Archive for month: April, 2020

For many people the garage is the place you mindlessly store stuff just to get it out of the way, and before you know it, you’ve got a cluttered mess on your hands. Here are five steps toward organizing your garage for good.

Make a plan: What do you want you garage to be? Is it a workshop, a storage space, or a nightly place to park your car? Before you roll up your sleeves and get to work, decide on a plan for your garage’s primary use, and prioritize around that goal.

Be vigilant with clutter: There might be items in your garage that you haven’t touched in years—you’ve probably even forgotten they’re in there. It’s easy to justify keeping items when you’re in the moment, but look a the big picture. If you can’t remember the last time you used an item, it’s probably ready to be thrown out, recycled, donated, or sold.

Make use of vertical space: Garages often have space in the ceiling where you can hang your gear or even store some boxes. Store the rarely used items—like holiday decorations—higher up and out of the way.

Keep common items accessible: On the other hand, you don’t want it to be a hassle to get to the things you use often. Create a specific place for each item that is easy to reach.

Stay vigilant: Now that you garage is properly organized, be more mindful of what you’re adding to it. If there’s something new that’s important, choose a specific place for it. If it’s just junk, go through the extra effort to just get rid of it!

9601 Boca Raton Way, Discovery Bay, CA 94505

$608,900 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,263 SqFt

Great location in the private gated community of The Lakes! Open floor plan concept with lots of natural light to enhance the experience. Beautiful flooring, attractive counter tops, vanities and cabinetry. One bedroom and full bath located on the main level. The upstairs has three bedrooms, a loft, plus two baths to allow for a good, functional floor plan with flexibility. The three-car tandem garage also provides for added storage space as well. Relax in the back yard with an inviting “California Room”. Large corner lot location with a spacious side yard creates a great entertaining atmosphere. Enjoy the privacy and amenities of “The Lakes” community, such as: security gate, greenbelt, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts & soothing fountains.

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3466 Smoketree Commons Dr, Pleasanton, CA

$419,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 648 SqFt

Fabulous top floor condo located near Historic Downtown Pleasanton. Lots of updates! Corner unit overlooking trees and park. Vaulted ceilings create a nice open feel. New quartz countertops in kitchen and bathroom. New faucets and sinks as well. New stylish tile floors in kitchen, bathroom and entry. Newer carpet. New 5 inch baseboards. All interior walls, doors, cabinets and fireplace repainted. New interior door and cabinet hardware. Replaced all light switches and outlets. New shower head and shower doors. Cedar flooring in closets. Installed new space efficient shelving system in master bedroom closet. New furnace. Replaced water heater. Newer kitchen appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and oven, garbage disposal, stackable washer and dryer plus microwave mounted over stove w/dedicated electrical circuit. All this plus a 1-car garage and garage shelving w/exterior access including large hall closet and outside closet for extra storage. Nestled in a secluded setting just minutes to downtown.

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11576 Manzanita Ln, Dublin, CA 94568

$1,075,000 | 4 beds | 3 baths | 1,936 SqFt

Beautiful home on the cutting edge!! Updated and renovated to please the most discriminating Buyer! Great location in the much sought after west side. Very practical floor plan with a very trendy decor. Gorgeous, modern kitchen with all the conveniences to please. The main floor features one bedroom plus a full bath. The flooring and all 3 baths have been tastefully updated. Lovely grounds, including a pleasant, good size back yard. There are great views all around as well! Located close to schools, shopping, dining, services, commute access and BART. Don’t miss this great home – it shouldn’t last too long on the market!!

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An accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to bold and exciting. Accent walls create a new focal point for your space, add liveliness and contrast, and are typically a very inexpensive DIY project.

The starter accent wall
You can easily add an accent wall to your room in one afternoon by applying a new paint color. Deep blues and bright oranges are common choices for accent walls, but choose a color that will complement your existing decor and overall design aesthetic.

Interesting textures
Bright, contrasting paint is a good starting point, but there are other options for accent walls that are even more eye-catching and distinct. Floor-to-ceiling wood planks can make your home seem both rustic and modern all at once and provide a natural, outdoors-inspired feel. It’s more work than simply painting a wall, but it’s still relatively inexpensive. You can source the wood from pallets on Craigslist and stain it yourself before attaching it to your wall. It takes a little extra elbow grease, but it’s worth the effort.

Patterns, murals, and more
Paint and wood are bold enough on their own to transform a room, but they’re still pretty subtle compared to other accent wall options. A chalk paint accent wall is a creative idea for any room and makes for some fun moments when you’re entertaining. There are also endless options for wallpaper and stenciling if you want some patterns or you can get really bold with a mural or oversized art print.