8 Tips for Staging Your Home this Winter
Posted on Nov 28, 2018 in Home Advice
Selling your home in the winter means paying careful attention to staging techniques. Why not take advantage of the drop in temperature (and perhaps a sheet of fresh snow) to help make your home feel warm and inviting? Be sure to notch up your furnace a few degrees and get the fireplace roaring to woo potential buyers.
1. Put your best foot forward
2...
These 15 Things Will Brighten Up Your Space
Posted on Nov 26, 2018 in Home Advice
The days are getting shorter and when sunlight is at a premium, it’s no surprise we want to maximize the brightness in our homes. If your space is starved for some essential vitamin D, try these tips that will make your rooms lighter and brighter.
1. Metallics
2. White Furnishings
3. Reflective Floors
4. Low-Slung Furniture
5. Mirrored Furniture
6. White...
4 Reasons Mike Holmes Prefers Carpet Over Tiles and Hardwood Flooring in a Reno
Posted on Nov 05, 2018 in Home Advice
Here are four reasons you may want to consider carpet over tiles and hardwood floors when choosing what type of floors to install:
- Carpet is the Cheap Option
- Perfect for Playrooms
- Sound Suppression
- It’s Comfortable
- Read full article here
The 7 Worst Habits Homeowners Need to Break Now
Posted on Oct 24, 2018 in Home Advice
Bad habits are so easy to fall into. But in the end, we know they only make us miserable.
Here are 7 bad habits to break now for a happier you (and a fatter bank account)#1 Taking Long, Steamy Showers
#2 Keeping Out the Sun
#3 Compulsively Buying Bargains
#4 Running a Half-Full Dishwasher
#5 Mega-Mulching
9 Things You Should Do to Your Home Before Fall Starts
Posted on Oct 17, 2018 in Home Advice
Consider this everything you need to know before your house transitions from hot summer days to cool fall nights ... and eventually freezing temperatures.
1. Clean, or possibly replace, your gutters.
2. Check for drafts.
3. Drain your outdoor faucets.
4. Bring your outdoor furniture in.
5. Fix any cracks in your driveway.
6. Change your filters.
7. Fertil...
Jump-Start Your Kitchen With These Minimalist Essentials
Posted on Sep 20, 2018 in Home Advice
These 22 Kitchen Tools Will Get You Started On Your Path To Culinary Success Or Delicious Downsizing
1. Stock pot.
2. Saucepan.
3. Wooden spoon.
4. Skillet.
5. Dutch oven.
6. Mixing bowls.
7. Colander.
8. Cutting board.
9. Baking sheet.
10. Baking dish.
11. Measuring cups and spoons.
12. Whisk.
13. Chef’s knife.
14. Serrated knife.
15. Paring knife.
16. Honing...
