Month: January 2016
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Smart Home products are front and center at CES
As our more techie readers are no doubt aware, CES is currently happening in Las Vegas. CES is the international Consumer Electronics Showcase. Five days of cutting edge techno-goodness. With the advent of the Internet of Things, smart home products have been gaining in development and popularity. With products like Google’s Nest serving as the hub…
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Timeless design trends for 2016 to inspire your next remodeling project
Are you planning a home improvement project for 2016? Would you like some inspiration? Read on! There are a few “dos” and “don’ts” when incorporating a new design trend into your living space. Many design trends are short-lived. They’re whimsical and fun but can easily be overdone (pineapples?). I don’t discourage incorporating these motifs into your space, but would…
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Remodeling: smaller projects give the best returns on investments
Are you planning any home remodeling or improvement projects for 2016? A recent article in the Napa Valley Register cites the National Association of Realtors’ finding that, “when it comes to remodeling, smaller, replacement and enhancement projects continue to give the best returns on investments.” Considering that our economy is still on the rebound, the word…