3 Ways To Increase Your Home Value In The First Year
Forbes. June 29, 2018. By Julia DeWitt: A 2018 Homeowner Protection Survey by Chubb, which queried more than 1,200 U.S. homeowners about their approach to property, found that 58% of homeowners will “definitely” or “probably” undergo a home renovation or improvement project over the next 12 months. Here’s why, along with smart ways to increase your home value in the first year.
9 Ideas for an Outdoor Shower Oasis
Realtor.com. June 14, 2019. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Outdoor showers are a hot home feature these days. This back-to-nature oasis is especially smart for those who live on the coast or near a lake, though it’s also handy for rinsing off a naughty dog or muddy tools after gardening.
This LA Couple is on a Mission
LA Times. June 14, 2019. By Lisa Boone: Plant a native; help save Los Angeles. That’s Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi’s mission.
They’re not alone. All over Southern California, gardeners are removing their turf lawns and replacing them with indigenous plantings, prompted by turf removal rebates, the opportunity to combat climate change and, as Kirk says, “just doing the right thing.”