How to Make the Most of Your Home's Natural Light & Top Agents - Friday 16th Aug

How to Make the Most of Your Home's Natural Light

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Today’s Trivia Question❓

Each year, which 17-day end-of-the-summer event is held at Cal Expo and features musical performances, a carnival, sports competitions, agriculture showcases, and plenty of food?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

How to Make the Most of Your Home's Natural Light

Ever thought about home brewing?

Learn how to craft your own beer, wine, or kombucha and bring a personal touch to your beverages.

Looking to brighten up your home?

Find out how to make the most of your home's natural light to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

How do you use natural light in your space?

If you have any questions on any aspect about real estate always happy to have a chat!

Talk Soon,

Suneet AgarwalCEO of the Best Sac Homes Group and Big Block Realty North

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Home Brewing: Crafting Your Own Beer, Wine, or Kombucha

Ever thought about adding a touch of personal flair to your beverages?

Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, a wine lover, or a health-conscious kombucha drinker, home brewing is a fun and rewarding way to take your drink game to the next level.

Here’s a beginner’s guide to kickstart your home brewing adventure and impress your friends with your homemade concoctions.

Getting Started: The Basics

Don't worry, you won’t need a full-scale brewery in your garage—just a few essentials:

  • Fermenter: A large container where your brew will ferment.

  • Airlock: Allows gases to escape without letting contaminants in.

  • Siphoning Tube: For transferring liquid without disturbing sediments.

  • Sanitizer: Cleanliness is key to avoid funky flavors (unless you’re into that).

Crafting Beer: The Brew-tiful Journey

  1. Ingredients: Get yourself malt extract, hops, yeast, and water. Specialty grains can add extra flavor.

  2. Brew Day: Boil water, add malt extract and hops, and let it simmer. This magical mixture is called wort.

  3. Cooling and Fermenting: Cool your wort quickly (a cold water bath helps). Pour it into your fermenter, add yeast, and seal with the airlock.

  4. Patience: Let it ferment for about 1-2 weeks. The yeast does all the hard work, converting sugars into alcohol.

  5. Bottling: Siphon your brew into bottles, add a bit of sugar to carbonate, and cap them. Wait another couple of weeks, then enjoy your homemade beer!

Wine Making: A Grape Time

  1. Ingredients: Fresh or concentrated grape juice, sugar, yeast, and water.

  2. Juice to Must: Combine grape juice, sugar, and water in your fermenter.

  3. Fermentation: Add yeast and let it ferment for 1-2 weeks, stirring occasionally.

  4. Racking: Transfer (or “rack”) the wine into a clean fermenter to get rid of sediment. Let it sit for another few weeks to months.

  5. Bottling and Aging: Bottle your wine and let it age for a few months to develop flavors. Then, pour a glass and toast to your winemaking prowess!

Kombucha: The Fizzy Probiotic Punch

  1. Ingredients: Tea (black or green), sugar, water, and a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).

  2. Brewing Tea: Brew a strong tea, dissolve sugar in it, and let it cool.

  3. Fermentation: Add the SCOBY to your tea in a jar, cover with a cloth, and let it ferment for 1-2 weeks.

  4. Second Fermentation: For extra fizz, transfer to bottles and add flavors like fruit or ginger. Seal and let it sit for a few more days.

  5. Enjoy: Refrigerate and enjoy your bubbly, gut-friendly beverage!

Home brewing is a delightful blend of creativity, science, and patience. Whether you’re brewing a crisp beer, a fine wine, or a zesty kombucha, each step brings you closer to that satisfying first sip of your handcrafted drink.

So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and embark on a brewing adventure that’s sure to bring joy and deliciousness to your home.

Cheers!

How to Make the Most of Your Home's Natural Light

Maximizing natural light in your home can create a bright, inviting, and energy-efficient living space.

Natural light not only enhances the beauty of your interiors but also offers numerous health benefits, such as boosting mood and productivity. 

Optimize Window Treatments

Selecting the right window treatments can significantly impact the amount of natural light entering your home.

  • Sheer Curtains: Use sheer or light-filtering curtains to allow maximum light while maintaining privacy.

  • Blinds: Choose adjustable blinds that can be tilted to control light and privacy. Consider lighter-colored blinds for better light reflection.

  • No Treatments: In rooms where privacy is not a concern, consider leaving windows bare to let in as much light as possible.

Opt for Light-Colored Furniture and Decor

Light-colored furnishings can help reflect natural light and create an airy atmosphere.

  • Furniture: Choose furniture in light shades of white, beige, or pastels. Avoid bulky or dark furniture that can absorb light.

  • Decor: Incorporate light-colored rugs, cushions, and throws to brighten up the space.

  • Minimalism: Keep the decor minimal to avoid cluttering the space, which can block light flow.

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There you have it, From brewing your own beer to making the most of your homes natural light.  Enjoy the crisp fall air. Keep Positive. Keep it Sactown Strong until next time!

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