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The Estudillo house heritage
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
By Ted Crittenden
The courtyard of the Estudillo house, located in Old Town San Diego, now serves as a time capsule. It is here that Ranchero style was preserved for later Anglos to copy and paste all over the Southern California landscape.
It’s 3:15 p.m. on a quiet Sunday. The tourist season is over, and the locals are watching the Chargers play in…
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Do you know the age of your house?
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
By David Pett
There are innumerable reasons to want to find out the age of a home. Some homeowners will wonder if the paint probably contains lead. Or you may wonder who lived there, or who the architect was, or if there was one. But, because homes evolve, new roofs, porches or additions are built it can be confusing to find out the…
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5 Design Tips for Less than $250
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
By David Pett
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Betty Hyde, ASID, of Ultimate Design Interiors, offers advice to spruce up a room on a budget.
1. Paint - one of the cheapest ways to give your space a face-lift. Hyde recommends painting an accent wall in your favorite rich tone. Plus, you will save a few gallons by skipping the remaining walls.
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The Dream-Come-True Bathroom
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
One might suppose the only thing more luxurious than planning the creation of a luxurious bath is having one all ready and waiting when you come home. At the Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS), designers and dreamers alike find hundreds of products and ideas to fantasize about…at least most of us do.