Open floor plan – plus or minus?
As a home stager and someone who lives in a home that has a partially open floor plan I understand the pros and cons when tackling this kind of space. However, this setup is not for everyone. Some homeowners want an open concept but don't know how to decorate...
Easy bathroom updates
Bathroom changes you can do over a weekend Whether you want to update your bathroom for a move or just for yourself, there are some easy things you can do. Updating a bathroom may seem like a daunting task but small changes in a small bathroom can make a world of...
How to Find a Home Stager
Homeowners are starting to learn they need to stage their homes if they want to get it sold quickly. But how do you find a home stager? There are a number of ways to find one. You just have to know where to look.
5 Apps My Small Business Cannot Live Without
As a small business owner, there are many administrative tasks you have to do in order to run a business. Not all of it is easy to do, but there are some apps out there that can make it easier. These are 5 apps I found I cannot live without when running my home staging business.
14 Savvy Ways to Decorate on a Budget
Decorate Your Home on a Budget Ever wonder how some people get some really good deals on their home décor? Some people rely on coupons or wait for those sales, but sometimes you just want to get your project done. I found several ways you can save money and still...
3 Things You Can Do This Weekend to Prepare Your Home For Sale
If you are getting ready to list your home for sale, you probably have a mile long checklist of all the things you need to do. This can be very intimidating but not if you take the list in chunks a few days at a time. Set aside an hour each night to get just one...
16 Creative Ways to Use Mason Jars In Your Home
Do you have mason jars lying around? Put them to work! I was getting ready to host a party at my home and wanted to find something to store the utensils other than a large bulky bin. I ran across this cute mason jar caddy at Kirkland’s and loved how it could be...
How hard can it be to sell your home?
4 ways to make home selling easier on you
A few years ago, it used to be easier to sell your home. You cleaned it up a bit, hid the dirty dishes, vacuumed and stuck a “For Sale” sign on the front lawn. However, with the influx of designer shows on channels such as HGTV, home buyers expect to see pristine houses that are move-in ready. Many buyers don’t want to deal with fixer uppers and are distracted by the clutter and too much furniture. However, there are ways to make home selling easier on you.
6 Things to Save You Money During Your PCS
A PCS can be expensive, but not if you use these money-saving tips According to MilitaryFamily.com, moving is the third stressful thing that happens in a person's life and on average a person moves 12 times in their lifetime. As a military member, I moved 5 times in 9...
40 Fun Facts About Kasia McDaniel
Getting to know Kasia McDaniel It's hard to get to know people until you meet them in person. And even then you wonder what makes them tick. Well here are a few fun facts about me, Kasia McDaniel, that you may or may not know already. Some may surprise you and some...
Staging Doesn’t Always Mean Rental Furniture
Homeowners fear of staging costs and rental furniture As a homeowner, you worry about a lot of things: cutting the lawn, fixing the leak, or replacing the window or roof. But when it comes time to sell your home, someone may suggest staging it to sell faster. But what...
9 Things a Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell a Homeowner When Selling Your Home
Real Estate Agents and Interior Decorating According to an article written by James Kimmons, when looking for a real estate agent, a homeowner will probably look for someone with the following skills: Knowledge of the real estate market Knowledge of the purchase...