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Contents Open Homes Directory ...........................................4 The Hottest Design Trend You Probably Haven’t Heard of Yet .......................4 Mirror, Mirror on the Bathroom Wall .....................6 HOA Homefront Q&A: Closed Sessions Part 1 ............................................8 How to Keep Your Home or Vehicle Safe During Trips.......................................8

How Should I Handle Midsummer Maintenance?....................................10 With Contractors, Inquire Before You Hire ..........12 Santa Barbara County Sales..................................16 Could Your Indoor Air Quality be Hazardous to Your Health? ...................................18 How to Create the Perfect Vertical Garden...........20

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Today’s

To view this weekend’s Open Home Guide and all other Real Estate for sale or rent go to: newspress.com – click on Real Estate

LA CUMBRE

CARPINTERIA 216 Ocean View Ave 4+/4 1-3 $2,495,000 Located on a ﬂat 0.43 acre lot on a cul-de-sac, this 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home offers over 3,500 square feet of versatile living space. Zia Group | eXp Realty California Lynda Elliott 805-401-0807

3953 Foothill RD. 11-1 $1,225,000 3/2 This 1600+sq’, 3/2 home in the Hope School Dist has an abundance of unique features: high ceilings T/O, double-pane windows of diff shapes & sizes that frame the mountains & treetop views. Village Properties 805-705-3585 # 849100 Vicky Garske

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5966 Via Real, #2 2-4 2/1 $550,000 BRAND NEW TODAY! Pride & Joy. Move-in Ready & Immaculate. Ideally situated & close to worldclass pristine beach, trails & downtown Carp. 1 of the best values on the market. Come See! Prestigious Properties & Investments Stella Anderson 805-570-8529

MONTECITO 925 Chelham Way 5/2.5 1-4 $2,695,000 Experience great design in this elegant, charming, and highly versatile Montecito home. This light-ﬁlled home is thoroughly and exquisitely renovated; from the roof to the custom cabinetry and gorgeous mosaic tile, built-in SubZero fridge and an AGA stove. Village Properties Julie Barnes 805-895-9498 #01107109

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EAST SIDE - LOWER 508 E Micheltorena 1-3 $1,998,000 4/3 Upper East Craftsman, circa 1924, retaining original charm and character! The main house features original windows, doors and built-ins. Center living room with ﬁreplace, charming dining room. Village Properties Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall 805-345-8279 # 01735358/ 02020854

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RIVIERA # 2080380 1950 Las Tunas Rd 2-5 $2,875,000 3/2.5 “Designed by renowned architect Peter Edwards in 1962, this stunning 3 bd, 2.5 ba home is the perfect interplay between mid-century modern cool & its natural surroundings.” Village Properties 805-689-3355 # 02093312 Michael Dickman

516 E Micheltorena St. 3/2 12-3 $1,995,000 Enjoy ocean views from this timeless 3-bed, 2bath Craftsman home conveniently located in the charming Upper Eastside. Zia Group | eXp Realty California Jon Gilkeson 805-335-4749

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1721 Olive St. 11-1 $1,495,000 4+/3 Don’t miss this 4-bed | 3-bath, 3-story craftsman home that offers over 2500 SF of ﬂexible living space. Zia Group | eXp Realty California Rafael Mora 805-729-6912

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Nearly new romantic Montecito Mediterranean estate. Single level style living with a luxury commercial elevator to all levels. Ideal for families.On a peaceful close-in country lane minutes from Montecito’s upper and lower villages.

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The Hottest Design Trend You Probably Haven’t Heard of Yet

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2444 Santa Barbara St. 4/3 1-3 $1,999,000 Fabulous location close to SB Mission. Redone modern home w/ pool perfect for entertaining! http://www.bhhscalifornia.com/19-3346 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Katya Sheets 805-766-4235 # 01818061

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1230 Carpinteria St. 12-2 $944,900 3/2 Single Level. Fenced yards, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace and dual-pane windows throughout. Master Bedroom has walk-in closet and slider doors leading to the secure backyard. Keller Williams Parker Shaw

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610 East Pedregosa St. 4/4 1-3 $1,799,000 French Country Cottage combines the stylish living of this historic area with the beauty of the Santa Barbara outdoors.

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Sotheby’s International Realty Mia Teetsel 805-202-9118 1011 Rinconada Rd # G 3/2.5 1-3 $1,516,000 Stunning Medt. Townhome, Spacious 2457sqft mtn. views, huge private patio & yard, 2 car attch garage. Keller Williams Montecito Janice Laney 805-705-6474

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By Jamie Knodel You’ve finally figured out how to pronounce hygge (HOO-gah) — the cozy style design people couldn’t stop talking about a few years ago — but stylemakers say it’s time to move on to another global concept: wabi-sabi. The Japanese approach celebrates imperfections and authenticity. This is good news for those of us who long for a perfectly styled home, but can’t seem to achieve it. The aesthetic is centered on organic designs and shapes, natural materials and livedin, non-fussy elements. Wabi-sabi is all about keeping things real. It’s asymmetrical design and finding flaws to celebrate. Think wrinkled linen sheets, handmade pottery, weathered wood and worn or chipped furniture that make Type-A perfectionists nervous. Etsy predicts that the perfectly imperfect look will catch on in a major way this year, calling it one of stable design trends. “As a real human, with a real life, and occasionally, a really messy apartment, I’m ready for a change — and I don’t think I’m alone,” said Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy Trend Expert. “Raise your hand: Who’s ready not to make Wabi-sabi is all about the bed?” keeping things real. It’s asymmetrical design and Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. finding flaws to celebrate.

