Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is a key component of home staging. Your front yard and home exterior are the first things potential buyers see, and making a good first impression is a must if you want to get them through the door.

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Easy & Affordable Home Improvement
It is fairly simple to change the atmosphere of your new home with the addition of accessories, from shelving to mirrors to lighting. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Simple is best in most cases. Add a shelf along one wall to display a few favorite photos, plants, decorative soaps or towels.

Use an old low dresser or vanity for a sink base for extra storage. Refinish with paint washes or natural stains and then seal with a waterproof clear coat to protect the finish from moisture.

Use your eclectic collection of antique jars, bowls or mugs to store/display collectibles, potpourri and small live plants. More helpful tips.



Inexpensive Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home
Making small improvements to your home can really add up... it doesn't take a massive renovation project to help improve the value of your home. Simply improving aspects of your house can really make a difference. It is a good idea to start with your house's exterior. This means getting rid of all the toys your kids haven't played with in months, the remnants of your various home improvement projects, and anything else that is just cluttering up your yard. Continue reading.


Your Family's First Night in Your New Home
Your first night in your new house is an exciting time, but it can be a little overwhelming. Standing in the middle of your new home and looking at the stacks of boxes can tempt you to stay up all night unpacking them until morning, but avoid it.

Instead, gather your family, make some pallets on the floor using mattresses and sleeping bags, and enjoy your first night in your new house together. Order some pizza (have fun saying your new address for the first time!), eat on napkins, and use plastic cups, treating it like an in impromptu picnic/campout.

You may even invite some friends over, crack open a bottle of wine, and let them share in your pride and excitement.

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