December is here and its the most wonderful time of the year! The lights, scents and holiday cheer are just a few things that makes this month so magical. What can trump the sights of streets glowing with lights, the scent of cookies baking or enjoying a special holiday movie with a loved one? The gift of giving trumps [...]

This year has been quite a ride and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From a global pandemic to record breaking unemployment and a resulting recession to follow, needless to say, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership rate has been on the [...]

You are home more than ever, yet the significant home services can be so easily forgotten. Routines of everyday life have been shaken, but it is still important to keep up with certain essential services to maintain the condition and safety of your [...]

Now more than ever, our homes are our safe place. We rely on them for comfort, safety and security which is why its important we keep our homes clean and sanitary. Here are some essential steps to ensuring your house is meeting the standard of cleanliness required to fight off bacteria and [...]

As summer is revving up in full force, many are thinking about getting fresh air and spending time outside. For most, enjoying the outdoors means enjoying the outside of your home. While the initial thought is to redo your landscape, there can be other ways to revive your home's exterior appearance. Here are some ways to spark your [...]

Is your family tired of binge watching the same Netflix series every night? While sheltering in place, change up the dynamic by making every night the ultimate family game night! It has been non-stop quality family time for several weeks and I am sure we could all stand for a new activity right about now. Games are a great way to lighten the [...]

"Promises still matter and a handshake still means something." Powerful words from Alex Sheen, founder of Because I Said I Would, a social movement and nonprofit organization dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. It began as a eulogy for Alex's father and ended with a worldwide movement, impacting millions [...]

Are you dreaming of retirement? When you finally have the freedom to fill your days with whatever you please and to travel to places you have always hoped to go. For many, a retirement vacation home offers a way to escape to a new place, while still enjoying the creature comforts of home. Jim McKinley, a retired banker and personal finance [...]

The Newport In-Water Boat Show is celebrating its 45th year as the premier yacht show of the west on April 19th-22nd at the Lido Marine Village. Located right on the peninsula, this is the show to be at if you want to know anything about yachts, all boats, and dive into the Southern California coastal [...]

Marilyn Whitman, owner of MJW Construction and Design