about the growing foreclosure crisis. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure, with speculation among » Read More
Measure up before you buy or sell it
When it comes to buying a home, size really does matter. Just ask John and Beatrice Vasquez, a Texas couple who sued their seller's agent because the house they bought didn't measure up to what was stated in the listing. » Read More
Staging Your Home for a Quicker SaleForeclosures and high maintenance costs mean that new homes go up for sale faster than you can say "down market." And what is great for buyers - more homes to choose from - means that sellers need to distinguish » Read More
San Diego Homescape
U-T Home
The inner experienceWhen Hilary and Sundaram La Pierre feel the need to escape from the routine of daily life and make a spiritual connection, they open their back door and step into their “temple,” a 20-by-23-foot wood-frame structure they built » Read More
Charity provides homes for wounded vets As Army medic Sgt. Jeffrey Guerin was recovering from injuries suffered in Afghanistan, he realized he needed a new place to live. “My last house wasn't handicapped-accessible at all,” Guerin said. » Read More
The Green Guide
Green upgrades, a model of sustainabilityWith talk spreading nationally about boosting the economy through infrastructure upgrades, the county Board of Supervisors hopes to do its part. The supervisors have greenlighted a whopper – a $600 million-plus » Read More
Five Decorative Tips for a Greener HomeCreating a green home usually means you are looking to make your living environment more efficient and environmentally friendly. However, this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice great style to get the look. » Read More
Heat Water, Not the Planet
With gas and utility costs climbing, many Americans want to save energy, not just to save the planet, but also to save money. Water systems can leak money right out of homes. High-flow faucets and showers can waste . » Read More
