Before you let a potential buyer see your home, take the following steps to ensure a great showing. These surprising secrets of successful home staging will help. Maximize Horizontal Space Horizontal space gives the illusion of spaciousness. Nearly every homebuyer wants to buy a home with lots of living space. The horizontal space you create doesn’t even need to be utilized. You can create the horizontal space by: Clearing surfaces like countertops, tables and desks Hanging floating bookshelves with nothing on them Clearing the tops of kitchen cabinets Invest In Fresh Flowers And Plants Fresh flowers and plants evoke feelings of vitality and health. Homebuyers will respond positively … [Read more...]
Do Not Procrastinate On These Spring Maintenance Tasks
At the flowers begin to bloom and the weather starts to warm up, everyone is thinking about spring cleaning. It is critical to make sure the house is ready for the warmer weather. What are the top spring maintenance tasks that have to be completed? Do not procrastinate on these tasks, as the price could be high. Prune The Trees Before They Start To Bloom Take a closer look at the trees, particularly those that hang over the house. As they begin to bloom, the weight on these branches could start to increase. If that happens, branches could snap over the house, leading to serious roof damage. Prune these trees before they start to bloom. If they are too high, it may be better to reach out to a … [Read more...]
How to Get Stains & Grease Off Of Walls
Stains are common issues faced by homeowners; however, when the stains involve the walls, this can be a difficult challenge. Stains and grease are a much tougher challenge than dust and cobwebs. That is why there are specialized methods that help remove grease and stains from walls. Remove Grease From Kitchen Walls Grease is one of the most common occupational hazards of cooking. While grease can prevent foods from sticking to pots and pans, this can be a real challenge if it ends up on the kitchen walls. Fortunately, there is dish soap that can strip the grease right off of the walls. In order to use dish soap to remove grease from kitchen walls, take a quarter tsp of dish soap, mix it with … [Read more...]
Which Type Of Pool Is Right For You? We Look At The Best Designs For Your Backyard
The decision to install a pool is generally one that is applauded by at least certain members of the family. Whether you have children or not, however, having a pool at home is certainly something you can enjoy for yourself. But what if you don't think your yard is particularly suited to a pool? Don't rule out the idea just yet; instead, consider some of these different pool designs to suit different sizes and styles of backyards. Make The Most Of Your Small Backyard For a relatively small backyard, you should always choose the right pool design that will ensure you make the most of the space. A particularly good option for a smaller backyard is opting for an above-ground pool and having a … [Read more...]
