Don Dinerstein

Don was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and attended both Santa Monica College and Art Center College of Design. After College pursuing a career as a graphic artist, Don eventually felt led toward design/contracting, scenic art and custom home construction. In 1990 Don relocated to Paris France, where he worked as a field Art Director, and Production Designer for the construction of Euro Disneyland. Returning in 1992, Don settled in Stonington Connecticut, where in addition to custom home construction, and commercial project management, Don pursued many artistic endeavors, ranging from faux antique furniture design and manufacture, to wooden boat restoration. Don was featured as a special guest on National Public Radio with Faith Middleton. Presently, residing in Los Angeles, Don works as a freelance writer for several online publications, and also writes fiction short stories for children, and young adults.

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May 23

Stop Dreaming and Start Building!

Summer is on the way and you’re still dreaming of that beautiful back yard deck you always wanted?  Why not make that dream come true, it’s easier than you may think! Installing a deck is a great investment.  Not just a physical asset and an equitable enhancement to your home, outdoor decking will provide you …

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May 21

Think Skylight!

Have you ever wondered what modification you can make to enhance the beauty of your home, and add equity at the same time, without a major capital investment, or upheaval to your home?  How about thinking… Skylight! Hallways, kitchens, dining areas, bathrooms, even garage and attic spaces can be made over into beautiful sun-drenched living …

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May 16

Plan Ahead and Save!

With the weather warming up, and summer just around the corner there are bargains to be had this time of year that are really too good to pass up. Heating your home isn’t probably first on your ‘to-do’ list;  but now is actually the best time to purchase a fireplace insert, wood burning stove, or …

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May 10

Building Additional Income?

Remodeling your home can be an excellent investment, not just in building equitable square footage, but by building an Addition, you can create an actual cash flow, supplementing your present income.  Building a rental space, or office space in your home can both save you, and make you $$$. If the nature of your profession …

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May 09

Affordable Luxury

When it’s time to take a break, and slow down from the pressures of a busy day, wouldn’t it be nice to unwind and relax in the comfort of your own private Jacuzzi?  Or how about enjoying the steady, endless pulsating steam of a water massage, from multiple shower jets?  Does the luxury of a …

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May 06

Investing In Beautiful

Investing can be a challenging affair when there is uncertainty in the market place.  But investing into your home, and enhancing the equity of your strongest asset is always a safe investment.  Especially, when your home improvement work is done professionally, on budget, and on time! One very popular home improvement investment is the installation …

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Apr 29

Where Memories Are Made

There’s just something about the coolness of the evening that beckons us to a quieter time, peacefully enjoying the sights and sounds of community from the casual, and familiar setting of our home’s front porch.  A place where memories are made. The world has come a long way from the original social network of the …

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Apr 28

Not Your Ordinary Garden Shed

With summer just around the corner, and spring cleaning around your home and garden in full swing, you’re probably wondering how you accumulated so many lawn and garden tools, and where you can possibly keep them! Have you considered installing a custom designed garden shed to meet your need for storage?  Perhaps this season will …

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Apr 24

Preventive Medicine for Your Home.

It may sound silly, but it actually makes a lot of sense.  If you make a modest investment in preventive maintenance for your home, you may potentially save thousands of dollars in repairs later on. Are you aware that the single most destructive cause to your roof is poor ventilation?  Roofing materials such as asphalt …

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Apr 18

Let There Be Light!

Let’s face it, energy prices are going up, and are likely to continue to climb as long as Homeowners remain solely dependent on municipal utilities.  Competition in the market place has been the traditional answer to driving prices down competitively.  Perhaps it’s time to get serious about energy, and energy costs.  Install a solar energy …

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