Stephen Burchard

Looking at the clock? All night long? Sure it happens to everyone every once in a while, but if it happens more often to you, you may have insomnia. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, one in three people suffer from mild insomnia, so you’ve got plenty of company. But knowing that you’re not alone isn’t […]

Some people live in the clouds. Those folks don’t have much of an issue with paper clutter because their clutter is all in bits and bytes hanging out on servers—photos, documents, books, everything. Then there are those of us who love the feel of turning actual pages and holding real photos. Paper seems like such

With the holidays approaching, there’s one room in your house that is getting ready for it’s close-up: Your kitchen. Whether it’s your year to host the family or a year to celebrate the festivities by social distancing at home alone or with your local pod, you’re going to be spending time in the kitchen—even if

Did you know that color choices can make a big difference when buying or selling a home? When a three-generation family of women decided it was time to exit the drear and damp of their Northern California home – and simultaneously kiss their exes a permanent goodbye – they wanted to do it in a

Your yard is the mullet of landscaping: Business up front and party in the back. It’s true. The front yard is all about curb appeal. Nothing too crazy, nothing too wild, just clean simple lines that will attract buyers when it’s time to sell. The backyard, though…that’s where you get to shine your personality on

Unless you’re in banking or real estate, there’s a good chance the word “escrow” doesn’t have a whole lot of meaning for you. You know it’s this thing that happens when you…do I smell cookies? Yes, that’s it. Escrow. That thing that lasts for about a month, but doesn’t capture your attention for very long.