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TA K E A V I R T U A L T O U R T O D AY

12600 HIGHWAY 36, LAKE ALMANOR 1,581±acs • $24,000,000 Brad Berch, 805.680.9415 LIC# 01244576

1885 JELINDA DR, MONTECITO 6BD/11BA • $9,750,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

460 EL CIELITO RD, SANTA BARBARA 7BD/7BA; 3.99±acs • $7,900,000 McGowan Partners, 805.637.8661 LIC# 00893030 / 02041055

256 LAS ENTRADAS DR, MONTECITO 6BD/8BA • $6,900,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

440 WOODLEY RD, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $6,500,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

9220 ALAMO CREEK RD, SANTA MARIA 1200±acs • $4,250,000 David Lacy, 805.455.7577 LIC# 01029226

804 RAMETTO LN, MONTECITO 4BD/3½BA • $3,850,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

564 SANTA ANGELA LN, MONTECITO 6BD/4½BA • $3,595,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

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1371 DANIELSON RD, MONTECITO 4BD/3BA • $5,495,000 Mary Whitney, 805.689.0915 LIC# 01144746

2815 E VALLEY RD, MONTECITO 6BD/6½BA • $4,895,000 Patrice Serrani / Nancy Kogevinas, 805.637.5112 LIC# 01764713 / 01209514

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421 E FIGUEROA ST, DOWNTOWN 3BD/2½BA • $3,410,000 Reyne Stapelmann, 805.705.4353 LIC# 01347808

2541 WHITNEY AVE, SUMMERLAND 4BD/2½BA • $2,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

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1313 DANIELSON RD, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $2,795,000 Nancy Kogevinas / Ken Switzer, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514 / 01245644

1595 E VALLEY RD, MONTECITO 3BD/3BA • $2,595,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

909 LAGUNA ST, DOWNTOWN Duplex; 3BD/1½BA + 1BD/1BA • $2,549,000 The Easter Team, 805.568.4955 LIC# 00917775

3709 HITCHCOCK RANCH RD, SAN ROQUE 4BD/3BA • $1,695,000 Garrett McCaw, 805.252.2335 LIC# 01457796

414 SHASTA LN, EASTSIDE SB 3BD/1BA • $1,199,000 Bill Urbany & Alisa Pepper, 805.570.5680 LIC# 00717028 / 01347807

820 W VICTORIA ST, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $1,195,000 The Easter Team, 805.568.4955 LIC# 00917775

925 W VICTORIA ST, WESTSIDE 3BD/2½BA • $975,000 Kathy Hughes, 805.448.4881 LIC# 00521702

4285 GETTYSBURG ST, VENTURA 5BD/3BA • $939,000 Neary & Associates, 805.698.8980 LIC# 01491532

138 SAN BENITO AVE, VENTURA 3BD/2BA+office • $775,000 Michelle Kinsler, 805.850.9463 LIC# 01144380

6598 CA-154, SANTA BARBARA 0.83±acs • $349,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

730 MY RD, LOS ALAMOS 1±acs • $349,000 Steve Heller / John Finseth, 805.403.3151 LIC# 00929496 / 01317331

330 W HIGHWAY 246#40, BUELLTON 2BD/2BA • $285,000 Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488

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2940 KENMORE PL, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3BA; 0.19±acs • $2,500,000 Randy Glick, 805.689.7167 LIC# 00950129

611 HOLMCREST RD, RIVIERA 3BD/1½BA • $2,175,000 Amanda Lee, 805.895.9835 LIC# 01986728

OPEN SUN 1-4

726 CALLE DE LOS AMIGOS, SB 2BD/2½BA • $995,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

915 NEWPORT AVE, GROVER BEACH 4BD/4BA • $989,000 Joe Lopez, 805.354.4642 LIC# 02088810 OPEN SUN 12-2

5935 HICKORY ST#1, CARPINTERIA 2BD/1BA • $539,500 Kevin Schmidtchen, 805.689.6877 LIC# 01316975

37 DEARBORN PL#82, GOLETA 1BD/1BA • $429,000 Spechler & Beck RE Group, 805.689.2717 LIC# 00552664 / 01488548

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Mirror, Mirror On the Bathroom Wall By Ed Del Grande

Question: Dear Ed: I plan to do a bathroom upgrade, not a full remodel job. Presently, I don’t have a medicine cabinet and just want to replace the old mirror with a new trendy mirror. Since you’re usually up to date on bathroom technology, can you please make some modern mirror suggestions for my bathroom? – Ralph

Answer: Like everywhere else, electronic components have also started showing up in our bathroom mirrors. Many of today’s popular medicine cabinets include lighted doors, and now LED lighted wall mirrors are becoming hot products as well. Thin built-in LED light strips are actually part of the mirror and cast a bright, even, natural-looking light. Lighted mirrors can also be used as mood or accent lighting with the addition of an LED dimmer switch. On top of the new lighting technology, some mirrors even have pivoting side panels to adjust the light beam and your personal view. With all these features, you can see why lighted wall mirrors are reflecting new changes for the bathroom decorating industry.

