Keeping plants at home means contending with the occasional pest. While some garden pests are just an annoyance, others can cause damage and even threaten the life of your plants. One common pest is the whitefly, which can infest both your outdoor garden and indoor houseplants. Here is a guide to everything you need to know about whiteflies:...

Are you buying your first home? If so, don't skip out on your opportunity to have a home inspection done before you close. By having a better understanding of what home inspections are and what they entail, you can protect yourself as a first-time homebuyer. What Does a Home Inspection Entail? A home inspection involves hiring a professional...

Located in Novato, Lynwood Elementary School is the home of Marin's only schoolwide Spanish/English Dual Immersion Program. See this amazing school in action and how their bilingual program could benefit your child or someone you know....

Arts and crafts with wood slices are the perfect thing to add a natural element to your home decor. There are countless crafting projects you can accomplish with wood slices and most of them require only a few materials. If you’re wanting to try this hot crafting trend yourself, we’ve put together some ideas to inspire you. Where...

Container gardens are a plant-lover’s art form. With so much room for creativity and combinations of plants and flowers, you can achieve countless eye-catching designs. However, the amount of choices can also seem daunting. How do you know which plants to choose for your container? Here are some basic tips to help you choose the best companion plants...

Safari style in interior design describes the harmony of rich and earthy elements of African design combined with the clean comfort of traditional European style. If you’re looking to try out this design style for your next living room makeover, this is a great place to start. Here we’ll go over some ideas to create a beautiful and...

Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels Residential architectural styles have long defined the current culture in America. At the turn of the century, colorful and elegant Victorian homes could be found in many towns across the country. By the 1950s, the practical ranch was popping up in every new suburb that was being created. Today, those who are...

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels While many people planning to build rather than buy are well-prepared for the overall expense, there are some important costs that can be easy to forget. Here are some additional costs of building a home to consider: Land Preparation Buying the land for your new build is a key expense in a...

A rare opportunity presents itself in the offering of this home in vibrant West End near Downtown San Rafael with great walk score and all just one block away from the hip shops and cafes of 4th Street! This is your chance to make this special property yours. With high ceilings, and semi-finished lower level, this home has exciting potential for development and unlimited possibilities to let your imagination run wild! Detached 2-car garage. Come see what this central location and exciting opportunity can offer...

This Spanish beauty is bursting with charm. Spanish chic living room with wood floors, fireplace, and plantation shutters, formal dining room. This house is spacious and feels much larger than expected. From kitchen, doors open to a large level rear yard, fully fenced. A truly special space. Split level to upper floor, there are two bedrooms located on opposite sides of central hallway & one bathroom. Attached tandem garage with large laundry/finished storage room. Excellent location in the Dominican flats. Short distance from Coleman Elementary School, Dominican University and Marin Tennis Club, plus quick and easy access to...

Lovingly maintained single-story ranch-style home showcases a traditional single level floor plan in the coveted Dominican Heights neighborhood, with views of the rolling hills of San Rafael and Southern Marin, including a peek at Mt. Tamalpais. Wood-burning fireplaces in the living room and family room and hard wood floors provide timeless charm. The kitchen flows into the family room, and sliding glass doors open onto a large backyard. The sunny backyard offers easy indoor/outdoor poolside living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Original BR4 converted to DR. Large master suite, with plenty of closet space. Attached 2 car garage with space to...

New price for desirable Marin Country Club Estates! Airy, light-filled home with flexible floor plan, offering 2 uncommonly spacious primary suites with huge closets. Elevated position on this quiet cul-de-sac gives this home unobstructed golf course and hill views from a expansive, sun soaked deck, perfect for entertaining, playing games, al fresco dining. Large windows throughout the house showcase oak-studded hill views. Further undeveloped side yard awaits your expansion ideas. Meanwhile chef's kitchen and large family room flow seamlessly out to deck, providing the perfect setting for at home entertainment or a weekend of...