Craftsman Home Gets Three Major Remodels
The third make-over is the charm. After remodeling twice for a growing family, this Los Gatos home gets a third remodel after a fire destoys the house. With gorgeous tile and Mexican art from San Miquel de Allende, the home is a beauty– and the garden, too.
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Looki: I Did It Myself
Ten years ago we remodeled our cute little home, because the duct tape we were using to hold it together was starting to peel. I never really gave too much thought about a front porch—but thank goodness my fabulous architect did! When we got the first round of plans, I loved the front [...]
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Bathroom Remodels from Cottages, Tudors and Ranches
Will this be the year my so-called master bath gets a makeover? A tour through Willow Glen homes earlier this spring certainly gave me some inspiration. Take a look at some bathroom ideas…
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Tudor Remodel:Old World Style Gets Chic Makeover
Anna Pizzo is a caterer. So when it came to setting five different tables in her Willow Glen home, she pulled out treasures.
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Sunset Dream Remodel:Living Large in Small Space
When I think of a Sunset house, I usually picture something a bit grand, perhaps on a hillside overlooking California oaks. So when I drove by the latest Sunset Dream Remodel in Los Gatos, I almost passed it. It’s a tiny bungalow, but it lives beautiful and grand. Have a sneak peek before it’s open to the public…
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Homeowner Leaves Town:Eichler Gets New Decor
Be honest. How many of you would trust a friend to completely redo your home decor while you’re out of town for three weeks, especially when that friend plans to do most of her shopping at thrift shops and consignment stores? Well, Stephanie Peters did when she invited Linda Marx, a independent-minded, bargain-hunting maven, to have at it.
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Looki What I Found: Garden Stakes
I’ve been anxiously watching my salsa garden grow – tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos. While my garden is tiny, been thinking about how to spruce up the containers as my garden grows – Garden Markers! Take a looki at these unique stakes I found on Etsy.com. Perfect gifts for the gardner in your life or an homage to your tomatoes, ’cause everyone (even your veggies!) can use a little bling.
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Looki What I Found: Urban Farmgirls
I love to find things when I’m not expecting them! Urbanfarmgirls was exactly that kind of find!
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Smackdown! Lookiloos Style
Are you ready for a Lookiloos smackdown? We’d love you to weigh in on this good-natured competition between two Lookiloos founders who had a Lucy-and-Ethel tug-of-war over a set of very hip, very vintage chairs.
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Looki: I Did It Myself
Ten years ago we remodeled our cute little home, because the duct tape we were using to hold it together was starting to peel. I never really gave too much thought about a front porch—but thank goodness my fabulous architect did! When we got the first round of plans, I loved the front [...]
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All In The Family Jeans
Jeans are being used for everything these days from insulating homes to just about a million different crafts. A few years back a friend of mine had made this wonderful quilt using old jeans. It was beautiful. At that moment, I started saving every pair of out-grown, worn-out and not fit to be [...]
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From Beige to Bright: Backyard Makeover Gets Colorful
With summer parties planned, Kristin Savini wanted to give her backyard a little boost. Filling bright blue urns with hot colors was the answer. Learn how she did it…
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House Remodel Means No Water and Lots of Poison Oak
In the midst of a major house remodel, Lisa Murray encounters poison oak and plumbing problems. Can anything be easy? See how she and her family of four — and dog Milly — deal with it…
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Darned House:Lisa Needs Advice on Remodel!
Lisa and her family are slogging through the muddy winter. As they wait for mud to dry to pour footings, she’s trying to make decisions on major appliances inside. Bosch or Miele? Vent-a-hood or something else. She needs your help!
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Darned House:Stained Glass Adds Drama to Remodel
“Lisa, go inside, you don’t want to see this.” That’s what Lisa Murray’s husband told her when he opened the U-Haul door and gazed inside at the huge stained glass angel window they planned as a major statement piece in their great room. See how things turned out…
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Favorite Spots Regaled at Hanchett Park Home Tour
Perhaps this woman on the Hanchett Park Home Tour summed it up best when she said, “It’s such a surprise to see all these gems all around.” The little known San Jose neighborhood opened five historic homes, from California Craftsmen to an Italian Revival in late May. Listen to what they liked best and check out photos of these unique homes.
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