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Charming California Cottage NEW LISTING • 1595 E Valley Road • Montecito • Offered at $2,595,000

O p e n H o u s e : S u n d a y, J u l y 1 1 t h 2 p m - 4 p m 3 Bed, 3 Bath Single -Level Residence • ±0.32-Acre • Detached, Fully Insulated 2-Car Garage • Stunningly Rebuilt, Completed in 2019 Open, Flexible Floor Plan • Marble & White Oak Floors • Abundant Custom Cabinetry • Inviting Outdoor Spaces • Gated Entry • MUS

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HOA Homefront Reader Questions

Closed Sessions

How to Keep Your Home, Vehicle Safe During Trips

Part 1

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Closed session is a common point of contention in HOAs. This week begins a multipart series of reader questions on this important and often misunderstood HOA governance issue. Hi, Mr. Richardson: Is there a difference between Executive Session and Executive Meeting? – Thank you, J.B. Dear J.B.: Civil Code Section 4935 is part of the Open Meeting Act within the Davis-Stirling Act and provides for “Executive Session,” which is a closed board meeting to discuss certain specific subjects permitted by the statute. Sometimes executive session is referred to as closed session, and the limits of executive or closed session are found in Section 4935. Some boards will occasionally create “executive committees” consisting of less than a board majority to address certain issues. However, if the committee consists of a quorum (majority) of the board, it is still a “board meeting” under Civil Code Section 4090 triggering the requirement of Open Meeting Act compliance. – Thanks for your question, Kelly. Kelly: Can a board handle approximately 90% of their business (including the annual budget) in executive session by classifying the items as contractual matters, even though the items are also on the agenda to be approved in the meeting immediately following the Executive Session. So there are certainly no negotiation matters to be discussed. – S.S. Dear S.S.: The “contracts” subject is the most misused executive session topic. Civil Code Section 4935(a) permits executive session discussions of “matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties.” Many boards and even HOA attorneys overlook “formation,” and focusing only on “contracts” they erroneously expand the use of closed session. “Formation” means the negotiation of the contract, not the

decision identifying the vendor with which the HOA intends to form a contract. The selection of the preferred vendor should be in open session and then the discussion of the contract terms (including counteroffer and negotiation strategy) should be in executive session. Finally, budgets are not contracts. – Best, Kelly Sir: My HOA does not release the individual votes of directors for voting taking place in executive session. Is this common practice? – E.M. Dear E.M.: Civil Code Section 4935(e) requires the matters discussed in executive session to be “generally noted” in the next board open session minutes. A listing of each motion and each roll call vote on each motion goes beyond a “general note” of the actions taken. It is not required nor common practice to disclose how each director voted on each closed session motion. – Best, Kelly Mr. Richardson: Our HOA board seems to be conducting much of our association’s business via email or in executive session. I’ve expressed my concerns in open forum but nothing has changed. What course of action could you suggest? – L.R. Dear L.R.: The Open Meeting Act is quite clear that all board deliberations must occur in meetings open to members, except for the specific and narrow topics listed in Civil Code Section 4935. Civil Code Section 4910(b) bars boards from discussing HOA business in emails or other electronic format (such as texts) except in case of actual emergency. If the board does not trust the members to quietly observe the board’s decision-making process, why should the members trust that board’s governance? If the board refuses to obey the law, the members should elect directors who will. – Sincerely, Kelly

Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit potential column questions to Kelly@Richardsonober.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

When planning your vacation, don’t skip on the small details to keep yourself and your home safe. Photo courtesy Dreamstime

By Paul F.P. Pogue Angie’s List

Vacation season is upon us! While you’re packing your stuff and stocking up on suntan lotion, don’t forget these basic tips to ensure a happy trip for your family and a safe outcome for your vehicle and home. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE MY AUTOMOBILE? If you’re going to be on the road for long periods, make sure your car is in the best possible shape. Check tire pressure verify your tires are properly inflated, and make sure you have enough engine coolant and are up to date on your oil changes. Consider seeking a mechanic for a multi-point inspection that addresses suspension, brakes, air filters, transmission and power steering fluids, coolant, tires, belts and hoses. Equip your car with an emergency kit that includes first aid supplies, battery jumper cables, shovel, blanket, flashlight, flares, mobile phone battery charger, repair tools, bottled water and high-energy snacks. HOW CAN I KEEP MY HOME SAFE? The highest numbers of break-ins occur during summer, and your home is particularly vulnerable when you’re away. Take these steps to ensure safety: • Avoid sharing vacation details on social media until after you’ve returned. • Ask a trusted neighbor to collect your mail and newspapers, and to keep an eye on the property. • Trim brush and landscaping located near your house to minimize the chances of them concealing an intruder. • Consider timed exterior lights or motion lights to activate when they detect movement nearby. If you’re using a house sitter, ask her or him to vary which lights are on inside. • If you have a security system, make

