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To Stage or Not To Stage?
Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize the home as their own. The top rooms to stage…
Read More13 Brilliant Pumpkin Carving Hacks
Click/Tap Image To View Video Many of us dream of creating an elaborately carved pumpkin for our neighbors to admire on Halloween night, but the second we start carving, we remember how difficult it is just to cut out a toothy grin. To prevent your pumpkin carving ambitions from turning into frightful fails, here are…
Read MoreYour October Home Checklist
The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter. Then sit back, relax and warm your…
Read MoreAutumn’s Best Porches & Patios
Check out these inviting autumn-inspired porch and patio spaces. Cue the Color Warm, golden-hued planters serve as eye-catching accents on this pumpkin-piled fall front porch. Tip: Fill your planters with a mix of colors, heights and textures for maximum visual interest. Create Cozy Seating Arrangements When setting up porch furniture, arrange seating with conversation in mind. Pairs,…
Read More8 Home Projects Perfect For Holiday Downtime
Use some of your downtime to tackle a house project or two, and you can start the new year with a fresher, cleaner space. Take the time to work on a project you would never usually have time for (like editing photos from the past year), get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions…
Read MoreWhy Waiting Until After The Holidays To Sell Isn’t A Smart Decision
Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are six great reasons not to wait: Relocation buyers are…
Read More15 Ways To Kick Your Kitchen Island Up A Notch
Kitchen islands are hot items among homeowners who are remodeling or building their kitchens from scratch. If you’re among them, why stop at the standard features? With some creativity — and the help of a talented designer and cabinetmaker — you can equip your island with all kinds of handy bells and whistles. Jaffe Architecture…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Home More Comfortable and Inclusive
When we think of inclusive design, it’s often in the context of public or commercial buildings. However, residential designers increasingly now have inclusivity in mind too. But what exactly is inclusive design and why is it important? While you’ll have heard of accessible design — which, broadly, facilitates wheelchair access and is required to meet building…
Read More8 Exceptionally Pleasing Laundry Rooms
When updating a laundry room, many homeowners ask designers to make doing laundry more enjoyable. To do that, designers bring in pattern and color to spark joy, or lean on a breezy and efficient layout with abundant natural light to create a peaceful atmosphere. Here, designers share details they used in eight stylishly welcoming laundry…
Read More10 Tips For Getting A Dining Room Rug Just Right
Finding a dining room rug that is both practical and stylish is no easy feat. Fluffy pile can permanently trap every crumb from the table. Too-small rugs can trip up chairs. But a good rug can bring color, texture, warmth and style to the dining room — making the hunt well worth the effort. Read on for 10…
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