Are you a minimalist? If you’ve heard this question recently, you may be wondering just what it means and how does it affect you. It is NOT a set of rules.It is NOT about how much you own. It is NOT about how much money you earn. It is NOT about buying specific items or giving up certain...

What steps does it take to plan and execute a make-ahead meal plan? You need a desire to take on a big project. Along with planning what meal recipes you will use you will need to prepare for the grocery shopping trip. You will need a prepping and cooking game plan for the day you put these meals...

Making a good first impression on prospective home buyers is the key to getting your house sold within a relatively short period of time. Once your house is on the market, you'll want to make sure any major flaws, aesthetic issues, and potential buyer turnoffs have been fully addressed before the first prospects walk through your front door. Although...

Early attempts at dressing where you arrived in a striped top and polka-dot bottoms may not have earned your rewards when you were little. In fact, it may have put you off mixing patterns at all. After all, playing it safe with solids and neutrals is much less intimidating. But in your home, all that seamlessness leaves you...

Traveling to San Francisco soon? Thousands of people flock to the Bay Area each year as guests and tourists. For many of them, the only thing on their list is the Golden Gate Bridge or the Golden Gate Park. But the Bay Area has more inspirational sites to visit than either of them. Check out some of the...

Going green in the laundry room is a way to save costs, extend your clothes' lifespan and also preserve the ecosystem. Going green is also a great way to conserve water and energy consumption in every home. Going green doesn't require much from you, with a little tweaking here and there, you too can join the eco-friendly community....

Selling a house requires special tactics, it can be stressful for first timers, and the pressure even becomes greater when there is a need to close the sale before moving into a new home. You will find the following simple suggestions highly effective in getting your house sold. Enhance the curb appeal. Curb appeal means how attractive your...

First time on market--original owner! Impeccably maintained home in coveted Homestead Valley. Sunny home offers light-filled, open floor plan living, with views across the valley from almost every window. Large 1BR/1BA 3 steps up from main level. Master Suite & 2 additional BRs on the lower level. Enjoy 9ft + ceilings in most rooms, along with decks/patio off of every level. Some level yard now, with additional yard awaiting your ideas. Want a pool? Homestead Valley Community Center less than 1/2 mile away (per Google). 20 solar panels cover this family's energy cost 10 months out of the year (individual owner use may vary). Storage...

Gorgeous end-unit in prime location at San Marin Valley community. Remodeled kitchen, fresh paint and carpet. Moments to US-101 but quiet and peaceful. Close to downtown shops, cafes, Trader Joe's, Starbucks. Sparkling pool and well-maintained tennis...

Delightful home, once owned by famous Fairfax author now awaits. Gleaming wood floors, captivating views, and distinctive fireplace create a charming and inviting space. Bring your ideas for updating the kitchen and bath or live in as is! Close to downtown Fairfax, 7 min to town (on foot, per...

NEW PRICE AGAIN! Single level gem in the heart of desirable Dominican. Gourmet kitchen, wood floors, dramatic atrium family room that opens to reveal peaked skylight roof or closes to feel more like a traditional ceiling. Low maintenance yards, A/C. Hiking, biking, Dominican U., Civic Center all...

First time on market--original owner! Impeccably maintained home in coveted Homestead Valley. Sunny home offers light-filled, open floor plan living, with views across the valley from almost every window. Large 1BR/1BA 3 steps up from main level. Master Suite & 2 additional BRs on the lower level. Enjoy 9ft + ceilings in most rooms, along with decks/patio off of every level. Potential to develop level areas of rear yard. Great schools and 15 min stroll to Whole Foods (per Google) on wide, mostly level country road. Hiking, biking nearby. Convenient access to US...