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Fireplace Refresh 101

If your fireplace was built before 2000, it's likely got polished brass trim. While brass is having a moment, it's best on accents like hardware and light fixtures. Polished brass trim on a fireplace enclosure is a distraction, making your fireplace look outdated....

Gas appliances

CA is deep in discussions to ban gas appliances. NPR’s Jeff Brady wrote a well-researched story on Feb 4 2023 debunking myths on the danger of gas appliances and revealing that manufacturers have had a solution to this problem for 40 years!! In 1984, an infrared gas...

Grand Entrance

A large foyer makes a home feel grand. There are several tricks to keeping it from looking cavernous: Run tile or hardwood front to back drawing your eye to the opposite wall. Consider a decorative feature to offset the entry, making it feel special. In this case, we...

Dishwasher Cycles 101

by Elizabeth Aaron | Appliances 101

Dishwashers. Seem pretty simple, right? Load, run, unload. Occasionally add rinse aid. Think again. There is so much to say about dishwashers I need several posts to cover it all. Today’s dishwashers offer a multitude of cycle options. Knowing how each one works, will...

La Jolla Kitchen

by Elizabeth Aaron | Behind the Scenes

Nader Essa Photography My client’s previous kitchen was cramped. By removing the return wall at the end of the sink counter we gained storage. By removing the dining room wall, we got rid of the awkward inside corner, gaining accessible storage & natural light....

Spring Cleaning

by Elizabeth Aaron | Trade Secrets

After months of work, another renovation is complete. Before hugging my client goodbye, I share my tricks of the trade in caring for the beautiful finishes my crew just installed. The right cleaning supplies can extend the life of your surfaces. The wrong products can...

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