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sure the company’s call list is up to date. Test any essential systems ahead of time, such as security cameras you can view from your phone. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF? Details matter when it comes to selfcare. If you’re on any medications, keep a copy of your prescription and a sufficient supply of medication for the journey. Review your medical coverage to determine if you need travel insurance. If you’re going overseas, check with the website for the Centers for Disease Control for a list of recommended vaccinations for your destination. Even though you’re on vacation, don’t take a break from healthy habits. Try to get in 30 minutes of exercise each day, and don’t overindulge in food and alcohol. WHAT KIND OF PROFESSIONALS CAN HELP ME? If you have pets at home and don’t want a full-time house sitter, a pet sitter can check in on them daily for a reasonable fee. Pet sitters can often handle tasks like picking up your mail, turning lights off and on, and generally keeping an eye out once a day for any suspicious activity. And although you can do a lot of travel planning yourself online, don’t underestimate the value of a travel agent. Professional agents possess a lot of useful knowledge about the best deals, and they’re experienced about coordinating complicated logistics. And perhaps most importantly of all, they’re a valuable resource when things go wrong and you need bailed out of a tight situation. Paul F.P. Pogue is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. Visit AngiesList.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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G r a c i o u s O c e a n Vi e w S a n t a B a r b a r a H o m e NEW LISTING • 804 Rametto Lane • Santa Barbara • Offered at $3,850,000

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4 Bed, 3.5 Bath Residence • Approximate 0.86-Acre • Gorgeous Ocean & Island Views • Versatile Floor Plan • Primarily Single -Level Designer’s Portico Entrance • Lush Landscaping w/ Mature Trees • Spacious Patios • Two 2-Car Garages • Gated Entry • Prime Location

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How Should I Handle

MidsuMMer Maintenance?

Inspect your washing machine hose to ensure a tight fit and prevent summer interior flooding. Photo courtesy Dreamstime

By Paul F. P. Pogue Angie’s List

Keeping things cool — your water, your food, yourself — is one of the most energy-intensive tasks in your house. Many of your home’s systems are working in complete overdrive to provide comfort throughout the hottest months of summer. If you follow the advice of the experts, you probably had a professional take a look at things and perform tune-ups a few months ago. (And if you let that slip your mind in the hubbub of spring, it would be a good idea to have someone check them out now.) But even with twice-yearly checkups to keep your systems humming, things can go wrong as they work nearly constantly throughout the summer. Keep an eye on these maintenance tasks to ensure a comfortable, stressfree summer experience. CHECK YOUR PLUMBING People generally associate major plumbing problems with cold weather and broken pipes, but summer provides its own challenges to a plumbing system. Plumbing gets a lot of stress during summer, thanks to more people usually being in the home. Outdoor sprinklers, topping off the pool, kids at home using the toilet more often, and multiple showers on sweaty days all take their toll. In particular, hoses and connections tend to be the biggest problem areas. Inspect your hoses and valves to ensure a tight fit and to make sure valves are working. Washing machine hoses are one of the weakest links in the plumbing system. They can contribute to summer interior flooding, so pay particular attention to them. Summer is also an excellent time to drain and inspect your water heater, precisely because it’s not being used as much. Have a professional check the anode rods and heating elements and take a look at the gas burner.

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When you go on vacation, consider turning your system off entirely with your master water shutoff switch. (And if you don’t know where that is, ask your plumber to show you. That’s a vital piece of homeowner knowledge!) Plumbing systems aren’t designed to handle pressure for extended periods of time, and when toilets aren’t flushed and faucets aren’t turned, that builds up pressure. By the way, don’t forget to keep your trash cans near the toilets regularly emptied and easily accessible. Kids and home visitors have a habit of tossing stuff they shouldn’t into the toilet when they don’t have an obvious place to get rid of it, and anything besides toilet paper and bodily waste can block up the system in a hurry. LISTEN TO YOUR APPLIANCES Check your air filters in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, and replace them as needed. Many HVAC filters fill up faster in summer than any other time, so consider checking them more often — as much as once or twice a month. A visual inspection takes only a moment and could save you several weeks of your system working overtime. As with your car, don’t ignore strange noises or evidence of problems; they never go away on their own. Contact a professional to investigate unusual sounds or warning signs. You may give little thought to your refrigerator coils, but they play a vital role in keeping your fridge running and your food cool. Check and clean your coils using a vacuum and a rag. Just getting rid of that grime buildup can work wonders. Paul F. P. Pogue is a reporter for Angie’s List, a trusted provider of local consumer reviews and an online marketplace of services from top-rated providers. Visit AngiesList.com.

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Small tight sites require skilled landscape contractors to ensure all the details are covered without conflicts. Photos courtesy Maureen Gilmer/TNS

With Contractors, Inquire Before You Hire By Maureen Gilmer

Los Angeles is full of unlicensed contractors and their crews who come to know your family and home site intimately.

