Richard Farrell

Richard Farrell
Richard Farrell uses his vast industry experience in the design and construction of homes to educate his audience on improving home value.

Recent Posts

Sliding Glass Door System: Top Hung vs. Bottom Rolling


December 5, 2017

When it comes to choosing sliding door systems, a variety of options are available on the market. Homeowners often get confused when deciding on the most suitable frameless sliding glass door system. 

When it comes to choosing sliding door systems, a variety of options are available on the market. Homeowners often get confused when deciding on the most suitable frameless sliding glass door system.&n...

12 Investments That Will Increase Home Value


November 21, 2017

Responsible purchase and ownership of a home is a major tenant of The American Dream. Although it remains contested, statistically, homeowners tend to indicate faster accrual of wealth than their renting counterparts.

Responsible purchase and ownership of a home is a major tenant of The American Dream. Although it remains contested, statistically, homeowners ten...

Why Every Home Needs Good Air Ventilation to be Healthy


October 31, 2017

Good air ventilation within our homes is vital to our physical and psychological health.

Good air ventilation within our homes is vital to our physical and psychological health.

The Many Advantages of California Beachfront Living


September 13, 2017

One might think sand dragged in the house, salty air and humidity are not great arguments in favor of beachfront living. Then, you visit a property that offers miles of beach, splendid views and start visualizing what a home that would be.

One might think sand dragged in the house, salty air and humidity are not great arguments in favor of beachfront living. Then, you visit a property that offers miles of beach, splendid views and start visualizing what a home th...

Remodeling in California, the Land of Opportunity


September 1, 2017

Home remodeling in California is the best way to lock extra value away securely in our homes. This is particularly relevant if we have an older home that may not take full advantage of its location.

Home remodeling in California is the best way to lock extra value away securely in our homes. This is particularly relevant if we have an older home that may not take full advantage of its location.

Difference between Interior Designer and Interior Decorator


August 24, 2017

It is sometimes best to start a debate like this in a neutral space. I chose horticulture, where landscapers divide space into permanent features with retaining walls, and flower beds. While gardeners plant out annuals, and add focus points such as pebbled paths and water features. We can approach the differences between interior designers and interior decorators in a similar manner.

It is sometimes best to start a debate like this in a neutral space. I chose horticulture, where landscapers divide space into permanent features with retaining walls, and flower bed...

The Case for Transitional Living Rooms


August 3, 2017

Transitional furnishing was all the rage when I was in high school in the 1960’s. My parents, like most others had a combination of hand-me-downs from their own parents and the occasional modern lift-me-up with simpler lines that made us feel quite posh.

Transitional furnishing was all the rage when I was in high school in the 1960’s. My parents, like most

Interior Glass Walls in the Office


July 7, 2017

About the first thing our ancestors did when they emerged from the primordial swamp was finding a decent cave, and posting keep out notices. This fixation with having rooms mapped across to offices because the walls kept the roof up. The first real change was in Germany after World War II, when aircraft hangars became work spaces and open plan ‘bürolandschaft’ offices appeared.

About the first thing our ancestors did when they emerged from the primordial swamp was finding a decent cave, and posting keep out notices. This fixation with having rooms mapped across to offices because the walls kept the ro...

Record Breaking Windows for the Books


July 5, 2017

Nobody really knows for sure which bright spark was first to close an opening in a wall with a sheet of glass. Historians tell us wealthy Egyptians and Romans had them made of glass pebbles by the end of the 1st Century AD. Despite this, the British only woke up to the idea 1,600 years later.

Nobody really knows for sure which bright spark was first to close an opening in a wall with a sheet of glass. Historians tell us wealthy Egyptians and Romans had t...

Use of Windows Through the Ages


June 27, 2017

Windows and glass are such an indispensable part of life, it’s hard to imagine a time without them. But there was, of course. Early houses had to double as tiny fortresses to protect their owners from attack by robbers. Later these became castles, but that’s a bit off-topic.

Windows and glass are such an indispensable part of life, it’s hard to imagine a time without them. But there was, of course. Early houses had to double as tiny fortresses to protect their owners from attack by robbers. Later t...