I have seen some strange things showing houses. No, the picture to the left is definitely NOT the most strange! Some things I have seen include: Rows and rows of mason jars with what appeared to be witches brews, like “eye of newt” type things A king size bed that glowed and had lots of […]
Best DIY Projects for Under $1,000
If you’re like millions of Americans, you may be getting some money back from your taxes and when you do, you’ll ponder what to do with it. New clothes? Trip to the beach? What about some home improvement? I’ve got a few ideas on ones that are DIY-ers so you may actually be able to […]
Mix and Match!
Remember Garanimals? The clothing line with the tags that told you which pieces “matched” and therefore could be worn together? Well, sometimes we grown-ups fall prey to Garanimalitis when we’re decorating. We buy sets and make sure everything matches. And it all ends up looking nice, but a little bit boring. The antidote is mix […]
There’s An App for That?
Yup! There’s an app for everything, and I thought it would be cool to wrap up our series on 2012 interior design trends with a little high-tech help — interior design apps! In the Houzz! It’s five stars for Houzz Interior Design Ideas, called “the Wikipedia: of interior design by CNN. Houzz has the largest […]
Taking the “Sub” Out of Subcontractor
So you’ve made the decision to undertake a home (for sale) improvement project. You did all the right things. You had a few different contractors bid the job. You checked references, contacted the Better Business Bureau, verified proof of insurance, and even went to see some of the chosen contractor’s work. So who is this […]
Curb Their Enthusiasm!
The first impression people get when they look at a house is what we call curb appeal. Curb appeal is especially important when trying to sell your home because buyers are looking for something that will set their new home apart from the rest. While the landscaping and plants on your property play roles […]
Two Simple Rules for Holiday Home Staging
Most real estate professionals will tell you that the quickest and easiest way to attract buyers is to “stage” a home for sale. Home staging can help you sell your home quickly and for the best possible price. But whether you decide to hire a professional or do it yourself, there are two rules that […]
How to Decorate Your Home (For Sale) During the Holidays
So you’re keeping your house on the market. Now you need to decorate. What makes this a bit more challenging is that normally, Realtors advise clients to UN-decorate when their house is on the market. So how do you look festive AND not over do it? Keeping this one idea in mind – Appealing to […]