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When everyone starts relandscaping for drought, the crooks come out to play. Such widespread demand makes the good contractors impossible to get, so the field becomes populated with a lot of fly-by-night “landscapers.” What you don’t know about this situation if you’ve never hired a landscaper before could come back to haunt you. So here are some tips important for everyone who hires someone to work or build or plant for them. In California, for example, a landscape contractor’s license is required for all installations. The law is designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous landscapers. The license requires a contractor to know the law concerning business practices, liability and other important details. It also requires the contractor carry insurance and a bond. This separates landscape contractors from all other “landscapers” or gardening services. Here’s why it’s important. When they bring heavy equipment, unskilled workers and vehicles onto your property, there is a risk of damage or accidents. For example, a crane used to set a big boxed shade tree could fail and drop it on your house. If there’s damage, the contractor’s insurance policy and bond help resolve the problem. When things go bad with unlicensed landscapers, they often just disappear with your money, leaving the yard in disarray. Some leave the country entirely so they can never be found. And there is no bond fund to repair or replace the items and damage they cause. For this reason alone, hiring unlicensed landscapers

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Larger estate properties require a high degree of skill for creating precise planting of parterres, where losses spoil the hedge design.

can result in serious litigation and financial problems down the road. Installing a landscape is not like remodeling your house. A garden is composed of living things moved to your yard where they must adapt to this new situation. Sometimes they can’t take the transition or transplanting may shatter the root ball or the soil won’t drain. When it’s a $500 boxed tree or a pricey specimen succulent, you can’t afford the unanticipated losses. For this reason, your contract for landscaping must include a designated maintenance period for an insurance policy. If a plant is jeopardized, it may not show it for a few weeks. This period can be 30, 60 or 90 days long, depending on how the contract is written. During this time the contractor must guarantee the success of EVERY plant in the project. Those ailing, dying or dead must be replaced within the maintenance period. This is the most commonly ignored aspect of landscape contracts, yet it is by far the most important. When going over your contract, make sure you schedule your payments in such a way that you don’t hand over large sums all at once. Incremental payments are the only way to ensure the project goes smoothly as the contractor is always working toward the next payment. Because landscapers often ignore the responsibilities of the maintenance period, structuring the final payment is crucial. Do not pay until the maintenance period is over, so you can deduct what you need to fix things and buy replacement plants if he bugs out on you. Make that final payment too small and he might leave anyway, knowing the fix costs more than you owe him. The larger the final sum, the better incentive to finish properly and on time. The propensity for unlicensed contractors to flee problem projects is well known. Even licensed contractors do this if the problems are too big to fix and they aren’t large enough to handle it. When issues of liability crop up and someone is hurt, often uninsured workers, possibly undocumented as well, can cause the whole operation to be shut down. That leaves no opportunity for future litigation against the contractor for reimbursement ... if you can still find him. Because every state has different laws for licensing landscape contractors or not, inquire before you hire to make sure you’re protected.

In the desert, new landscapes die out over the summer due to inadequate irrigation or improper plant choice in full sun.

Maureen Gilmer is an author, horticulturist and landscape designer. Learn more at www.MoPlants.com. Email her at mogilmer@yahoo.com ©2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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PRICE

