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Finding a Good Locksmith

Whether you’re locked out of your house or vehicle or need to change the locks on your new home, a...

What You Need to Know About Renting a Dumpster

If you’re remodeling your kitchen or clearing out your basement and attic in preparation for a move, you’ll likely generate...

Lights, Camera, Video Home Tour!

With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping buyers close to home, video tours of seller’s homes are in greater demand than ever....

Your Decluttering Bucket List

Books, podcasts and TV shows promote the liberating benefits of decluttering and minimizing your possessions. Swedish author Margareta Magnusson gives...

Using Virtual Home Staging to Sell Your House

It can be challenging to sell an empty house. Furnishings help potential buyers to see a home as if they...

7 Tips on How to Clean Your Carpets

Clean your home’s wall-to-wall carpet before listing for sale. Proper care will, of course, extend its life, but you may...

What to Do with Leftover Paint?

Every homeowner eventually faces the issue of what to do with leftover paint. How do you store it, how long...

When It’s Time to Hire a Professional Organizer

Is your closet so stuffed that you’re secretly hanging new purchases in the back of your kids’ closets? Have you...

Electronics Recycling: Where and How to Toss

When decluttering your home for sale, remember that ancient desktop computer has got to go. But where? With new and...

5 Forgotten Places to Clean in Your Home

When preparing a home for sale, most of us clean all the hot spots – vacuuming the carpets, scrubbing the...

6 Home Staging Tips for Dated Cabinet Hardware

When putting a house on the market, many homeowners worry about spending large sums of money on replacing outdated door...

7 Home Improvements Approved by Design Experts

Whether you are ready to list your home or expect to stay put a few more years, check out these...

Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale

Hiring a stager to polish the look and presentation of your home will help it sell faster and for more...

Stage Your Home for a Quicker Sale at a Higher Price

Before the “For Sale” sign goes up, smart homeowners typically make any necessary repairs and clean until their homes shine....

Prep Your Home Before Meeting Potential Listing Agents

Before inviting potential listing agents to your home, you’ve got work to do. Get your house ready with this checklist....

Don’t Let Water Stains Scare Away Buyers

Water stains on ceilings are a giant red flag to potential home buyers. Thankfully, they are a relatively easy fix....

Six Easy Steps to Creating Curb Appeal

When prepping a home for sale, don’t forget the exterior of the house in the rush to revamp the interior....

First Impressions Matter

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and that holds true for your house as...

Five Makeovers For an Ugly Home Foundation

Does your otherwise attractive home have an unsightly foundation wall that spoils its curb appeal? Here are five ways to...

Getting Rid of Your Junk

Whether it’s years of accumulated clutter, old appliances, or household chemicals, it has to go. Is it a DIY job?...

Yard Sales Still a Smart Way to Declutter

Once you’ve cleaned and organized your house from top to bottom, what is the best way to get rid of...

When Accidents Happen: Removing Pet Stains and Odors on Floors

Pet accidents are inevitable, reminding us all of the sacrifices and responsibilities that come with pet ownership. Hurry, grab some...

What to Do About Tobacco Smoke Odor in a House

The lingering odor of cigarette smoke makes any house a tough sell. It will take longer to find a willing...

Tips on Selling a Home with Pets

When pet owners put their homes up for sale, it’s best to make those beloved animals disappear without a trace....

Winning the Battle on Pet Hair

Managing pet hair is a major challenge for even the most diligent housekeeper -- especially when it’s time to put...

How to Keep Your House From Smelling Like a Dog … Or a Cat

You love your pets, but they definitely pose a challenge, especially when it comes to managing pet odors. Here’s a...

Too Many Books, Too Little Space

Whether you’re moving or just looking for a more streamlined look, your bookshelves are an obvious place to consider paring...

Transforming a Balcony or Terrace Into a Private Retreat

A balcony or terrace is a great selling feature, especially appealing to prospective buyers who want a private outdoor space...

Potted Plants Are Perfect for Outdoor Winter Staging

When flowerbeds become barren in the winter, it’s the perfect time to use potted plants to add much-needed curb appeal....

Beautiful Blooms Enhance Summer Curb Appeal

Potted arrangements are a great way to add curb appeal -- even during the summer when soaring temperatures can turn...

