Home & Garden

With a strong El Niño expected to bring heavier rain to Santa Clarita this season, now’s the time to check your roof for weak points before steady rain puts it to the test.Check the attic first. Look in your attic for brown or yellow rings on the wood, sagging in the drywall below, or a musty...

One design trend making a stylish comeback in luxury homes is the dedicated home bar. If you grew up in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you probably remember them. They were often tucked into a formal living room, complete with mirrored backsplashes, brass accents, and rows of liquor bottles on display.For a...

Fall is coming in just a few weeks, and the coming winter is predicted to pack several weather surprises. Being prepared is your best option, and you can reduce expensive flood and wind damage to your property. You still have time to prepare for this winter. Power outages also come with their...

  Whether you’re downsizing, preparing a home for sale, managing a loved one’s estate, or simply ready for a fresh start, deciding what to do with a house full of belongings can feel overwhelming. At Bryant-Hafizi Staging & Design, we believe the process should feel organized,...

A healthy and beautiful landscape depends on more than just turning on the water. An efficient irrigation system is made up of several important components that must all work together properly. The controller, valves, and sprinklers each play a specific role in delivering the right amount of...

It’s true the kitchen is the heart of the home and smart appliances are making our lives easier.Communicating with our household appliances isn’t just futuristic television anymore. It’s here! With so many people working from home these days, families want to change up the look of their home...

September brings some of Santa Clarita’s driest conditions, and strong winds can increase wildfire risk. When conditions become dangerous, utilities may shut off power in high-risk areas to reduce the chance of electrical equipment sparking a fire. An outage might last a few hours or even a few...

As September rolls in and we start to feel the cool breeze of fall, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the upcoming season and what that means for your home’s plumbing. While we’re still enjoying warm days, fall is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to take care of...

Now that summer is here. We’re all spending a lot more time outside. If you’re designing an outdoor living space here are three things I always recommend.#1 Create ZonesThe best outdoor spaces don’t feel like one giant patio with furniture scattered everywhere. Think about creating designated...

The full force of El Niño will be very damaging to our homes. The last SCV El Niño caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Most was preventable, but many homeowners procrastinated and ended up with costly repairs. Construction experts recommend a pro-active approach. Be ready with a...