Home & Garden

Paint Color and Lighting:You spent all this time looking for the right color to paint a room ─ or several − and when you finally flip the lights on, it looks different than you pictured. Why does this happen?Well, the whole reason we see color at all is the reflection of light off of an object....

These days shower doors come in a wide variety of styles and designs. It’s worth putting some thought into finding one that both suits your bathroom needs and looks great. Installing a shower stall enclosure can bring your bathroom up to date in terms of style and functionality.Sliding shower...

“My Gardenia has yellow leaves!” This is a phrase heard almost daily in the nursery industry. People love Gardenia flowers, but have difficulty growing the plant in the Santa Clarita Valley.To achieve success in growing Gardenias, it is necessary to understand their cultural requirements. We...

SCV Water recently debuted its new landscaping resource – the Top 100 SCV-Friendly Plant Guide. The Guide includes California and local natives as well as other low-water-use plants to inspire your landscape. All 100 plants are water-efficient, once established, and are known to do well in the...

The new generation of solar is now here. These solar panel systems now work when the grid is down. The previous solar panel systems did not work when the grid was down. Why is that important to you? Well, with the increased demand on our utility providers, we are going to experience more power...

The surge for demand for products like lumber and steel started for home builders in 2020 and by early 2021 builders were overwhelmed and in many markets halted sales while the market caught up. The struggle is real with global supply chain woes! Home buying and remodeling homes has increased...

We at Preferred Glass & Windows work with more than just glass and mirrors; we also install and replace doors, windows, showers and tubs as well as storefronts.A Warm WelcomeOur team works with a variety of door products including vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum, wood clad, and wood....

There are a number of differences when it comes to having industrial lighting installed for your business or commercial space, versus having lighting installed in your home. We have experience in both, and it’s important that you do hire a professional with the right experience for your...

Sliding patio doors are a great feature of any home. Not only do they allow circulation and natural lighting to flow in, but they extend living spaces to the outdoors. However, our homes’ exterior elements always require a little maintenance and effort if we want them to last. Sliding patio...

We are in the 10th year of a severe drought and our inability to produce electricity from water is causing a severe problem for California, and the Western grid. Without a plan in place, most of us would be in bad shape when we are hit with a power outage; and they are coming. With the ever...

At Valencia Custom Shower Doors, we have experience in all aspects of the glass industry and can help you design and install glass doors throughout your home or office. As a family-owned, local business in Valencia, we are proud to bring our customers personalized service that puts their needs...

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The surge for demand for products like lumber and steel started for home builders in 2020 and by early 2021 builders were overwhelmed and in many markets halted sales while the market caught up. The struggle is real with global supply chain woes! Home buying and remodeling homes has increased...

Are you getting ready to paint your home’s interior? If so, you may have heard that you should use painter’s tape to protect your walls from paint drips and splatters. But is this really necessary?On the one hand, taping can be time-consuming and expensive. On the other hand, it can help you...

While it is true that many landscapes are over watered, it is important to remember that we still have to water our plants. Even while reducing our overall water usage, we can still enjoy a beautiful landscaped yard.Keep in mind that all plants need water, even drought tolerant plants. Watering...