DATE

CARPINTERIA

5455 EIGHTH ST 41

KELLY GARY EA

MEDINA KATHLEEN EA

$553,000

6/25/21

4950 SANDYLAND RD 220

HAARDMAN KELLY EA

PATEL AMIT EA

$850,000

6/22/21

7610 HOLLISTER AVE 215

VAUGHAN SETH EU

RYAN THOMAS EA

$685,000

6/22/21

159 N KELLOGG AVE D

GIN SYLVIA EA

APARICIO CHERLENA EA

$750,000

6/25/21

103 KINMAN AVE

SAIB SABINA EA

GUVENKIRIS AHMET EU

$800,000

6/23/21

59 SONOMA AVE

FORSHEY LOREN EA

VELIA ARDIT

$910,000

6/23/21

749 CATHEDRAL POINTE LN

VINEALL LARRY EA

MEDAL JOSE EU

$915,000

6/22/21

7084 MADERA DR

RICH JOANNE EA

HAYES SVERNON EU

$920,000

6/21/21

5860 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD

SATCHELL SCOTT EU

SLAVIN JOHN EU

$1,350,000

6/23/21

5320 PASEO RIO

JACOB WILLIAM EA

PATTERSON WAYNE EA

$1,512,500

6/23/21

4731 SAN ANTONIO CT

SCOTT JOJHN EA

BAKER BRIAN EA

$3,635,000

6/22/21

812 N L ST

SOLORIO ROBERT

RAMOS LETICIA EU

$333,000

6/22/21

1005 N GARDENIA ST

EVANS TOBIAS EU

HEILBRON NICHOLAS

$385,000

6/23/21

1221 E GUAVA AVE

AGNELLI GERALD EA

HALE DEVIN EA

$455,000

6/24/21

1101 N DAISY ST

WAGNER MERLIN

FARLEY KRISTINA EU

$465,000

6/24/21

1428 CROWN CIR

SIBLEY NORMAN EU

JARRETT REBECCA EU

$470,000

6/22/21

1301 W CHERRY AVE

LOPEZ FRANKIE

LEVY DAVID EU

$490,000

6/21/21

625 N FIFTH ST

CHURCH GARY EU

GAREMANI MAGGIE EA

$499,000

6/22/21

408 N SIXTH ST

PATE WILLIAM

MCCANN MICHAEL

$520,000

6/23/21

1100 N E ST

JONES EARL EA

BENNER MICHAEL EU

$552,000

6/23/21

317 ALSTON RD

BELLANTONI DIAMANTE EA

YOUNG KEITH

$1,750,000

6/21/21

366 MIRA MONTE AVE

KERNS JEFFREY EA

LEVITIN DANIEL EU

$1,890,000

6/22/21

955 PARK LN

SB HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER

MESSINA LUCIANA

$2,950,000

6/23/21

768 AYALA LN

SEWALL JOCK EU

YAFFE JAMES EU

$5,330,000

6/25/21

210 BUTTERFLY LN

HARIK SALIM EA

LIZARDI MARCO EU

$7,300,000

6/24/21

LOS OLIVOS

2968 BALLARD CANYON RD

PREBLE YVONNE EA

MOYER THOMAS

$1,250,000

6/21/21

SANTA BARBARA

2030 STATE ST 23

WYMAN WENDY EA

CANTELLA RACHEL

$826,000

6/23/21

1709 HILLSIDE RD

HALL WILLIAM EA

HALLMAN JAMES EA

$880,000

6/25/21

4539 HOLLISTER AVE

LOPEZ BRANDON EA

PEILS MOLLY

$950,000

6/23/21

2735 MIRADERO DR

LUAN DIANA EA

SALTER STEPHAN

$1,000,000

6/24/21

742 CALLE DE LOS AMIGO

HINTZEN FAMILY TRUST

ACOSTA SANDRA EA

$1,150,000

6/24/21

816 GROVE LN

LEMAY KATHRYN EA

FORT STEVEN EU

$1,267,000

6/24/21

31 LAS ALTURAS RD

SEGNA DAN EA

CROSSNO JESSE EA

$1,575,000

6/23/21

820 ARGUELLO RD

GAYNOR GILBERT

MCCLINTOCK MICHAEL EU

$1,650,000

6/21/21

4041 LA COLINA RD

AIJIAN PAUL EU

HUYNH TUAN EA

$1,675,000

6/25/21

230 LOS AGUAJES AVE

ALEXIADES ABIGAIL EA

NINNESS MICHAEL EA

$1,775,000

6/23/21

2728 VERDE VISTA DR

1753987 ALBERTA LTD

STUVLAND KRAMER EA

$1,852,000

6/23/21

3117 CALLE NOGUERA

MANSOURI VAFA

MOE NIKLAS EU

$2,000,000

6/23/21

1815 STATE ST

MARBLE CALVIN EA

1815 STATE STREET LLC

$2,050,000

6/24/21

GOLETA

LOMPOC

MONTECITO

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PRICE

DATE

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327 PACIFIC VIEW

WEWSTMACOTT PAUL EA

SILVERMAN MICHAEL EU

$2,200,000

6/25/21

1823 MIRA VISTA AVE

SILVER BEVERLY EA

WICKS JEFFERY EA

$2,350,000

6/23/21

968 ESTRELLA DR

PEBBLER ROBERT EU

JANEY RANDY EU

$3,600,000

6/23/21

4632 VIA ROBLADA

TREVILLIAN TERRI

SIEGEL MILO EU

$7,300,000

6/25/21

101 MESA LN

WEBB CATHERINE EA

SAINT DENIS GARY EU

$7,500,000

6/25/21

101 MESA LN

SAINT DENNIS GARY EU

101 MESA LANE LLC

$10,375,000

6/25/21

1115 N THORNBURG ST

GALINDO ELIZABETH EA

RUIZ GRISELDA

$325,000

6/25/21

1425 N SMITH DR

EDWARDS PATRICIA EA

JOLICOEUR ROBERT

$330,000

6/23/21

1174 E FOSTER RD B

GONZALES CHRISTOPH EA

BENTON RBUCE EU

$352,000

6/22/21

854 COVEY LN

SALAS RODOLFO EA

SAVAGE BETTY

$413,000

6/22/21

1501 S WALNUT DR

SANDOVAL EDNA EA

ROSALES RIGOBERTO

$435,000

6/25/21

1296 BARNETTE RD

ARRIOLA LAURA EA

LOPEZ PETER

$435,500

6/25/21

2263 N CENTRAL PARK DR

FORESEE GENE

REYES VIRGINIO EU

$443,000

6/24/21

1108 VIA MAVIS

ROGERS TERRI EU

HOM ALEXANDER

$450,000

6/25/21

820 MARCIA WAY

ROBLES FELICITAS

ARELLANO ELIZAVETTE EA

$450,000

6/25/21

617 E MARIPOSA WAY

WILSON DANIEL EU

CORTES RAFAEL EU

$455,000

6/23/21

219 JULLIEN DR

