Decorating for Halloween is a tradition that many families take part in year after year. As with most traditions, though, the decorating trends that dominate Halloween change from time to time. Giant inflatables and laser light shows were all the rage just a few years ago, but now things are starting to shift a bit more toward subtle. The over-the-top Halloween decorating style will Continue Reading
Avoid These Painting Mistakes
Thinking About Selling Your Home? Avoid These Painting Mistakes Painting. It seems like such a simple, straightforward home task—and, in many ways, it is. But it can also be a task that goes terribly wrong. If you’re not careful, that deep red hue in the dining room or the art deco-inspired accent wall in the entryway can cost you more than just the price of paint. There’s no Continue Reading
Run a Successful Garage Sale
Awww, summertime! It’s a great time to go through the closets and find anything you’re not using. But what do you do with all that junk that’s no longer in your trunk? For lots of homeowners, the choice is clear: it’s garage sale time. Or it’s yard sale time. A garage is not a prerequisite for the sale part. Running a Successful Garage Sale is Simple There are so many things in life Continue Reading
Smart Windows Are Here
Everything’s getting smarter these days. Everything. Not only are smart appliances, smart outlets, smart light bulbs and smart TVs gaining traction, smart windows are all the rage among the techy types. They can also be a really useful part of your home automation setup. They’re not for everybody and there are differences in what various types can do, though, so pay attention and Continue Reading
Carpet Cleaning 101 for Pet Owners
It’s amazing how much a pet can give you just by simply existing. According to the Centers for Disease Control, owning a pet can help increase your fitness level, lower stress, help improve your health and generally make you happier. And, although not specifically mentioned by the CDC, any pet owner can add a few more contributions, like urine stains on the carpet, fur clinging to every Continue Reading
Putting Your Home on the Market? Stage It First
If you're getting ready to put your home on the market, you might think all you need to do is get organized and show your home as is. But if you want to sell your home, you should definitely consider staging. Home staging, which involves redecorating a property to remove personal effects and make it more appealing to buyers, can have a huge effect on your ability to sell your home. According Continue Reading
Want to Increase the Value of Your Home? Choose Paint Colors Wisely
If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, obviously you want to do everything you can to increase the value before you sell. And if you want to add to that value without breaking the bank? Try a little paint. According to Zillow's 2018 Paint Colors Analysis, which analyzed the effects different paint colors had on home values, choosing the right paint colors—and Continue Reading
The Fast, Easy, And Affordable Home Renovation That Can Fetch Nearly 20,000% ROI
When it comes to home renovations, most homeowners think they need to go big by doing things like renovating a bathroom, finishing a basement, or adding new appliances to a kitchen. But if you don't have a lot of money to invest, the best thing you can do? Paint your door. According to the 2018 Zillow Paint Color Survey, painting the door black can increase the sale price of the typical US home Continue Reading
10 Staging Secrets for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, and typically sell for more money.2 Source: National Association of Realtors Following are 10 Continue Reading
