Older homes often have their own unique charms, but they can also come with their own set of unique issues. When considering home improvements, sometimes it can be challenging for homeowners to know what projects are worth doing and what is better left untouched. At the same time, how do you decide what you should take on yourself, and what you’re better off hiring help to accomplish? Here’s what you need to know when bringing older homes up to speed. Know your limits Before you jump … [Read more...]
Busy and on a Budget? 4 Cleaning and Staging Tips Guaranteed to Save You Money and Time
Between long workdays and childcare, there’s not much time left to devote to your home. So how can you possibly keep your house show-ready while it’s on the market? If money were no object, you could hire everything out to professional cleaning crews, home stagers, and organizers. But when you’re on a budget, you have to get creative and find ways to keep your house looking great with minimal time. 1. Declutter before you clean If moving all the stuff in your home to clean under and around it takes too … [Read more...]
Restoration Projects You Must Undertake Before Selling Your Home
A lot of people who are thinking of selling their homes think about whether or not they should undertake some restoration projects before they put it up on the market. The big question homeowners typically ask themselves is whether or not they should invest money in restoring parts of the home that they know need some work. The short answer is yes, should there be parts of your home that need work, you should definitely take care of them before you put it up for sale officially. Fresh Coats of Paint on … [Read more...]
You Don’t Need a Decluttering Expert to Clean Up Your Life
Decluttering has gone from something we do during the occasional spring clean to a way of life, a trend, and something we should aspire to all the time. Decluttering experts like Marie Kondo have become celebrities, promising to offer us an easier, simpler, and more joy-filled life. The truth is that decluttering your home does have loads of practical and psychological benefits: you get more space and a more pleasant home, along with a sense of freedom, confidence, and reduced anxiety. However, you … [Read more...]
How to Best Decorate a Small Space and Make it Feel Bigger
The best way to live life is simply by making do with what you have so as to produce significant results. If you happen to have a room that may have limited space, you don’t have to sulk because it is small. The best thing to do is to maximize on space and apply a few smart ideas that can create an illusion, making you and anybody else for that matter think that the room is bigger than it actually is. In most cases, the bed is what takes up most the room, especially if it’s already big in size. Therefore, it’s … [Read more...]
Preparing your Home for an Open House
Hosting an open house is helpful in that it gives potential buyers a no-pressure sneak peak at your home. If you make a great first impression, it could mean a private showing and perhaps even an offer. Before you open up your home, though, chances are that you’ll need to give it a little love and care. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event and put your best foot forward. Cleaning You’ll want to do a thorough cleaning of your home from top to bottom. That means shampooing your … [Read more...]
Staging your Home for the Holidays
The holidays are a time of cheer, family memories and traditions, but what to do when you’re also trying to sell your home and keep it show-ready? Don’t worry, there are a few ways to keep the spirit alive and still stage your home to present it in its best light for prospective buyers from Halloween through New Years. Even during a festive season, the essentials of staging a home remain the same, namely that clutter is the enemy. This means getting rid of absolutely anything that is not necessary for your day … [Read more...]