May 28th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Congratulations! You’ve made it through numerous open houses, both your own and others, and have managed to sell your old house and find your new perfect home. But now a task that may seem terrifyingly daunting lies ahead: moving.
Packing up and moving all your stuff doesn’t have to be stressful or scary. Just follow these simple rules and you’ll be boxed up in no time:
1. Use it or lose it
As you pack your items, yo’re sure to come across many belongings that bring back fond memories–but how old are those memories? Although it can be hard to let go of that favorite jean jacket you wore every day for a year 10 years ago, it’s probably best to move on…literally. The less you have to pack, the more time and money you’ll save.
Tip: If it hasn’t been touched or thought about in more than a year, add it to the donate or trash piles.
2. Label everything
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May 26th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Watching paint dry can be exciting. Especially if it’s on your home’s interior walls.
Real estate agents, interior designers, and do-it-yourselfers agree: Painting a home’s interior is one of the best ways to quickly boost its value. Whether you’re planning to sell or just want to freshen up the walls, a fresh coat of paint can be a relatively inexpensive improvement.
According to Consumer Reports.org, spending $100 to $1,000 to repaint your kitchen and bathrooms, and touch up the rest of the house, might help you raise the asking price by $2,000 to $6,000. The site also notes that 16 percent of real estate professionals say interior painting is an important element in selling a home.
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May 22nd, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Rosamaria Acuña
On Saturday morning, May 23, more than 70,000 American flags will be placed at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma by San Diego and Imperial Council, Boy and Girls Scouts of America. This memorable display honoring our fallen soldiers and their ultimate sacrifice is a sight not to be missed and never forgotten.
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May 22nd, 2015 at 10:00 am
Photo courtesy of The Nethercutt Collection
“I don’t want to move to a city where the only cultural advantage is being able to make a right turn on a red light.”– Woody Allen describing Los Angeles in “Annie Hall” (1977)
The first automobile in Southern California hit the streets of L.A. in 1897, and the region’s love-hate relationship with motor vehicles has yet to run out of gas. The home of freeways, winding canyon roads, racetracks, long stretches of coastal/desert/mountain/desert highways, and maddening commutes also houses some of the finest automotive museums and collections in the country.
While many of the region’s drivers are too busy cruisin’ around to notice, venues from San Diego County to Ventura County offer stunning examples of the motorcar’s past, present, and future. Here’s a slightly opinionated road trip to get you revved up.
“Life is too short for traffic.” – Marketing guru Dan Bellack
May 21st, 2015 at 11:00 am
Drive, walk, or take the San Diego Trolley’s Green Line to Santee Trolley Square, enter a raffle, and you might drive home in the cool 1971 Camaro that will be given away at the Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival. The city’s Chamber of Commerce sponsors this annual event, which is expected to draw 30,000 visitors to enjoy 300 food and vendor booths, Crafter Row and Artist Alley, carnival rides, and two entertainment stages. Ages 21 and up can get a free cheeseburger or bacon-wrapped hot dog by pre-registering for a craft-beer garden wristband. Free lunch? Maybe a free car? What’s not to like?
Where:
Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway
Santee, CA 92071
When:
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