Home Security – Avoid Being Easy Prey When Selling Your House
5 Must Do Items for Home Security Many people take all kinds of precautions when it comes to locking doors, walking kids across busy streets, etc. But do you consider the home security risks when selling your home? I am not trying to scare you but complete strangers...
5 Surprising Ways to Pick a Color Scheme for a Room
Afraid you will pick the wrong color scheme for a room? We pick colors every day without a second thought. Do you write meeting notes with a black or blue pen? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Do you prefer spicy or mild flavored food? Each one harbors a color...
Flower power – best flower tips when selling your home
Flowers can help stage a home When selling a home, flowers are a great way to bring in color into a room and provide a focal point. However, be aware that some flowers may wilt quickly or leave a mess on your clean tables. If your home is occupied or vacant when on...
9 Steps to Prepare for Moving Day
I've seen so many moving trucks out there this summer, so a lot of you are on the move. And as someone who has moved A LOT with the military, I've learned a few tips and tricks for moving day. So you know the move date, found a moving company and have a new home to...
22 Easy Home Office Updates
The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #172 This episode is brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get your House Sold. Looking for a quick checklist that will help you focus on what to do to get your house ready to sell? Check out my free download, 30 Easy Tips to Get Your...
Spruce Up Your Foyer With These 4 Tips
Is your foyer a dumping ground? What makes you cringe when you walk into your foyer? Is it the scattered gym bags and backpacks? Is it the lack of color or the lack of organization? Here are a few simple ways to bring life back to your foyer and make it more...
What No One Tells You About Selling a Home
Home Selling Secrets Selling a home can be a daunting task. Whether you are moving for a job or to get closer to family, it is one of the most stressful things in life that you can do. But you can relieve that stress by depending on some people to help you get through...
How I Made a Home Staging Mistake
Costly home staging mistake We all make mistakes and as James Joyce puts it, “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” As a home stager I made several home staging mistakes in my first few projects. While some may be trivial, they were stressful to me and I vowed I...
How to Quickly Create a Mud Room
Mud room makeover A laundry room is normally the last place anyone would look for something to show off. But if you have the space near the garage or carport, this is a perfect place for a mud room makeover. The space I had to work with is only 6 feet wide but 22 feet...
5 Common Misconceptions About Home Staging
What home staging is not Home staging is a growing trend in major US cities. It is a way to decorate your home in order to appeal to the target buyer. However, not everyone believes this is needed in order to sell a home but I am here to tell you that is not true....
Smart strategies to keep your small business organized
Stay organized and keep moving As with any project, whether it is staging or redesigning, you have to be organized. I can have busy days on some days and slow days on others. To keep my mind focused on my small business, I set up a schedule of things I want to tackle...
Accessories to consider for home staging
Complete the home look with accessories A home is not a home until you make it your own with your personal touches. These accessories or décor can quickly fill up a room. But when it comes time to sell your home those personal touches have to be toned down. Some of it...