Window treatments tie in with the light issue mentioned in an earlier article. Using the correct window treatment for a room will emphasize the light in the room, draw attention to or detract from the shape and size of the windows themselves. Long drapes to the floor create a more formal ambiance whereas short curtains […]
Affordable Home Improvements: The Un-Dating Panel
Ahhhh wood-paneled walls. Originally expensive, the veneering process of the ’60s and ’70s made the installation of wood paneling easy and affordable. There’s hardly a house from that era that hasn’t seen wood paneling in the basement or den. If you are the owner of a home with sheets of wood paneling adorning the walls […]
Affordable Home Improvements: Let There Be Light!
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.And God saw the light, that it was […]
Affordable Home Improvements: Give Bright Colors the Brush Off
Bright colors scare most prospective buyers. “How many coats will it take to cover that?” “Will it bleed through?” Once their corneas have been seared by your must-have color of choice, they won’t see anything but that wall. They won’t notice the hardwood floors or the granite counter, your house will forever be known as, […]
Preparing to Sell: Identifying and Removing Pet Stains and Odors
We love our pets! If you have pets at home, and are thinking about selling, or if you simply need to know more about ridding your home of unpleasant pet smells, stains, or damage on an ongoing basis, you may find this article helpful. Do you have a cat or dog that uses a litter […]
Preparing to Show Your Home: What Pet Owners Need to Do
That magic, hectic, hopeful time—moving time—is just around the corner. Of course, before you buy you have to show, then sell your present home. Home owners who are also pet ‘owners’ sometimes face additional challenges in getting ready to show. There are two parts to getting ready: the first is ensuring you’ve eliminated all evidence […]
