Done Right! Directory: A Great Resource To Find Home Improvement Services in San Diego

Here at Home Solutions San Diego we do our best to discover the best resources for those of you looking for real estate or home decorating information. We also hope to find any home related services that may be of interest to you, whether it be a San Diego General Contractor or residential moving services. Recently we learned of a website called the Done Right! Directory. However, it's not just your ordinary home directory. Done Right! guarantees that you'll be satisfied with any of the companies that you work with or else they will find another service provider to do the work for you and pay for it or Done Right! will reimburse you up to $500 for the work that wasn't done right. Right now is a big time for landscaping and landscape design, so the Done Right! directory would be a great resource for those of you looking for companies to do the work. I wish I had known about this website a couple years ago when I had plumbing repair done in my kitchen and the bathrooms. Long story short, I was not satisfied with the work and the lack of communication with the company I hired to do the work.

Tips on Hiring a Carpet Cleaning Company

Spring has arrived and that means it's time for some spring cleaning and redecorating! One of the things I like to do is change the curtains, pillows, and rugs around the house. You get a nice and freshly updated interior without spending a great deal of money. Another thing I like to do is to get all the carpets cleaned. You could do this yourself, of course, but there are many professional San Diego carpet cleaners out there who can save you a great deal of time. Here are some tips if you want to hire a carpet cleaning company: Shop around for the best deal. However, do keep in mind that cheaper isn't always better. Get a feel of how carpet company reps speak to you and what their customer service is like. Check the Better Business Bureau to make sure there aren't any outstanding complaints on the company you want to hire. Try to get a written estimate of how much it will cost Before you sign any contract, make sure to examine the terms, conditions, and any guarantees. Also, ask if the company is insured just in case anything happens to your carpets Find out if you will have to move the furniture or if they'll do it for you. Sometimes there is a fee to move the furniture. Photo Credit: Paul Keller

The New Home Solutions San Diego Blog!

It's been a long time coming, but I felt it was time for Home Solutions to get a makeover! I invite you to check out the new blog: www.homesolutionssandiego.com/blog Please update your RSS feeds and bookmarks to get the latest posts!

Short Sales: Advice and Tips From the Experts

Shawn McDonald of the San Diego Real Estate Blog wrote an article with some advice on short sales. Short sales is something that has also come up quite a bit in my conversations about buying San Diego real estate. Also, here's an excellent article from a realtor in Virginia who explains how short sales work with tips for buyers and sellers. Finally, here's a video that explains how to choose a short sale realtor...

Real Estate Service Review: HomeGain.com

Now more than ever it has been easier for home sellers to sell their homes and for buyers to search for homes. Millions of people have turned to the internet to do research on real estate and there is a myriad of resources out there that give us instant access to information. One real estate resource that has gained popularity in recent years is HomeGain.com. If it's finding a good real estate agent, wanting to know what your home is worth, or shopping for a mortgage loan, HomeGain is a website that is dedicated to helping you find the information you need. Get Help Finding a Real Estate Agent Instead of making phone calls to real estate agents all day, HomeGain's Realtor search lets you input all the necessary information regarding your home search and returns a list of agents in its database that can help you. Compare top-performing agents, their years of experience, and commission. Real estate agents can also compete to win your business by sending you proposals. Find a Mortgage Loan HomeGain has partnered with LendingTree to offer free mortgage quotes. Buyers can get pre-qualified for a loan or home owners can refinance and get a lower interest rate. What's Your Home Worth? The is the question that most home sellers are asking these days and HomeGain has a service that will give a home value estimate along with a report of comparable sales and nearby sales in the surrounding neighborhood. Overall HomeGain is a good resource and highly recommended. It's like a one-stop shop to get basic information while putting the consumer in touch with professionals in the industry. The company has also adopted "Web 2.0" methods of marketing that includes a blog that keeps people in the loop of what's currently happening in the market place. Guest bloggers from the HomeGain network share their thoughts, tips, and advice. Visit: blog.homegain.com/

Tubular Daylighting Device Now Available with Premium Design Options

Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), has introduced the first-ever line of designer daylighting options, Solatube Designer Touches. The premium accessory line for the Solatube Daylighting System provides new options for homeowners looking for stylish lighting options for their homes and for designers integrating daylighting into their projects. “We recognize that adding daylight to an interior space should add both function and design,” said Robert Westfall Jr., vice president, sales and marketing, for Solatube International. “With Solatube Designer Touches, it is possible to use daylighting with more style and impact than previously possible.” Solatube Designer Touches offer versatile, stylish and contemporary design options for residential and commercial spaces. The new Solatube line is the first to include Dual Lens Array Technology, offering a selection of Effect Lenses, which can soften or warm the light color, and Diffuser Lenses, which control the light diffusion within a space. The lenses can be combined for visual interest and comfort. Solatube Designer Touches are available with the Energy Star®-rated Solatube Brighten Up® Series, which includes the Solatube 160 DS Daylighting System, illuminating up to 200 square feet, and the Solatube 290 DS Daylighting System, illuminating up to 300 square feet. Solatube International Inc., based in Vista, Calif. (northern San Diego County), is the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs). The company’s flagship product, the Solatube Daylighting System, provides a revolutionary natural lighting solution for all types of residential and commercial applications and is the only spec-grade TDD currently available on the market. The maxim “Innovation in DaylightingTM” reflects the company’s commitment to the development of breakthrough daylighting technologies, which has resulted in numerous patents dating back to the mid-1980s. Widely recognized as the industry innovator, Solatube International has earned acclaim around the globe for its unrivaled ability to transform interior spaces with the power of daylight. For more information on the Solatube Daylighting System or other products manufactured and marketed by Solatube International, including solar-powered attic ventilation fans, please visit the Solatube website at www.solatube.com or call 888-SOLATUBE (888-765-2882).

New Article At Home Solutions: "Seller Tip: Hire An Appraiser"

Because real estate involves such a large financial commitment, sellers can boost their home's odds of selling by getting the professional opinion of a professional real estate appraiser...Read more over at the Home Solutions San Diego website...