Curb Appeal Blossoms With Springtime Flowers

Spring is the perfect time to use container gardening to impress prospective buyers touring your home. Potted plants instantly add...

Use Fall Favorites to Enhance Curb Appeal

Fall is a great time to use container gardens to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Many plants perform well in...

Festive Outdoor Decor Enhances Winter Sales

The winter holiday season can be a challenging time to prepare your house for sale. Fortunately, staging the outside of...

Quick Tips for Last-Minute Showings

Your house is on the market and your agent just called with great news. Buyers are interested in seeing your...

Choosing the Best Paint Colors for Home Staging

Painting is an essential part of successful home staging. In addition to making your home feel fresh and new, the...

Twelve Things That Might Scare Buyers Off

Your home might be your castle, but when it’s time to sell, it’s also time to put away anything that...

Spring Forward With Lush Landscaping

Springtime is peak season for listing your home for sale. A well-manicured lawn and colorful landscape provide a luring setting...

Five Easy Steps to a Front Yard Makeover

When prospective buyers arrive to peruse your newly listed home, will they get a good first impression of the front...

Curb Appeal—Backyard Improvements

When preparing your home for sale, drive-up appeal is crucial, but don’t overlook the importance of your backyard space, where...

Investing in the Exterior of Your Home to Get That Wow Factor

When your house is for sale and the exterior is in need of a makeover, you can do it inexpensively...

Curb Appeal on a Budget: Improving the Exterior of Your House

Creating a first impression doesn’t just apply to people, it applies to your house if you have it listed for...

Hiring Landscapers and/or Hardscape Installers

When putting your home on the market, you want your house to have that “wow factor” that pulls buyers inside....

Hiring Drywall and Paint Professionals

Whether sprucing up your house for sale or remodeling it for yourself, almost every homeowner at some point hires a...

Hiring An HVAC Contractor

You’ve decided to sell your home, which means it’s time to have your heating and air conditioning system checked one...

Hiring an Electrician

You’ve decided to sell your home, which means it’s time to fix that dead outlet in the guest bedroom. Or...

Hiring a Plumber

You’ve decided to sell your home, which means it’s time to fix that slow drip in the upstairs hall bathroom....

Your Best Home: Kid’s Room Edition

Children’s rooms are among the most difficult to decorate -- mostly because the occupants are constantly growing and changing. Within...

Your Best Home: Home Office Edition

Offices have become a staple in many homes and top many prospective buyers’ wish lists, too. But with all the...

Your Best Home: Outdoor Edition

Whether you’re welcoming guests or potential home buyers, it’s important that your home make a good first impression. But with...

Your Best Home: Living Room Edition

Ever wish your living room was as stylish as those you see in home-decorating magazines? Or, are you getting ready...

Your Best Home: Kitchen Edition

You’ve probably heard that staging your home will help it sell faster and for a higher price. But why wait...

Your Best Home: Entryway Edition

Vestibule, foyer, entryway -- this space goes by many names and serves a number of purposes. It welcomes guests to...

Your Best Home: Dining Room Edition

The goal of a great dining room space is universal. It should be inviting and make guests want to linger...

Your Best Home: Bedroom Edition

Your bedroom should be your personal retreat -- a soothing, restful space to unwind at the end of the day....

Your Best Home: Bathroom Edition

It’s probably no surprise that when we scoured surveys of people’s favorite rooms, their bathrooms didn’t top the list. Most...

Potential Buyers Don’t Want to See, Hear or Smell Your Pets

When putting your home up for sale, it’s crucial to make a plan for your pets. While prospective buyers may...

Selling a “Haunted House”

Haunted houses are no joke when it comes to selling a so-called stigmatized property. The same goes for houses where...

Pay Back Time: Which Home Renovations Are Worthwhile?

When contemplating resale, homeowners often wonder what renovations will give them more resale bang for the buck. Let’s take a...

Prepping for an Open House

You’ve decided to hold an open house to help sell your home. Think of it as your chance to showcase...

Squeaky Clean Tips for a Successful Open House

It’s time to showcase your home with an open house. Your to-do list may be long, but the most basic...

Making Your Home Shine for Showings

It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be...