Published on June 19th, 2024
Power tools for your home repair project
"The right tool for the job". I had to google that phrase to assure myself that it is not a direct quote from someone. How many times has someone said it to you when they've completed a difficult repair? I heard it once from a person who had just tightened a loose ...By Jim Hurley
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| Published on June 19th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Life is just a bowl of cherries. So live and laugh at it all." Lyrics by Lew Brown, Sung by Rudy Vall‚e, 1931
The birds are flocking to the two trees. Every day I watch them devour my ...By Cynthia Brian
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| Published on June 5th, 2024
Councils receive updates on Home Insurance situation
Northern California Outreach Manager Lisa Strange, in presenting the Lafayette City Council with an update on insurance reform from Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, began by explaining the wide scope of the department's role-and emphasized one crucial limi ...By Lou Fancher
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| Published on May 22nd, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Everything is coming up roses-for me!" Ethel Merman
On Mother's Day, my friend, Linda, texted me to tell me she was thinking of my garden. "Our roses are ridiculously on steroids and ...By Cynthia Brian
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| Published on May 22nd, 2024
Pickleball showcase puts a fun spin on open house
In a recent listing of an open house on April 30 at 3911 Happy Valley Road in Lafayette, Melanie Snow, an agent from Coldwell Banker, listed its seven bedrooms, six and a half baths, and luxurious view on 1.5 acres among its many other selling points. In addition, Snow ...By Jon Kingdon
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| Published on May 8th, 2024
Organizing is Not Always About Just Getting Rid of Stuff
If your previous attempts at getting organized have failed, it might not be all about getting rid of your "stuff". It could be about a need to develop a few simple habits to help you manage your home and life.
By Jennifer Raftis, CPO(r), Efficiency Matters, LLC
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| Published on May 8th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Digging the garden tending the weeds, Who could ask for more?" John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Before the weather gets too warm and the soil hardens, we must eradicate weeds from our ...By Cynthia Brian
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| Published on April 24th, 2024
Half Bath Makeover
In 1966, The Mamas and The Papas released their first album, "If You Can Believe Your Ears". In addition to a couple hit songs, the album created a stir with its cover art, a picture of the four musicians together in a bathtub next to a toilet. In 1966, the toilet ...By Jim Hurley
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| Published on April 24th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Nature teaches us that even the most delicate vines can reach great heights with the right support." Oprah Winfrey
Getting out of my car, the perfume emanating from my garden smells ...By Cynthia Brian
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| Published on April 10th, 2024
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The first quarter of 2024 began with a slightly increased pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate versus last year. Demand remains high but the supply has continued to be low. The closings that occurred, for the most part, came from properties ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T; Licensed Real Estate Broker
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| Published on April 10th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." William Shakespeare
Gardeners refer to April showers bringing May flowers, and that is a truism. As an avid gardener, I believe in April ...By Cynthia Brian
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| Published on March 27th, 2024
Designing Closet Systems: What You Need to Know
Installing a closet system can revolutionize your storage space, bringing order and efficiency to your home. Beyond just tidying up clutter, a well-designed closet system maximizes every inch of available space, making it easier to find what you need and streamlining ...By Jennifer Raftis, CPO(r)
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| Published on March 13th, 2024
An ODE to Spring
The first day of Spring takes place on March 19 this year.
It will be great to celebrate the Spring EQUINOX.
By Toris Jaeger, Naturalist
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| Published on March 13th, 2024
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
“When a flower opens, the whole world appears.” Zen Saying
Unless you are a member of an Indigenous tribe, you are a part of the great melting pot that we call the United States of ...By Cynthia Brian
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA