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Get rain ready

By Julia Strzesieski

If the predictions are as accurate as the hype, we will be in for a healthy dose of rain this season. Despite the lack of creeks and streams in our urban areas, we can still experi... Read More
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Exterior painting: Fixing common problems

By Julia Strzesieski

September provides an ideal time for exterior house painting to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Many factors can affect whether a painting project succeeds or fails. To avoi... Read More
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In the garden in August

By Julia Strzesieski

In August, your summer garden should be in full swing. Now is the time to enjoy the hard work you’ve put into your garden over the last several months and also to start plann... Read More
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Buy American and shop locally

By Julia Strzesieski

Not long ago, the United States dominated the manufacturing sector. Unfortunately, over the years, a large portion of manufacturing migrated overseas for a variety of reasons, chea... Read More
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Picking a paint color

By Julia Strzesieski

Summer is a great time to take on a painting project. Painting a room is an easy, inexpensive upgrade that do-it-yourselfers can tackle and accomplish over a weekend. Although pick... Read More
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Saving water in a drought; every drop counts

By Julia Strzesieski

Due to below-av-erage rainfall and a dismal snowpack multiple years in a row now, the Bay Area is officially once again in drought status. Our water shortage has caused Gov. Jerry ... Read More
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Happy 45th birthday, Earth Day!

By Julia Strzesieski

In San Francisco, we really celebrate Earth Day every day of the year with our earth friendly lifestyles. Still, we look forward to Earth Day on April 22 for what has become one of... Read More
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Get out in the garden

By Julia Strzesieski

Will March come barreling in like a lion and appropriately leave like a lamb? Our rainy season appeared to be off to a great start at the end of last year, but then January rolled ... Read More
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Caring for your hardwood floors

By Julia Strzesieski

Hardwood floors add character and charm to a home and are a selling point for both home sales and rentals. To protect the beauty of hardwood flooring, proper maintenance is essenti... Read More
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Reclaim your space

By Julia Strzesieski

Getting organized is a common New Year’s resolution. The less space you have, the more creative you need to be, but the more organized your living area, the more spacious it ... Read More
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Have a greener holiday

By Julia Strzesieski

The holidays can be filled with excess: It’s easy to overdo it by eating too much, drinking too much, and spending too much. And if you’re like the Griswalds in the Chr... Read More
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The well-equipped kitchen

By Julia Strzesieski

Cooking at home hasn’t been in vogue the way it is today since the 1950s, due in part to the proliferation of food shows on television, strong local food scenes, and the down... Read More
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Prepare for winter

By Julia Strzesieski

Although we often enjoy our nicest weather in October, winter is just around the corner, and if we’re lucky, we’ll see some rain before the end of the month. Our climat... Read More
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Minimize water loss with drip irrigation

By Julia Strzesieski

The best way to water your plants is drip irrigation because it minimizes water loss through evaporation, eliminates erosion from overspray and excessive runoff, reduces weed growt... Read More
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Shedding light on lighting

By Julia Strzesieski

Few changes in your home will make as much difference as a change in lighting. With all the types of lightbulbs available, you may wonder what differentiates them. Variations in bu... Read More


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