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Five-foot redwood pool enclosure with a self-closing gate around a small backyard pool
Pools & Spas

Pool Safety Code Every California Homeowner Should Know

California's pool safety law, plus a federal drain-cover rule, shape how every residential pool and spa must be built. Here is the up-to-date framework without the legalese.

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A clean five-foot band of basalt gravel and limestone pavers against a stucco foundation, garden beyond
Bay Area Outdoor Living

Zone 0: California's Ember-Resistant Landscaping Rules and Your Yard

California's proposed Zone 0 rule creates a 5-foot ember-resistant buffer around homes. What the draft regulation contains and what it means for Bay Area yards.

7 min read
A terraced hillside Los Gatos backyard with stacked-stone retaining walls, native oaks, and a pergola-shaded patio
Bay Area Outdoor Living

Backyard Remodeling in Los Gatos: Terrain, Trees and Design

Los Gatos backyards present unique challenges: hillside terrain, protected trees, and fire-safety requirements. How to design a yard that works with the land.

7 min read