February 17th, 2016 at 10:00 am
You love that tall, graceful eucalyptus tree in your backyard. But your next-door neighbors don’t. How come?
Its branches hang over your property line, so fallen leaves and limbs sometimes clutter their yard. Its roots have crawled into their backyard as well, posing a potential tripping hazard and breaking up their nice, manicured lawn. High winds and soil saturated by El Niño rains threaten to send the tree crashing through their fence. And speaking of their fence, it looks like it’s about to fall over anyway.
What are you supposed to do when it comes to neighbor etiquette? You don’t want to sue or get sued by a longtime community resident, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on tree repairs, either. And you can’t force your neighbors to prop up the fence. Or can you? (more…)
February 2nd, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Spring cleaning is just around the corner. But why not consider a “winter warmup” for some of those home improvements you might be putting off? While the urge to snuggle up and relax indoors is tough to resist during the cold season, spending some time on winter upgrades can save you time, money, and energy not just in coming months, but potentially for coming years as well.
January 14th, 2016 at 10:00 am
Whether you call them resolutions or a “honey-do” list, every homeowner has a set of objectives they’d like to accomplish – preferably sooner than later. From repainting to refinancing, each residence benefits when its occupants puts their goals on paper or computer.
We’ve compiled 10 homeowner resolutions that are worth considering, depending on your home and lifestyle. Go ahead. What have you got to lose (except equity, if you don’t keep your home in top shape)?
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January 8th, 2016 at 10:00 am
With every New Year comes the chance for a fresh start and new beginnings. Make 2016 the year you make a change everyone in your family can enjoy — renovations to your home.
From Jan. 11 to 15, you will have the chance to enter our #Resolve2Renovate Contest on our Facebook page. One winner will be selected to receive a $50 Lowe’s gift card. (more…)
December 29th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Over the past few months, Southern California residents have heard a lot about El Niño. Do you know what it is and how to prepare for its potential effects on your home?
El Niño occurs when the waters in the Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. Typically, this happens during the winter season, and it has a substantial effect on weather patterns. In Southern California, that can mean a wetter winter. In the past, our region has experienced torrential downpours and mudslides as a result of El Niño. However, it’s important to remember that no two El Niño events are the same, and how we will be impacted cannot fully be determined.
But, you can still prepare your home! The time to start is now. To help you get your home ready for the coming rain, we’ve put together this 12-step checklist. Download a copy, print it, and get to work protecting your home!
