James Dulley: How to Upgrade a Hallway With Slate Floor
Dear James: I want to spruce up my house with an impressive new floor for the front door foyer. With three children, it needs to be durable. What is a good type of flooring to consider? — Nancy F. Dear Nancy: Durable, stain-resistant slate is an excellent choice for an impressive appearance. It is an…
James Dulley: Opening the Door to Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets
Dear James: My kitchen cabinets are original and solid, but I want something different, hopefully on a budget. Is it possible to just paint old cabinets instead of replacing the fronts? — Ryan M. Dear Ryan: Any older kitchen could probably use a little updating and a new, modern color is an excellent, budget-minded way…
James Dulley: How to Replace an Old Faucet with a Tarnish-Free One
Dear James: I have to replace my old, tarnished brass kitchen faucet. What are the basic steps to installing one, and are there any new types of brass faucets that won’t tarnish? — Karen F. Dear Karen: There is a brass fixture finishing technology that protects the brass so it will not tarnish. The brass…
What All-Cash Buyers Really Mean for the Santa Barbara Market
A closer look at who these buyers are, why they’re paying cash, and what their presence means for local real estate
2 Clients, 2 Cities, 2 Successful Downsizes: Your SB Real Estate Team Makes Both Moves Happen in Just 21 Days
Two local seniors embraced fresh starts in Ventura and Santa Barbara with the help of Your SB Real Estate Team, closing both downsizing moves in just three weeks
Mark Baird: The Coastal Homeowner’s Guide to Fighting Mildew
Question: The outside walls and trim of our house are covered with a black powdery mold that is really starting to look terrible! The mold is especially noticeable on the eaves and trim that are painted white, but it is all over the siding boards, too. My husband thinks we need to pressure wash the…
James Dulley: Is Plaster or Drywall Better for New Room?
Dear James: My parents’ older house had plaster walls, but most builders now use drywall. I’m making a room addition. Which interior wall material is best to use? — Melanie N. Dear Melanie: From the standpoint of function and appearance, plaster is clearly the better interior wall surface material. Lucky for you, real plaster walls…
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