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    Exterior sun shades

    Has anyone installed something similar to the photo below? We have light diffusing roller blinds inside and are beautiful, but cause a glare on our TV and still let's in a lot of heat. Hoping to get exterior roller shades to help with heat and glare inside. I attached a photo of my windows...
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    Leather sectional

    Has anyone bought a durable, leather sectional from Macy's?   I have my eye on the Maida 3 piece https://www.macys.com/shop/product/maida-3-pc.-leather-sectional-with-sofa-loveseat?ID=6282665&experience=responsive&pdpserver= .  Checked out it at South Coast (looked great).  However,  it has...
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    Front load washer filter/drain pump

    So... After cleaning my drain filter,  I checked out the hose behind the filter and saw some nasty sludge all along the hose.  Anyone know if there's a way to clean the hose? Is it even necessary... spouse thinks the hose leads to the drain,  so the sludge isn't going to affect our clothes. ...
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    Home Depot blinds and shutters

    Has anyone used Home Depot to purchase blinds and/or shutters?  If you have any experience with them,  I'd love to hear about your thoughts on quality, pricing, and installation. They charge 150ish for measurement and whole home installation. I'm looking to get plantation shutters on 2 front...
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    Refrigerator water and ice maker

    Hi all, Our refrigerator has been kept off in storage for a 18 months while we were living in a rental.  Now,  we're planning to use this fridge again in our new home.  I'm worried about possible mold issues with the water lines, housing, and/or dispenser.  Any ideas on how to clean or...
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    Hardwood Floors

    What is the typical range for hardwood floor installation/materials?  I have a meeting with a few contractors this weekend, and I would like to have a range in mind.  I understand this is going to be a broad range, because of the various types of flooring out there.  In my last home, we paid...
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    Part-Time Preschool

    Are there preschools in Irvine that allows students to attend part-time, but for consecutive days?  I am looking for a school that will take my child from Wed-Fri. So far, all the schools I am researching are only doing Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed/Fri only.
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    Dryer repair

    Does anyone have a rec for dryer repair service? 
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    backyard ideas

    Hi all, Just looking for your opinions on backyard ideas.  Here's the lot.  I drew over the lot plan using Microsoft paint  :o , haha! I am gathering ideas before I speak to a landscape architect, so I can get as many opinions/choices as I can get.  We're on a tight budget, so if I can bypass...
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    Costs of backyard landscaping

    Reading through previous posts about landscaping,  it seems like the average cost for landscaping is 20-30k.  But obviously size and scope of work determine those costs. Is it possible to do simple landscaping for a tiny (11x8) backyard for about 5k?  Has anyone done that at all? Do HOAs...
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    Parasol Park vs Baker Ranch

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