I came across this video from a company that makes high tech glass, advertising how their products can be incorporated into all aspects of our lives. With the continued explosion of technological advancements, being “connected 24/7”, and the blurring the lines between home and work I have had a real interest in recent years on how to better integrate tech...

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First of all, it is important to realize that everyone has a different vision of just what a perfect home looks like. To some it means that everything matches, others believe that every item within has to have a story behind it. Some people simply believe love surrounds the perfect home. In a sense all of these things are true. The perfect home surrounds you with war...

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As many of you are aware, I like to drink wine. Because I like to drink wine, I decided that I needed to have lots of wine available to satisfy my wine drinking habit. Yes indeed, I needed to have lots of red wine, lots of white wine, a little of the bubbly and even some rose colored stuff. This thirst for wine (no pun intended) has in turn resulted in my accumulat...

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Oh, the beauty and promise of Spring. There is of course a price to pay for the beauty and promise of Spring. Household maintenance and cleaning that is. After all, who wants to look through your kitchen window to enjoy the crocus and tulips in bloom only to see dirt, grime and bug carcass laden glass? (more…)......

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With Winter in full effect, now is a good time for homeowners who have lived in their newly constructed home to make sure their home is prepared for the season. Regular home maintenance prevents future damage and maintains proper operation of your home. (more…)......

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What is Green Plumbing?

Green Plumbing is a commitment to continued training throughout Marina Plumbing Company in an effort to bring consumer awareness to SummerHill’s communities and other communities throughout the Bay Area. Continuous training programs serve to promote water conservation and to introduce energy efficient ways of saving and utilizing our natural resources, such as...

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As Americans, we’ve historically had a love affair with our lawns. Visions of pastoral bliss are conjured up with fantasies of the open plains, the Wild West, and the grand estates of English and French country sides. During the first half of the 20th Century, we were building homes with a majority of the outdoor landscape devoted to lawns. Plus we devoted a l...

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PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems has installed top-quality roofing systems for residential and commercial customers since 1984. Founded upon the principle that quality roofs are the result of quality workmanship, our commitment to quality, safety and our customers have made us the roofing company of choice for the country’s top homebuilders, including Su...

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From: Design Line Interiors This summer it’s all about the “stay-cation”. Instead of spending hard-earned dollars on vacations that come and go in a week, invest in creating a permanent vacation residence within your own walls!  Remember its not about the location…its about the memories you make.  Follow our tips on how to creat...

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from Mike McCall Landscape 1. Change irrigation programs seasonally. 2. Check irrigation operations weekly. 3. Do not over water! Allow the soil to become dry before watering again. Continual wet soil will kill plant material just as fast as no water! (Who knew?) To determine moisture content, take small core samples with a hand shovel at least 6″ deep during...

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