Minor Kitchen Renovations Pay at Sale We know that kitchens and bathrooms are traditionally the money rooms in a beautiful Tahoe house -- keep these in style and spiffy, and you can make more money on a sale. Thing is, you need your kitchen and bathrooms to look good, but you don't want to put a lot of money into the remodel. According to Remodeling Magazine, minor kitchen or bath Continue Reading
3 Home Improvements to do NOW
It's Summertime! YAY! It's a great time to update a few things which will make life easier, more efficient, and even increase the value of your beautiful Tahoe home. Here are our suggestions: Programmable Thermostat — Costs: $99-$250 Looking for summer home improvements that can save you money while increasing the value of your home? Installing a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest Continue Reading
Get Smart at Home
There are so many smart home gadgets on the market these days. You can plug in these devices around your home to play your music and turn your lamps on and off, all by voice command. But a Smart Home is more than a house full of gadgets. For a beautiful Tahoe home to qualify as a “Smart Home,” all the devices must be seamless, integrated, and work together as well as be controlled by voice and Continue Reading
Accessibility Is Important
Something to consider when updating your beautiful Tahoe homes... accessibility. Whether you currently have a special need or down the road when you sell your home, it's a plus to have accommodations for all. Adding an island to your kitchen? This is almost always a great home improvement, as most older homes have limited counter space. There are so many concerns regarding making your home a Continue Reading
Gray is not a Mood
Gray is not a mood. Gray is the support and observation behind a mood. If your canvas was gray, a grounded and constant gray, the colors you add are what create the mood. Imagine you are sitting in a room in a beautiful Tahoe home with gray walls. Does that sound depressing? The color gray can suggest cheerless overcast skies to some people. However, consider the root of gray in nature. Gray is Continue Reading
Chill Out
Stop us if this sounds familiar: Your thermostat is hiked up to 74 degrees, you're covered in blankets, you've donned your fuzziest socks—and your house still feels cold. The likely culprit: Drafty windows. Whether they're old as dirt or just not energy-efficient, windows that let in cold air not only bring down your home's temperature but also raise your heating bills because your furnace is Continue Reading
4 Resolutions 4 Your Home
Repair. Renew. Rejoice! There’s still time to make New Year’s resolutions, so why not make some home improvement ones? Your home is a big asset and a place where treasured beautiful Tahoe memories are made. Improving your home enhances your lifestyle, making your space more comfortable, efficient, and better suited to your needs. Simple home upgrades can also boost your resale value and make your Continue Reading
Time for Pie
It’s traditional to serve pie on Thanksgiving (seriously, it might even be a LAW!). It only makes sense after stuffing yourself with that ginormous holiday meal to (why not?) treat yourselves to a "sliver" of pie. Thanksgiving dinner with a pie - we can all be thankful for that. I have found that dressing up your pie in it's prettiest holiday fare impresses just about everyone. And it is SO Continue Reading
Letting Teens Design Their Rooms
We get it. Trying to navigate being at home with the family so much more can be a challenge. Everyone needs new, more useful spaces than we used to. Your kids are right in the midst of all this, just like you. Maybe it's time for a MAKE-OVER! You know how great it feels when you've re-arranged the living room, right? Even in a beautiful Tahoe home, a fresh new environment can go a long, long way Continue Reading
Tim’s Tip – Check the Furnace
Time for Furnace Care A little frost on the pumpkin will call for some heat in the house. So before the chill hits, inspect your furnace, especially if it burns fossil fuel. Your safety and comfort in your beautiful Tahoe home mean everything to us. All appliances that burn propane, natural gas, wood, or heating oil, are potential sources of carbon monoxide (CO) leaks. CO, a colorless, Continue Reading
