What’s old is new again
Whether they’re genuine period pieces being repurposed or home furnishings reproduced from popular items from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s, vintage will be hot this year.
A spectrum of colors
Look for soothing aqua and green hues that draw their inspiration from the verdigris deposits found on weathered copper statues. For outdoors furniture and accessories, sassy colors like lime green, bold orange and Caribbean blue are on trend.
A trend that will stick around
Wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost- effective statement. With their innovative new SmartStick repositionable wall murals, Murals Your Way (muralsyourway.com) has made it easy for homeowners; renters and even college students to add a fresh new look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors, doors, and windows.
Green continues to be keen
Products and materials such as bronze, cop- per, clay, cotton, linen and hemp—which are environmentally friendly and can be repurposed or recycled at the end of their lifespan—will be in high demand.
www.marinbesthomes.com
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Celebrate Arbor Day—Page
Celebrate Arbor Day—
Plant a Tree on April 29th!
l Trees provide shade to keep us and our
homes cool on hot summer days.
l Trees give off vital oxygen through
photosynthesis which you and I and
animals need to breathe.
l Trees provide protection from the wind.
l Trees reduce noise pollution.
l Trees give us products such as: chewing
gum, crayons, soap, shatterproof glass,
suntan lotion, cork, dyes, life-saving drugs,
writing paper, syrup, perfume, pencils,
firewood, building materials, and much,
much more.
For more information visit: http://www.
arborday.org
vawells@me.com
www.marinbesthomes.com
Plant a Tree on April 29th!
l Trees provide shade to keep us and our
homes cool on hot summer days.
l Trees give off vital oxygen through
photosynthesis which you and I and
animals need to breathe.
l Trees provide protection from the wind.
l Trees reduce noise pollution.
l Trees give us products such as: chewing
gum, crayons, soap, shatterproof glass,
suntan lotion, cork, dyes, life-saving drugs,
writing paper, syrup, perfume, pencils,
firewood, building materials, and much,
much more.
For more information visit: http://www.
arborday.org
vawells@me.com
www.marinbesthomes.com
Spring Home Checkup
Spring Home Checkup
April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring leaky basements, moldy walls and costly cleanup.
Regular maintenance on the outside of your home could save you thousands of dollars. Jeff Sciaudone, Director of Engineering for the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) says, “You can take a few hours to do a Spring maintenance check—or you can wait for a storm to come along and show you where your home’s weaknesses are.”
IBHS recommends taking the following steps:
● Make sure gutters are clean and stable. This ensures proper drainage and lessens the chance they will become flying debris in high wind.
● While you’re there, examine fascia or soffit boards. If they are rotting or soft, they may allow rain into your attic or atop interior walls.
● Make sure downspouts are sloping away from the house and carrying water at least five feet away from foundation walls.
● Lawn sprinkler heads should not spray the walls of the house. This moisture can lead to unwanted growths, wall failure, and other destructive moisture problems.
● Examine your roof carefully, looking for worn, curled or missing shingles.
● If you can’t inspect your roof easily, your attic is the next best place to check for problems. Look for moisture or surface discoloration—and do this every time you go into the attic. The earlier you find a roofing problem, the better.
● Examine window and door flashing, seals or weather-stripping. If sealants around those openings are no longer pliable and continuous, reseal and caulk them.
● When planning home improvements, consider products and techniques that will increase your home’s disaster resistance. Choose roofing materials, for example, that are rated for wind, fire and impact- resistance.
Source: Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS is a national nonprofit initiative of the insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters.
http://www.weather.com/outdoors/home-improvement/home-tips/ spring-checkup_2010-08-24
Victoria Wells
vawells@me.com
www.marinbesthomes.com
April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring leaky basements, moldy walls and costly cleanup.
Regular maintenance on the outside of your home could save you thousands of dollars. Jeff Sciaudone, Director of Engineering for the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) says, “You can take a few hours to do a Spring maintenance check—or you can wait for a storm to come along and show you where your home’s weaknesses are.”
IBHS recommends taking the following steps:
● Make sure gutters are clean and stable. This ensures proper drainage and lessens the chance they will become flying debris in high wind.
● While you’re there, examine fascia or soffit boards. If they are rotting or soft, they may allow rain into your attic or atop interior walls.
● Make sure downspouts are sloping away from the house and carrying water at least five feet away from foundation walls.
● Lawn sprinkler heads should not spray the walls of the house. This moisture can lead to unwanted growths, wall failure, and other destructive moisture problems.
● Examine your roof carefully, looking for worn, curled or missing shingles.
● If you can’t inspect your roof easily, your attic is the next best place to check for problems. Look for moisture or surface discoloration—and do this every time you go into the attic. The earlier you find a roofing problem, the better.
● Examine window and door flashing, seals or weather-stripping. If sealants around those openings are no longer pliable and continuous, reseal and caulk them.
● When planning home improvements, consider products and techniques that will increase your home’s disaster resistance. Choose roofing materials, for example, that are rated for wind, fire and impact- resistance.
Source: Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS is a national nonprofit initiative of the insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters.
http://www.weather.com/outdoors/home-improvement/home-tips/ spring-checkup_2010-08-24
Victoria Wells
vawells@me.com
www.marinbesthomes.com
Top Home Decor Trends for 2011
Top Home Decor Trends for 2011
What’s old is new again.
Whether they’re genuine period pieces being repurposed or home furnishings reproduced from popular items from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s, vintage will be hot this year.
A spectrum of colors
Look for soothing aqua and green hues that draw their inspiration from the verdigris deposits found on weathered copper statues. For outdoors furniture and accessories, sassy colors like lime green, bold orange and Caribbean blue are on trend.
A trend that will stick around
Wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost- effective statement. With their innovative new SmartStick re-positionable wall murals, Murals Your Way (muralsyourway.com) has made it easy for homeowners; renters and even college students to add a fresh new look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors, doors, and windows.
Green continues to be keen
Products and materials such as bronze, cop- per, clay, cotton, linen and hemp—which are environmentally friendly and can be rpurposed or recycled at the end of their lifespan—will be in high demand.
Victoria Wells
vawells@me.com
www.marinbesthomes.com
What’s old is new again.
Whether they’re genuine period pieces being repurposed or home furnishings reproduced from popular items from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s, vintage will be hot this year.
A spectrum of colors
Look for soothing aqua and green hues that draw their inspiration from the verdigris deposits found on weathered copper statues. For outdoors furniture and accessories, sassy colors like lime green, bold orange and Caribbean blue are on trend.
A trend that will stick around
Wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost- effective statement. With their innovative new SmartStick re-positionable wall murals, Murals Your Way (muralsyourway.com) has made it easy for homeowners; renters and even college students to add a fresh new look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors, doors, and windows.
Green continues to be keen
Products and materials such as bronze, cop- per, clay, cotton, linen and hemp—which are environmentally friendly and can be rpurposed or recycled at the end of their lifespan—will be in high demand.
Victoria Wells
vawells@me.com
www.marinbesthomes.com
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