Lifestyle

How to Keep Spring Pests From Bugging You – Westlake Village Homes

by Lydia Gable April 19, 2012 Home and Garden

Warmer weather brings blooming gardens and breeding indoor and outdoor pests as well for Westlake Village Homes. So while you are fertilizing to welcome the spring buds, be sure to take measures to keep those unwelcome visitors away.

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“I Do” Decorating for Valentine’s Day

by Lydia Gable February 14, 2012 Home and Garden

You say “I do” to a certain décor, but your new spouse says “I don’t”. When merging two households, you need to handle your mate with a little design TLC so you both get the look you want in your newlywed home.

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Homes in Westlake Village – 5 Home Repairs that Can’t Wait

by Lydia Gable February 7, 2012 Latest News

Deciding what to do with that tax refund? You may have some home repairs to do but are considering putting them on hold. The #1 repair that just can’t wait is electrical. Possible fire and electrocution trumps that spring break vacation, new landscaping or outdoor patio set .

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Pin Your Interest in Westlake Village Homes for Sale

by Lydia Gable January 26, 2012 Home and Garden

Maybe it’s the owl jewelry, shoe lazy susan, or that red velvet pancake recipe. Like it? Then pin it!

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Unexpected Travel Fees To Expect While on Holiday – Homes for Sale in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable December 21, 2011 Lifestyle

While you may have landed a great deal on that great vacation there are other costs that could sneak up on you if you don’t plan ahead. How stuff works gives us some tips on how to avoid unexpected travel fees.

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Organization Pros Come Out of the Closet – Homes in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable November 30, 2011 Home and Garden

For decades, the organized closet has gradually become more of a staple for home owners, and a must-have for house hunters of Westlake Village real estate. Well, just because the closet is “organized”, that doesn’t mean it’s functional.

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Shop Small on Small Business Saturday – Real Estate Update in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable November 23, 2011 Lifestyle

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday there is Small Business Saturday. Support Conejo Valley businesses on November 26, one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

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Gas Fireplaces are Heating Up Home Improvement – Westlake Village Homes for Sale

by Lydia Gable November 14, 2011 Home and Garden

Fireside chats and roasting marshmallows have always been a great family time activity to warm up those cold winter nights. While the traditional log fire is still popular, a lot of homeowners are opting for the ease of a gas insert in Westlake Village homes. Today’s gas fireplaces look realistic, need minimal maintenance and can heat …

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Jennifer Lopez Gets Into Realtor Character

by Lydia Gable October 31, 2011 Lifestyle

Off screen you won’t catch Jennifer Lopez in “mom jeans” or loose pencil skirts either. And you can bet these are not part of her new fashion line at Kohls.

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Look What I Found! Mummy Pumpkins for Halloween – Homes in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable October 24, 2011 Home and Garden

You can bedazzle them, paint them, carve them and dress them. In the true spirit of Halloween, check out this technique for mummifying them - Martha Stewart style.

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