The sunset maple tree (Acer rubrum “Red Sunset”) is a cultivar of red maple prized because of its rapid development and brilliant fall foliage. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4b through 8b, the sunset maple thrives in both wet and dry conditions, and tolerates a wide array of soils. However, as a tall […]
Tender yet crisp ears of sweet corn may grow well in any backyard that receives all-day sunlight and at least three months of warm summer weather. Dwarf varieties work best in small backyards. Unlike standard corn, which may develop stalks 10 feet or taller, dwarf types generally only grow to about 4 feet tall, and […]
Backsplashes in kitchen settings fill the gaps between the lower base cupboards and the wall cupboards that are over, at eye level. As a general rule, most wall cupboards are installed 18 inches off the top of the finish countertop surface, giving you an 18-inch spread of backsplash space. But custom splashes fluctuate in height. […]
Struggling homeowners in California have a variety of foreclosure prevention plans available to them at the federal and state levels. All homeowners nationwide may qualify for several federally sponsored foreclosure options. Furthermore, California homeowners are able to make the most of California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and Maintain Your Home California foreclosure prevention programs. California […]
Skate beams are a powerful design component which impact the sense of size and height in a space. The cliche of the thatched roof cabin, smoky and oppressive, with dark exposed beams overhead goes in a medieval fantasy. In fact, ceiling beams, whether they’re hand-hewn *vigas* in historic adobe residences or steel beams in a […]
Just as your kitchen cupboards are older does not mean that they must look like that. Freshen them up with a new coat of paint, a synthetic bois treatment or even something as easy as new hardware. Give them a totally new style with the addition of trim or molding, or even substituting or removing […]
Create an air of awe and quiet grace by painting the walls and ceiling in a bedroom to resemble the night sky. Keep the room from appearing too dark and cavernous by blending the colors on the wall in a subtle gradient inspired by tilting. Go dark on the ground to complete the realistic appearance. […]
A traditional or contemporary bathroom with black-and-white chessboard-style square tiles has it all over the pink, seafoam-green or even powder-blue deluxe powder rooms that are so difficult to decorate. Adapt the strong floor tiles to your home decor with shade — or the lack of it — to provide a little additional personality to the […]
Most simply stated, a traditional loan means that a homebuyer’s mortgage is not endorsed or guaranteed by a government agency like the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or Veterans Administration (VA). Buyers can use a traditional mortgage to purchase a one- to – four-unit house, a condo, modular or manufactured home as a primary, secondary or […]
You can save money when interest rates fall. In refinancing, you simply take a new mortgage at current interest rates to pay off your mortgage. This cuts the total price of your mortgage and usually lowers your monthly obligations. The same as your original mortgage, your lender wants you to have equity in your home […]
