Anne Challice, Realtor-Coldwell Banker Los Gatos

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After their kids moved out, this couple felt that the timing was right to fully renovate their two small bathrooms for themselves. She took over the 40-square-foot master bathroom, and he took over the 30-square-foot hall bathroom. Interior designer Carolyn Elleman of Case... read more

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In addition to creating inspiring outdoor spaces and dreamworthy gardens, landscape designers and architects also make our yards more sustainable and earth-friendly. We spoke with several landscape designers on Houzz who described how installing rain gardens, converting lawns to native meadows, planting... read more

Publicly and privately funded construction put in place in March had an estimated value of $1.282 trillion on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. This is up 0.9 percent from the February total of $1.293 trillion but is down 0.8 percent from March 2018. On a non-adjusted basis there was $98.355 billion spent during the month compared to $90.445 billion in February. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis spending totals $277.667 billion, down 0.2 percent compared to the first three months of 2018. Privately funded construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $961.5 billion, 0.7 percent less than the rate ($968.584 billion) in February. The February number was down 3.6 percent from spending in March of last year. YTD spending is also down from last year, a deficit of 2.6 percent. Spending in...(read more)Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. read more

Newbies to homebuying are more likely to shop around for a better loan term than repeat shoppers, a new study shows.  read more

Here are some of our picks for biggest design surprises from IBS 2019 and the Kitchen & Bath Industry show. read more

White cabinets, green walls and cheery curtains make this a warm place for eating and cooking. read more

A shipping container for hauling heavy freight in trains, trucks, and ships isn’t often associated with anything glamorous. But the home industry is proving otherwise. read more

Many homeowners are cautious about going too bold in their kitchen design for things like cabinet color, countertop material and backsplash design. Which makes sense. A kitchen renovation is a big investment, and many people don’t want to regret a big design decision that’s difficult to change later.... read more

In celebration of our planet, let’s take a look at seven forward-thinking houses that leave a light carbon footprint. Several of the featured pros undertook these projects for themselves, believing that trying out passive-house and other environmentally friendly principles would help them serve clients... read more

Home staging has become an increasingly formidable force in helping people sell their homes more quickly and for more money. Its overall goal is to help prospective home buyers emotionally connect with a space, hopefully leading to an offer to buy. Home staging isn’t limited... read more

Looking at inspiration photos of vaults, trays, trusses and other high-soaring ceiling features can make those of us with low ceilings feel, well, low. But low ceilings should not have the power to keep your home from feeling like your dream house. Check out seven clever ways designers give ceilings... read more

What is trending in home design in the new year? Here are some of the top trends you can expect to see more of. read more

Natural wood is a lovely choice for adding warmth and texture to garden structures like raised beds, fences, decks and trellises. Much lumber is chemically treated to prevent it from rotting. However, some woods have superior rot resistance naturally and can be used outdoors without chemical treatment.... read more

Does your living room have a case of the blahs? Whether you’re looking for quick furniture-arranging help or a complete overhaul, read on for the need-to-know info on making your living room live up to its full potential. We caught up with interior designer Mollie Openshaw to get the scoop... read more

Small kitchens can be a challenge. Use these tips to set up a kitchen that lets your inner chef shine. read more