Garden Gadgets

A time lapse camera for your garden? Amazing! This would be a great gift for that special “green thumb” in your life. I love that you’re able to literally watch your garden grow.

See 20 at:http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1892215/list/Guest-Picks–20-Great-Garden-Gadgets/w/sid=1

Reuse that Structure: Unique Home Transformation

Reduce, reuse and recycle is a popular mantra these days.  As we all consider how to lessen our carbon footprint, some architects and home dwellers are taking this to another level – by finding existing structures and transforming them to homes.

CNBC.com this year again rounded up a list of unique home conversions from around the world, where architects are showcasing how adaptive reuse can result in some pretty amazing and beautiful dwellings.

Have you seen great examples of existing structures being transformed and re-purposed into modern residences? 

See all at: http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2012/04/09/reuse-that-structure-unique-home-transformations/?tsp=1

Lifeline for Homeowners – Federal Assistance for all Income Earners

Borrowers on the brink of losing their homes or are in need of advice often face unhelpful lender reps, or worse yet, unscrupulous companies who take up-front fees, promise housing relief and ultimately deliver nothing.

So, where can frustrated homeowners in San Diego County turn for information that’s spot-on, frank, and best of all, free?

Contact the FHA certified appraisers at www.scappraisals.com for your property value questions.

The little-known answer is home counselors who are certified by HUD, the country’s housing agency. The typical clients who receive services approved by HUD — Housing and Urban Development — are low- to moderate-income homeowners who struggle to make their mortgage payments or want to buy their first homes.

But as the housing crisis drags on and more government aid becomes available, the share of higher-earning residents turning to counselors for help has risen, based on San Diego-area data and anecdotes from housing officials.

Read more at: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/apr/06/hud-counseling-agencies/

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