We can all appreciate products that make everyday life at home a little more convenient — and it’s never too early to think about holiday gifts! From a sleek new heater fan to a bonsai-shaped solar powered battery charger, here is a roundup of new gadgets that will have you gizmo-lusting.
Read more and see more gadgets at: http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/722753/list/Gadget-Watch–What-s-New-for-the-High-Tech-Home
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Tagged baby monitor, chef stand, dyson, electree, gadget, phillips, robot, robotic vacuum, soundring, switch notes
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Tagged green, solar panel, sun heat, sun inspired, sunlight
A new California law gives landlords the authority to ban smoking tobacco in rental units, expanding the availability of smoke-free housing in the state.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the measure, sponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima,) earlier this month and it goes into effect Jan. 1.
Read More At: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/sep/23/how-californias-new-non-smoking-law-will-affet-ren/
Does cigarette smell lower the value of your home? An appraiser might see this as a temporary issues that can be remediated with carpet cleaning and paint. This may be more of a marketing issues than a value issue and usually if someone if trying to sell their home the agent may suggest that the homeowner make these changes so potential buyers will not be “turned off.” If the walls are stained with nicotine an air quality test or duct test may be requested by potential buyers to insure there are no health risks. Appraiser are interested in the the 3 Ss: Safety, Security and Soundness. If you have more questions regarding value and appraisals contact the appraiser at www.socalappraisalserv.com.
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Tagged landlord, no smoking, rental, smoke damage, smoking, stop smoking
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