Despite the spring equinox, Lake Tahoe is still dressed in winter white. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jump on spring cleaning. We have some tips to get you started. Declutter and minimize as you clean. Too much stuff can be overwhelming at any time of the year. Take this chance to take stock of your inventory and clear out some space. Break it up and create a plan. You don’t Continue Reading
South Lake Tahoe is easing regulations on ADUs
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are having their moment in Lake Tahoe. You might be more familiar with their other names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, etc. Regardless of the name, the idea is simple. It’s a second small dwelling on the same property or attached to a regular single-family house that has its own kitchen, bathroom, and living area. In 2021, the Tahoe Regional Continue Reading
Home renovation and design trends we expect to see in 2022
With many people working from home for the last two years the DIY project urge came out in full force. After all, when Zoom meetings seemed temporary how bad was it that your backdrop was the messy guest bedroom. But, now work-from-home is looking more like a way of life, which requires a dedicated space. Home offices are predicted to be the number one candidate for a makeover in 2022. People Continue Reading
Brighten up your Home!
One sure-fire way to breathe some FRESH into your home is by painting. Here are our step-by-step instructions to get you started! Extremely important... PREP your area!! These steps will ensure a good outcome: Roll up any rugs and remove all furniture or move it to the center of the room. Cover with a drop cloth to keep items clean. Using a putty knife, fill all nail and screw Continue Reading
Kitchen Reno’s That PAY
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
