How to Get Your Home Show-Ready
Posted on Jun 20, 2018 in Home Advice
Here are some simple ways to get your home ready for its first showing!
Fix any major and minor issues
Focus on lighting
Make it accessible
The importance of appearance
Once you get everything cleaned, painted, and staged the way you want, do your best to keep it that way. If you’re living in the house and have children, go over a plan for how they’ll h...
8 Home Repairs You Should Never Put Off
Posted on Jun 13, 2018 in Home Advice
Here's how to identify and fix seemingly small problems before they morph into expensive repairs.
The basement is damp.
Your deck is rotting.
The gutters are clogged.
Water spots are showing up on the wall or ceiling.
Termites are present.
Caulk is peeling away.
A faucet is leaky.
The toilet keeps running.
12 Emerging Home Decor Trends From Pinterest’s 2018 Home Report
Posted on Jun 05, 2018 in Home Advice
1. Lagom
2. Texture
3. Open closets
4. Block prints
5. Saturated hues
6. Statement rugs
7. Celestial light fixtures
8. Back in black9. Mindfulness
10. Greenery
11. Bathtub remodels
12. Useful workspaces
House-Hunting Checklist: 10 Essentials to Bring on Your Search
Posted on May 29, 2018 in Home Advice
Embarking on a house hunt is a little like planning a wedding — both require insane attention to detail and lead to what we hope will be a satisfying long-term commitment. So grab that clipboard and channel your inner wedding planner: It’s time to get organized with these 10 take-along essentials for your search.
1. List of properties you plan to vi...
5 Low-Maintenance Outdoor Plants That Will Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Posted on May 15, 2018 in Home Advice
Plant these gorgeous, colorful plants this spring and watch how they instantly update your home's curb appeal.
Colorful Gerbera Daisies
Beautiful
Flowering Mandevilla
Hardy Hosta
Vibrant Blooming
PentasHardy
Dramatic Hibiscus
12 Maintenance Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
Posted on May 09, 2018 in Home Advice
Maintaining a healthy home goes beyond dusting and vacuuming. When is the last time you checked your smoke alarms? How about the last time you cleaned out your dryer vent? Follow the tips below to make sure your family and home are ready for a happy, clean spring season.
Clean Gutters
Scrub Walls, Baseboards and Outlets
Replace Filters
Clean Faucets an...
