Sometimes it is the moments a buyer can imagine having in your house that can sell it. Can they envision themselves cooking brownies with their kids, or entertaining in your kitchen? Here is my best tip for this: MAKE IT LITERAL. Do you love having wine on your back patio? Then set up a tray […]
Can I Sell My House During Christmas?
Yes! While it may not be the easiest time of the year to do so, it’s still possible! Look at it this way – if people are looking for a new house at Christmas, they are REALLY serious. I know the next thought you’re thinking – “But you told us not to have personal items […]
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like an Eco-Friendly Christmas
If you’re trying to be more eco-friendly, keep the movement up when you’re celebrating Christmas! The small changes you make aren’t that difficult and can make a big impact on you, your home for sale, and the environment: Change Your Bulbs It’s time to replace your old lights with new LED lights. Why? Incandescent lights use […]
Getting Ready for the Ghosts and Goblins – Halloween Home Safety
Tomorrow is Halloween and if you’re like me, you’re doing some last minute prep work around the house to get ready for a night full of fun, food and doorbell ringing! I always like to take the time to give a few tips on how to make sure your home and yard are safe for […]
Fabulous Halloween Decorating Finds
Still looking for the perfect way to decorate your home and yard for Halloween? Do you prefer cute over scary? I found some unique and creative ways to decorate everything from that big tree in the front to the windows that face the street! Check them out and let me know which ones are your […]
Fall in Love With These Front Doors!
I love doors. I have always loved big, grand entrances and romantic, wrap-around porches. So when I see great doors styled up well, I just have to share. Flipping thru the pages of Pinterest, I found so many great ideas for Fall door decor (would that make it “doorcor”” instead of decor??) that I found it […]
Five Things Every Football Man Cave Needs
Summer is still here according to the calendar but if you look around, you know that Fall is knocking on our doorstep and nothing makes that more obvious than football games. Whether it’s college football or NFL, we are fortunate to have both in the state of NC and this Sunday is the opening game […]
The Popular Decorating Style of Shabby Chic
Did you know that the decorating style of Shabby Chic actually originated in Great Britain? Shabby Chic was born out of the old English cottage homes found in rural England where homes were usually filled with passed down antiques, handmade quilts and the occasional farm tool that found its way inside. This unassuming style sparked […]
Having a Beach House at Home
Wouldn’t we all like to have a place at the beach? For some it’s a possibility and for others the best you can do is a week on the coast during summer vacation. But there’s no reason you can’t have a house that LOOKS like you live at the beach! The next time you vacation, […]
Painting or Staining a Concrete Floor
One of the “hottest” trends right now are stained and painted concrete floors. While most of us would contract this job out if you take the time to do your research, it can be a DIY project you can take on yourself! Here are some tips to get you on the right path: First and […]
