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What’s the Deal with Low VOC Paint and Should I Use it in My San Diego Home?

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For my first installment of “Ask the Paint Pro” I wanted to address a question that I get a lot as a residential painter who is concerned about our environment: What’s the deal with Low VOC paint? The terms Low VOC and No VOC are much more well-known than they were just five or ten years ago, but there is still some confusion about what they are. People generally know that this type of paint is better for the environment than traditional paint, but aren’t sure why. In addition, there is lots o … [Read more...]

Redo the Kitchen or Replace Your San Diego Home’s Windows and Doors?

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Remodeling Magazine puts out a report every year, specifically for San Diego, that takes a look at some of the most popular home remodeling projects. It looks at the average cost of what those projects go for in San Diego, as well as the amount you can expect to recoup if you then go to sell your home. The numbers for 2019 were recently released and can be found here. The site does require you to give them some personal information to view the full report, but if you don't want to do that, we'll … [Read more...]

Paying for Window Repairs – What’s Covered by Warranties or Insurance Policies

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Window repairs, even ones that seem fairly straightforward, can be costly. So, when you have a broken window or a faulty window in need of repair, it’s important to know the options you have when it comes to paying for it. If you live in a newer home, and your windows are deemed defective, they may still be under warranty through the homebuilder, and the cost could be completely covered. However, the term of the warranty on your windows is probably shorter than other structural elements of y … [Read more...]

Decoding Window Language: Energy Efficiency Terms and Ratings that San Diego Homeowners Should Understand

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This article is the second in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. The window industry (technically the “glazing” industry) has a language all to its own. If you’ve ever looked at replacement windows in a home improvement store or talked to a replacement window salesperson, you probably saw or heard te … [Read more...]

Replacing the Fluorescent Lighting in Your Kitchen: Advice for San Diego Homeowners

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If you live in a San Diego home that was built in the mid to late last century, you probably have a kitchen with fluorescent lighting. It was the trend back in the day, but now can make a house look dated—not to mention it isn’t the most energy-efficient type of lighting out there. In addition, fluorescent light tubes must be discarded at special hazardous waste collection centers, as they are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). Many San Diego homeowners are looking to replace the flu … [Read more...]

4 Quick DIY Home Improvement Ideas for the Summer in San Diego

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This summer you may have a bit of extra time on your hands. You may also want to just update the interior or exterior of your San Diego home. Summer is the perfect time to make some simple improvements to your home. Look around your home this summer and see where you can make some improvements, then consider the following 4 quick home improvement ideas that you can complete this season. Paint the Walls One of the most inexpensive DIY projects that you can complete involves painting your walls. … [Read more...]

Decoding Window Language: Understanding the Various Styles of Windows Available to San Diego Homeowners

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This article is the first in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. Windows come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in various styles with names you may not be familiar with. In this article, I hope to “decode” some of the terms you might hear as they relate to the window styles, so you can decide w … [Read more...]

Style Tricks for San Diego Homeowners: Mastering Contemporary Design

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The word “contemporary” literally means “of the moment”, which makes contemporary design ever-changing and hard to define. This interior design style borrows from others, mainly from modern, traditional, art deco, and futuristic design. Right at this point, you might be thinking on giving up on this complicated style of interior design, but even though it might sound a bit hard to incorporate it into your San Diego home, it really doesn’t require that much fuss. Here are a few style tricks that w … [Read more...]

What are Casement Windows and Are They a Good Choice for San Diego Homes?

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If you're not familiar with window terminology, a casement windows has a single glass panel that swings open to the outside. Typically, they swing outward, away from the frame and the wall, from a single hinge. Some casement windows can swing outward up to 90 degrees from the building. These windows usually operate via a crank that makes the window simple to open and close. Casement windows are perfect for areas in your home where an unobstructed view is desired, especially San Diego homes in … [Read more...]

Quiet Your San Diego Home with Noise Reducing Replacement Windows

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Many Southern California homeowners live in close proximity to noisy freeways and busy surface streets. San Diego residents are no different, whether it’s an annoying dog barking or you live close to the airport, outdoor noise can be a major nuisance that disrupts sleep and invades your home with unwanted noise pollution. Old windows can be the main culprit in allowing noise to seep into San Diego houses. Replacing single pane aluminum frame windows with new dual pane windows with vinyl f … [Read more...]