Summer is made for beaches and adventures, which is why it’s a popular time for vacations. If you’re planning on jetting away for a week, don’t forget to get your home ready for your break while you’re putting together your packing checklists. Use these tips to help keep your home secure while you’re enjoying your […]
For many people, Pinterest is their go-to site for collecting and finding inspiration for fashion trends, recipes, craft projects and home decorating to name a few things. Pinterest has recently shared its top 100 trend predictions for 2017 for food, new technology, wedding planning, fashion and yes, home design! Read on to see which trends […]
Here’s the latest in technology, some new and some just fun to share! As Mashable shares, January has become the month to watch for what is coming up in technology, be sure to check out their 8 Gadgets to Watch in 2011 – looks like 2011 will be the year of the tablet. EcoHome Magazine shares […]
Gallery: Crazy Space-Saving Designs for the Homes of the Future -Â Read More Feng Shui your home with an APP?? -Available for iPhone there seem to be several options for Droid also, but easier to find those from your handset.
Much of the technology news this week  was about the next big things from Google and Apple.  Will you rushing be out to get a Nexus One or Tablet? Â
The Wall Street Journal 2009 Technology Innovation Awards article got me thinking with everything from paper-thin flexibile speakers to small, lightweight fuel cells to EcoRock (a drywall substitute), there is a lot of innovation happening in technology to make our lives easier and more environmentally friendly. For homes, we’re hearing about solar technology to smart grids […]
We’re excited about the new Sub-Zero BI-36U!  It has been re-engineered — exterior and interior— to offer you the best in design options and the best in food preservation. Fresh Technology Air Purification – Scrubs odors, ethylene gas, and other contaminants such as bacteria, mold, and viruses. Air is refreshed every 20 minutes.
The Bay Area is blessed with year-round temperate weather, but it does get pretty hot here; especially during the summer. The hotter weather comes at a price as we crank up the air conditioning to get a break from the heat. While high electric bills are expected between June and September, it doesn’t have to […]
As the novel coronavirus continues to affect the world, many people are self-quarantining in order to reduce the spread of the virus. While we all practice social distancing, it’s inevitable you’ll eventually start to feel a little stir-crazy being home all the time. What’s there to do while stuck indoors? Plenty! Here are some suggestions […]
The San Jose Mercury News recently ran an article on how the San Francisco Bay Area housing costs are impacting the new home market. Land costs have gone up at least 40-50 percent in the past two or three years, Smiley said, ranging now from $3 to $4 million an acre in San Jose, to […]