As summer approaches – both on the calendar and in the weather – many people are thinking of freshening up their homes. This can take many forms: spring cleaning, spring purging, re-arranging furniture, getting new furniture, painting, or maybe even a remodel of some...
“Atmospheric River” is not a new term; however, it does seem amazingly popular this season. The vast amount of rain in the Bay Area this season has several implications: The Tahoe skiing is amazing and will likely stay that way for another couple of months. The hills...
What’s Your Hot Water Heater’s Expiration Date? Hot water is one of those things we take for granted. Open the tap, wait a bit, hot water. Until you don’t have it. Hot water heaters are easy to forget about. They’re generally located somewhere out of the...
Now that the weather is cooling and the rains starting, at last, fire season is behind us! Or is it? Do know that your home contains multiple fire hazards? Now’s the time to check on those potential internal issues. Double check your protection. Smoke and carbon...
Do you know that food tastes better when prepared in a well-designed kitchen? A Kitchen is the heart of a home; the dining area can express the soul of a restaurant or a hotel. Kathy Bate, an award-winning interior designer for more than 35 years, focuses...