LEDBETTER JACK EU

BUENTOSTRO GUSTAVO EU

$480,000

6/24/21

830 S HASLAM DR

OLIVERA JOSEPH EU

FUKUHARA ROBERT EA

$535,000

6/22/21

3314 DRAKE DR

STRAWHUN DEBRA EA

OSTOLASA ANGELA

$559,500

6/22/21

527 E TUNNELL ST

BREWER LEE EA

ACEVES HUGO

$659,000

6/25/21

2377 A ST

MCKIBBEN MICHAEL

ROEMER VARD EA

$665,000

6/25/21

2623 TERRACE DR

SHAW MICHAEL EU

LOOSE NATHAN EU

$690,000

6/22/21

4550 LAMPLIGHTER LN

LUEHRS MARK EU

NILSEN BRIAN EU

$710,000

6/25/21

1157 SHADY GLEN DR

DEBOI DAVID

WILSON AUDREY EA

$710,000

6/25/21

310 W MAIN ST

MORIARTY TREVOR EA

MALDONADO ABEL EA

$720,000

6/21/21

4420 OLD MILL CT

BUCKLEY WILLIAM EA

SHAW MICHAEL EU

$760,000

6/22/21

1935 S BROADWAY

RUTLEDGE DANIEL EA

MOSS LANE VENTURES

$870,000

6/25/21

146 SERAFIN WAY

ZANELLA ANN EA

BAFFA JASON EA

$1,625,000

6/21/21

320 GREENWELL AVE

MALONEY JOEL EA

MORGAN JUDSON EU

$3,650,000

6/22/21

SANTA YNEZ

3901 ROBIN MEADOW RD

PAPALEXIS CHRISTINA EA

GARDELLA MICHAEL

$2,150,000

6/25/21

UNICORP

4137 OAKWOOD RD

MARSHALL KRISTI

MORRIS RENETTRA

$510,000

6/23/21

107 GEMINI AVE

KAPPOS DAVID EU

BRUENNING JON EU

$545,000

6/25/21

2515 S ELLEN LN

FRIES JAMES EU

GATELA NILDA EU

$550,000

6/22/21

812 CALVERT AVE

RAINS BRENTON EU

EVANS TOBIAS EU

$565,000

6/24/21

720 MORRO DR

DAHL TIMOTHY EA

GELACIO VINCENT

$589,000

6/25/21

472 ARDEN AVE

GEIGER, PAUL DANIEL

CHENSKY GREGORY EU

$865,000

6/25/21

1552 OAK BLUFFS DR

SERONELLO JACQUELINE EA

GERARD SHANNON EA

$870,000

6/24/21

3380 TIVOLA ST

RAMSEY THOMAS EA

THOMSON JESICA EU

$875,000

6/23/21

360 SECOND ST

SANTANA CYNTHIA EU

NETO GASPAR EU

$925,000

6/25/21

482 VIA CORONA

SHERNIUS JULIE EA

TORRES MYLES EU

$1,030,000

6/22/21

3915 CONSTELLATION RD

VILLAGE CHAPEL

JAMISON MICHAEL EA

$1,050,000

6/25/21

3558 SAGUNTO ST

3558 SAGUNTO STREET LLC

DUE DILIGENCE LLC

$1,590,000

6/25/21

5410 FOXEN CANYON RD

DIETEL KURT EA

RIDEAU CELLARS LLC

$2,450,000

6/24/21

1401 W CENTRAL AVE

MCGAELIC GROUP

CENTRAL COAST AGRICULTURE

$8,500,000

6/24/21

SANTA MARIA

SUMMERLAND

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Could Your Indoor Air Quality be Hazardous to Your Health?

A blocked fireplace chimney or flue can allow carbon monoxide to accumulate inside your home. By Megan Linhoff We all know that outdoor air pollution can be hazardous to our health, but indoor air quality presents several risks that we should keep top of mind as well. Sources such as heating systems, certain building materials and even nature itself can release harmful gases or particles into the air inside our homes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And inadequate ventilation can lead to increased concentrations and exposure. Here’s a look at three common indoor air pollutants and what you can do to avoid unsafe levels in your home: CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas. Common sources of carbon monoxide include improperly vented gas appliances, poorly maintained boilers and furnaces, and clogged or leaking chimneys. Carbon monoxide can be fatal at high concentrations. And at lower concentrations, it may cause fatigue, nausea, headaches, impaired vision and reduced brain function, among other symptoms. To prevent high concentrations of carbon monoxide, it’s important to properly maintain all combustion equipment and ensure proper ventilation. (The EPA recommends having a trained professional inspect chimneys, water heaters, gas furnaces, and gas ranges and ovens annually.) It’s also important to keep a carbon monoxide detector in good working order in your home. RADON Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Like carbon monoxide, it is both odorless and colorless. All homes, new and old, are susceptible to radon. The gas typically enters a home by rising up through the soil and seeping into the cracks and crevices of a home’s foundation, but it may also enter the home through wall cracks, construction joints and water supply sources, among other areas. The EPA estimates that one in 15 homes in the United States is affected by high levels of radon. Exposure to elevated radon levels is known to cause lung cancer and serious respiratory health issues. The best way to ensure that your home is safe is to administer a radon test. You

