You've decided that you want to sell your house and like most people, your goal is to sell it quickly and for as much money as possible. There are some important decisions you need to make in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Listen...
Reclaimed wood is all the rage in design. It's surge in popularity can be attributed to the emergence of green building and remodeling practices as well as the rustic beauty and history associated with using a reclaimed product. Reclaimed lumber is simply wood that was...
In the last post we talked about 12 Must-See Seattle Sites. Today we're learning about 8 more. It's been hard to choose just 20. Vashon and Bainbridge Islands (yes, that was fudging a little but they're so close, and beautiful), Alki Beach, the Space Needle,...
Do you know why Seattle is such a must-see city? Despite all the rain Seattle gets (surprisingly it's only in the 50th percentile nationally!) it's a hit with tourists and residents alike. The list of reasons for this is long — from parks (one with...
Welcome San Diegan! In recent articles, we've talked about several of San Diego's beautiful local neighborhoods (like the incomparable Coronado Island and intimate South Park). And we've talked about lodging, and where to exercise, if you're just visiting. Here we talk about a few resources for...
What You Need to Know When You Visit San Diego Are you planning a visit to San Diego? You’re going to love it. Are you already here? Welcome! Maybe you’re shopping for a house in North Park or a condo in Little Italy. Or a rental in...
Spokane: Lilac City of the Northwest Begin in Seattle. Travel east on Interstate 90. Cross Washington’s central Cascade Mountain Range via Snoqualmie Pass, then the world-famous wine region of Columbia Valley — and within it the separate American Viticultural Region of Yakima Valley — then the...
California's Best Beach Town? Oceanside, California is one of the many seaside towns that dot the Southern California coast near the US-Mexico border. It’s the northern-most town in San Diego County, where it’s adjacent to the Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton. Like Coronado Island and Mission Beach, even...
Discover Coronado Island Where can you find beautiful beaches, world-class resort hotels, incredible historical sites, and the birthplace of United States Naval aviation? Coronado Island is only a 5 minute drive from downtown San Diego. 15 minutes by boat. There are a few choice spots you...
Tiny Houses for Big Lives Imagine living in a room the size of a one-car garage. That’s about 200 square feet. Now imagine there were an entire movement around the idea of houses that size. “Simplify, simplify,” Thoreau said. And people are. The tiny house movement...