by becky | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Home improvement pros and DIYers tout a fresh coat of paint as a favorite among low-cost home upgrades that can make a huge impact. But what else can you do to accessorize and decorate? Sometimes the little things can make a bigger difference than you’d think....
by becky | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wintry weather is great at turning up problems you didn’t even know you had. Like that first snowy night in front of your fireplace that you thought was pure bliss — until you noticed a leak in the ceiling corner. Apparently it was caused by a lack...
by becky | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
So many flooring choices. Laminate can stand up to tough treatment and still look good. If you have pets or kids or are generally accident-prone, you may need some heavy-duty floors. And you may be exploring laminate flooring, thanks to its durability. Laminate...
by becky | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though: Those listings may be...
by becky | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Oof. Houses that smell or look like pets have lived in them are just harder to sell. To avoid that happening to you, de-pet your house before putting it on the market — and keep it that way while you sell. Here’s how. #1 Steam Clean Everything Fabric Job No. 1...
by becky | Oct 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Get creative with storage space and work surfaces. Bonus: no clutter with (almost) no effort! Unless you do your laundry in the buff, it’s one chore that’s never really done. Follow these laundry room storage ideas, however, and you can breeze through your dirty duds...
by becky | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
“They were this gorgeous, greenish-teal, and they looked great in my laundry room,” says Eliesa Prettelt, avid DIYer and author of “A Pinterest Addict” blog. The washer/dryer combo was perfect. Such a delightful way to brighten laundry day —...
by becky | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Your home is one of the most valuable assets that you will own. So I understand that the decision to sell is a big deal – many thousands of dollars are at stake here! Are you getting your house ready to sell? Do you want to get all the equity you’ve put in over...
by becky | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Contrary to what many may believe, severe weather doesn’t just beat up on the other guy. Mother Nature can wallop anyone’s home and yard. That doesn’t mean you’ll have to watch your house reduced to briquettes by a wildfire or flooding test your home’s capacity for...
by becky | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Will you need to move? Do you plan on buying and selling houses at the same time? Then buckle up, because you’re going to have to do a lot! Plus, you never want to be stuck with two mortgages – that would be bad for your finances. But you can make your housing...