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may either hire a qualified testing professional or purchase a home kit to test your home for radon. There are both short- and long-term tests available. The EPA recommends starting with a short-term test. The results of this test will indicate whether you should follow up with another short-term test or a long-term test. The higher the results, the greater the likelihood that you’ll need to hire a radon mitigation specialist to address the problem. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from a variety of household paints, disinfectants and solvents, as well as some building materials — including certain carpets and flooring. The health effects of VOC exposure will depend on the level of exposure and the amount of time exposed, but VOCs are known to cause eye, nose and throat irritation; headaches; nausea; damage to the liver, kidney and central nervous system; and, in some cases, even cancer. To decrease exposure to VOCs in your home, the EPA recommends carefully following label instructions, increasing ventilation when using VOC-emitting products, and safely storing and disposing of unneeded chemicals. Many products offer low-VOC or zero-VOC options; it’s best to choose these whenever possible. To evaluate your risk for poor indoor air quality, take a survey of your home. Identify where combustion systems are located, inventory how chemicals are stored and assess whether ventilation is adequate. If you’d like further reassurance that your home is safe, contact your local health department for guidance on how to evaluate your home’s air quality with the help of professionals.

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How to Create the

Perfect Vertical Garden

By Brandon Purdum HomeAdvisor

Vertical gardening is a great way to maximize your living space and enhance the beauty and enjoyment of your home. Easy to create, customize and care for, a vertical garden can be made of anything from hanging flower pots and plastic soda bottles to old mailboxes, wheelbarrows and crates. And the many options allow you the flexibility to get creative and capture your unique sense of style. Here’s what you need to know to create a stunning, low-maintenance vertical garden of your own. KNOW WHERE TO START Knowing how much space and sunlight you have to work with is essential to getting your vertical garden off on the right foot. Whether you’ve chosen

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a window in the kitchen, a wall in your sunroom or the railing along your patio, it’s important to evaluate its size and surroundings, as well as the amount of natural light it gets, before moving forward with your project. Once you have a better picture of the space you’ll be using, you can determine what you want to grow in your vertical garden and how. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TYPE There’s no shortage of options when it comes to choosing the container and method for your vertical garden. There’s something for every taste and budget. Some popular low-cost choices include: Hanging pots: Hang flower pots one above another, resting each on support strings secured to well-mounted vertical rods. Crates: Arranging plastic and wooden

crates into various patterns provides you a number of options for growing, expanding and making changes to your garden. Pockets: Attach a pocketed canvas to a wall, using each individual pocket to grow a small plant. Plastic bottles: Cut and fill old plastic soda bottles with soil. This makes a portable growing container that can you can either hang or place on a shelf. KNOW WHAT TO PLANT Vertical gardening is largely based on your personal preferences, though it helps to consider a few key factors when narrowing down what you want to grow: LIGHT When it comes to choosing plants for your vertical garden, the sky’s the limit. Literally. Whether it’s herbs, flowers, succulents or something more exotic, your

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Continued from page 20 garden will need a source of light. And this makes it important to consider each plant’s light requirements, and your garden’s location, when deciding exactly which flowers, herbs and vegetables to grow. (Small greenhouse lights are advisable for indoor gardens.) SPACE Striking a balance between what you want to grow and the plants that will best fit your unique space and garden type is key to a successful vertical garden. Be sure to consult with your local nursery or master gardener to find the plants that have the best chance to grow and flourish in the space available. PRIORITIES Ultimately, it all comes down to priorities. If space is limited and you don’t want to move things around, your choices may be few. But if you really want to get creative and make the most of the area you’re working with, the possibilities are limited only by your budget and your imagination. Brandon Purdum is a reporter for HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted service professionals to complete home projects. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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built new in 2007. This turn-key home is in a premier East Mesa location less than 800 feet from Shoreline Park! Live the dreamy beachside lifestyle with the waves and white sand right at your fingertips! The moment you walk onto this property you

ceilings, and a wall-mounted TV with Sonos speakers. Just off the dining area is a slider to the covered patio, perfect for dining al fresco! The backyard has low maintenance landscaping, artificial grass, stone pathways, and excellent privacy.

can feel the amazing quality and detail used throughout the construction. You will be hard pressed to find another home on the Mesa of this caliber. The current owner has elevated the property even further with all new front and backyard landscaping

Upstairs you’ll find the loft-style study, home office, bedroom, and a hallway bath....all with open beam vaulted ceilings. The upstairs hallway bath was recently remodeled into a walk-in shower with a glass door, bench seating, and cobblestone

designed by local architect Charles McClure. The downstairs consists of the entry foyer, living room, dining area, gourmet kitchen, laundry room, master suite, and

floor. The upstairs also features two lovely decks, both remodeled by the current owner. The attached 2-car garage has ample storage space, built-in shelving, cabinets,

an additional ground-floor en-suite bedroom. The ground-floor master has its own dressing room, walk-in closet, and a spacious bathroom with dual-sinks and a walkin shower. The kitchen features a spacious island with bar seating, granite counters,

and an epoxy vinyl chip floor. The stone driveway is absolutely gorgeous and blends seamlessly into the house. Additional features include: central heating, Minka Aire remote controlled fans, copper gutters, tankless water heater, outdoor shower, and

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