If you own a home, then sooner or later you are going to be ready to sell that home. Maybe you’ve already sold a home or two. People tend to move more often than our parents did. There are a lot of things that go into getting the best possible price for your home, but the very first thing your…
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How To Plan Outdoor Holiday Decorating For Your Home And Stay Within Your Budget
When I was a little girl, I remember my dad taking us for drives at night throughout our neighborhood to see the houses decorated for Christmas. There were some that had a simple wreath on the front door and some that looked like Santa’s Workshop on the front lawn. I was always amazed at the beautiful lights, glistening snow, and…
Turning A Home Into A Dream Home
The evolution of a home into a dream home is one that can happen much quicker and easier than many people think. With a fairly minor expenditure the average home can easily become much more than simply a house. There are a variety of ways that the average home owner can revamp their home to create a custom space that…
Curb Appeal Tips And Hints
It has been said that the curb appeal of your property is the difference between a quick sale and a property that may stay on the market for months and months. That is why it is so important to have good curb appeal when selling your home. If you have the money to invest, it would be a good idea…
Where Did The Window Boxes Go
I just happen to love window boxes and miss seeing them in the more modern neighborhoods these days. My neighbors who lived across the street from us had just painted their older rather plain, small house a medium gray with white trim. Clean, but boring I thought. With two large windows on each side of the front door, I had…
Wipe Out Those Winter Garden Woes
Do you look at your garden at this time of the year and wish it were more alive? Well, as those of us who have their homes on the market have found out – there are ways to make your front yard look attractive even in the dead of winter! One thing you don’t want is murky green garden paths.…
Grille Guards And Bull Bars Are Ready For Battle Or The Burbs
A good grille guard can be quite the versatile tool for your truck or SUV. In fact, grille guards better your driving experience with the following features: – Tough looks that add a serious dose of attitude or style to your front end – Protection of delicate, expensive parts with rugged steel bars that deflect potential hazards – A number…
Nearly Broke In Nice France
I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke! As I sat in the Gar de Nice, the train station, I started giving serious thought to how I was going to survive for 10 days on $150.00.…
Curb Appeal First Impressions Count When Selling Your Home
People selling their homes via real estate brokers get lots of coaching. People selling their own homes as FSBOs need the same. One of the most important topics on which FSBOs can benefit from coaching is “curb appeal.” How does your home look when a potential buyer drives up to the curb and takes that all important first look? Be…
My Front Porch
I love my home. Every single room in it has provided me and my family with special memories. I love all of the funny conversations that have happened around the dining room table and the late night talks that have happened in each of my children’s bedrooms. I have enjoyed cooking great meals in my kitchen and watching my favorite…