The Machado family's Tesoro Encanto home, beautifully situated on a 13,000-square-foot flag lot at the end of a cul de sac, is often the beginning of something special, thanks to the expansive tropical escape in the backyard.

Jacque and Eric Stroh's Tesoro home is a study in beautiful contrast, fusing soft, organic details with modern elements of design and functionality. The outdoor space best displays this philosophy, combining elements like elegant water features with handmade brick, smooth granite and wood accents.

A wowing remodel has completely rejuvenated this Santa Clarita home, thanks to the detail-oriented work of Randal G. Winter Construction, Inc. The full-service company raised ceilings, moved the laundry room upstairs, removed walls to create more flowing spaces, installed double doors, swapped out flooring, totally revitalized the kitchen and baths, and so much more. The process was painstaking in its scheduling and required great care. The results speak for themselves.

This Macmillan Ranch estate is a study in organic rustic refinement - a mixture of gleaming stonework, hand-scraped wood floors, exposed wood-grain beams and artistic renditions of nature. Surrounded by gorgeous greens and gardens, , the home recently went into escrow with Sand Canyon real-estate expert Morgan Gonzalez.

When one thinks of Santa Clarita, the beautifully under-developed space that is Circle J Ranch rarely comes to mind, but not for lack of interesting homes, people and stories. In reality, the area is arguably one of the finest locations in the SCV to call home. The combination of an authentic agrarian feel with the near-by proximity of the city has proven to be persuasive for a multitude of families. And after your introduction to the home of Toni and Patrick Navas, you'll see why.

In 2018, we resolved to live prettier. Our inspiration? These local homes!

Life is better when you love where you live.

Here's the best way to make your home even happier this holiday.

Happy Home Improvements to make Before Thanksgiving.

Everything Old is New Again

In September, we adjust to our new "back to school" post-summer schedules. In October, we begin the 31-day candy binge, which is pretty much the only thing that gives us enough energy to get through the haunted decorating, costume searches and numerous parties that require us to put our hands in bowls of cold spaghetti (It feels just like brains?!). November doubles up our duties; now we're shopping for December gift-giving holidays and prepping for the familial circus that is Thanksgiving. And don't get us started on what December entails. Conclusion? If you're going to upgrade, accent, fix up or DIY anything in your home before the close of 2017, the least-stressful time to do it is... now. So - ho, ho ho, it's off to our favorite home and decor stores we go!

We just can't get enough of Pinterest and, it seems, neither can you! Our Pinterest boards are filled with images and ideas you've re-pinned and shared. Here's more to add to your collection! Pin these to your own boards by finding them at www.pinterest.com/insidescv.

Don't let Fourth of July fireworks be the only bright spot in your yard this summer. Here are four sparkling ways to help your space shine.

Pretty up your place for the best summer stay-cations.

You don't have to scrimp on style to save water.

Wonderful ways to get the most out of your home when the weather warms.

What's more exciting than a new pool? Nothing.

Exterior Home Improvements for Fall

New updates, rejuvenated spaces, improved function - this is the summer of "get it done" - and here's how to do it.

A little luxury can go a long way. Here are our favorites.

Ready to spice things up this spring? These on-trend home improvements will put that proverbial pep in your step, thanks to bold colors, keep-it-forever quality and more.

Your home is your castle - but does it in any way resemble one? Add a few royal additions for a look that puts a little luxury in your life.

Sometimes it makes sense to wait to see how a trend plays out. Get ready to bounce off the couch and into these businesses, because these beautiful trends aren't budging.

You'll swoon for these 2018 home-improvement trends.

New home decor, furniture and accessories we love!

Pump Up the Pretty 3 Different Ways

Save money - and the environment - with these smart moves.

Improve your Home's Efficiency to Reduce Energy Costs

Special Water Conservation Required during Scheduled Maintenance

You do it every year (Or, um... we do?). You tell yourself that you're going to remodel the powder room/replace the downstairs flooring/upgrade the kitchen/redesign the foyer before you have people over for Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's. Then Halloween happens and every well-intentioned plan seems to go up in sugar-fueled flames.

But this year? Nope. This is your year! (And ours, too!). This is the year you start now. Are you with us!? (Good, because we're going to need some moral support. Tell us how you're doing at Facebook.com/insidescvmagazine!).

Channel Islands is only an hour away - but it feels like a real escape!

Have you been to Old Town Newhall lately? Peppered with posh boutiques, Santa Clarita's hippest restaurants, savvy service-professional offices, on-trend health and wellness spas, adorable bakeries and more, Main Street and the surrounding micro-community is a bustling place filled with new, fun things to discover - and it's getting even better by the day.

Find your dream home - or pick the perfect mortgage!

Get ready to swoon over these Sand Canyon estates.

This over-the-top luxury estate boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms within its grand 10,608 square feet - and that's not including the exquisitely-finished basement, which contributes another 1,300 for a total of nearly 12,000 square feet of total living space. Sitting on almost 2.5 acres and including a well, this 2013 construction has over a half-million dollars in steel beam structure and was built on seismic rollers for the ultimate in worry-free safety.

Looking for your dream house? We found it!