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The Benefits of Garden Windows for San Diego Homes

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San Diego homeowners, especially those living in what many refer to as "cookie cutter" tract homes, are always looking for ways to add interest to their homes--something that will help make a home feel special and stand out in a neighborhood. One way homeowners can help make a home more unique is by installing specialty windows, and one of the more popular options is garden windows. Garden windows are a type of specialty window that projects outward from the wall similar to a bay window. … [Read more...]

Custom Kitchen Cabinets: Should You Go with Home Depot or an Independent Cabinet Shop in San Diego?

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As a San Diego homeowner, you are likely always looking for ways to improve your living space—to make it more functional, more beautiful, or just more to your liking. One of the home improvement projects that can have the biggest impact on a home is a kitchen remodel. In this previous article, we outlined some of the options for kitchen remodels, including ready-made kitchen cabinets, semi-custom kitchen cabinets, and fully custom cabinets. We wanted to delve a little more deeply into the … [Read more...]

Common Patio Door Options for San Diego Homeowners

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What do all San Diego homeowners have in common? They all are able to enjoy the year-round great weather that comes with living in San Diego! This great weather is one of the reasons so many homes in San Diego have patio doors. You can open them up almost any day of the year and allow fresh air into your home. Or you can, in effect, extend the square footage of your home by opening up your home to an outdoor living area like a patio or balcony. Many homes in San Diego were originally built … [Read more...]

How to Use Paint to Help Sell Your San Diego Home

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The San Diego real estate market has been hot for several years now. A home seller who puts their house on the market with even a remotely reasonable price tag can expect to receive multiple offers in a matter of a day or two. Out of desperation, prospective buyers have been putting in offers and getting into bidding wars on houses in all types of conditions. But this won’t always be the case and some real estate experts are predicting that the market will start to turn in the buyer’s favor … [Read more...]

Milgard Windows and Doors: Why So Popular in San Diego, Despite Inconsistent Reviews?

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Milgard is one of the larger replacement window manufacturers in the country and popular with many San Diego homeowners and home builders in the area. Many San Diego homeowners ask for them by name. But if you do a quick search for Milgard window reviews, you might find some surprising results for a replacement window brand that is so popular. Of course, consumer reviews are anecdotal, and the experience of one customer may not be representative of the customer experience as a whole, but when … [Read more...]

Secure the Weakest Entry into Your San Diego Home

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In 2015, the San Diego Sheriffs Department reported that over 1,400 residential burglaries took place in our local communities, and most home security experts agree that the majority of home break-ins occur at the front and rear entrances of homes. For a large majority of San Diego homes, that rear entrance is typically a sliding patio door, which poses no real deterrent for experienced criminals to force open. Sliding patio doors are great for visibility to outdoor spaces—they maximize … [Read more...]

E-book Helps San Diego Homeowners Decide if Replacement Windows are Right for Their Home

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For San Diego homeowners who are in the beginning stages of deciding whether or not to replace the windows in their home, I want to introduce you to an e-book my company, BM Windows, put out a couple of years ago titled, Investing in Your Home: Replacement Windows and Doors. The e-book makes multiple compelling arguments for why homeowners would be wise to replace their old, drafty, single pane windows with new, energy-efficient double or triple pane windows. But in case you think the e-book … [Read more...]

How to Turn an Old San Diego House into a Stylish Place

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Old houses have their own unique aesthetic appeal and charm. On top of that, with the right décor solutions they can be turned into chic homes where rustic and contemporary elements fuse to create a unique design. In order to help you transform your dull and lifeless old home into a true oasis of style, we have singled out our top tips and tricks for you to follow. Let’s take a look and get inspired. 1. Refurbish the cabinetry First things first, cabinetry in the kitchen and bathroom tell a … [Read more...]

Anlin Window Reviews: What San Diego Consumers are Saying About Anlin Replacement Windows and Doors

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Anlin Window Systems is a small-but-growing replacement window company headquartered in California. They’ve been around since the 1990s, but their name hasn’t yet become a household name, likely because their products are not available in San Diego’s big box stores—only from authorized dealers. Those in the construction and replacement window industries in San Diego tend to be more familiar with Anlin products, however. In Anlin’s 25+ years in business, they have garnered quite the reputation … [Read more...]

Interior Design Trends That Will Dominate in 2019

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As this year is coming to an end, we cannot but wonder what the next one is holding in store for our homes. And there’s no doubt that we’re about to see some of the most inspiring interior design trends that we’ll soon be welcoming into our homes. Of course, we can expect both new and exciting trends and old, yet enchanting looks, but one thing is sure – they are all infinitely charming and stylish. Making Room for Terrazzo Terrazzo is coming with a bang, taking center stage in 2019 homes. Not … [Read more...]