Blue Diamond Staging News Release
Southern Pines, NC Aug 31, 2018 – Kasia McDaniel, owner of Blue Diamond Staging, LLC , announced this week that the company will officially changed its name to Blue Diamond Staging & Design, LLC as of August 31, 2018. Kasia McDaniel explained that the new name...
4 Sweet Tooth Factory Tours 90 miles from Moore County NC
As most summer’s go, there are times when the kids and parents get restless towards the end right before school starts. When this happens, I am on the look out for something to do whether it’s a project or just go out and drive somewhere. This summer was no different...
How to Quickly Update 5 Rooms with Fall Decor
When it comes to the Fall season, visions of reds, oranges and yellow come to mind because those are the tree leaf colors that start to come out when the weather cools down. But there are other colors that I've noticed in retail stores that also exude the Fall colors...
Should I Leave My Pictures Up When Selling My House?
Many homeowners don't know which pictures to leave on the wall when selling their home. Some don't even know they have to worry about it. But you should take a look at what is hanging on your walls. We're going to cover what you should hang on your walls and what you...
Number one reason you should stage your home
Why should you stage your home? Real estate is a very visual market. Only 10% of buyers can envision their furnishings in a home. The rest (90%) have a very difficult time deciding the furniture layout in each room. If you stage your home to sell, you can visually...
Are You Ready to Downsize?
When it comes time downsize to a new space, there are a few things to consider: the size, location and cost. Once you get an idea of your budget, it normally locks you into location and the size of the new home. In the case of my client, he was moving into a senior...
This Little Bathroom Got a Major Makeover
Moving into a new house can be an exciting time especially for a family. But once you live in the new home for a while, you may realize certain spaces don't work out as well as you thought. Maybe your family grew or maybe you aren't using the rooms like you thought...
4 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Selling Their Home
Have you just received your military orders or you got a new job in a different city? You now have to start thinking about who to hire and what you need to do to get your home sold quickly. What do you do? The list can get very long quickly but you need to be aware of...
16 tips to prepare for your open house
Open House Checklist So you've staged your home and cleaned it from top to bottom. You've fixed all the broken lights and now you have an open house. Here are some tips on things you need to do before showing your home to the public. Don't stick around for the open...
Staging A Habitat For Humanity Home with Restore Items
Habitat for Humanity works with individuals to provide low cost homes in the Sandhills area. Volunteers and local donations help fund the construction of the home and at the end, they do a Dedication Ceremony for the eligible family. It is a great way to get involved...
How each white is not the same
When it comes to picking out favorite colors, we tend to pick red, blue or something with..well...a color. When it comes to pick a white color for the trim or the ceiling, not all white colors are the same. I had a conversation with a homeowner who was building a new...
How to stage gray rooms
My latest home staging project started out with the homeowner and buyers not knowing how to use/stage two rooms in the house. The house was recently renovated and repainted. One room was a dining room and the other was a living room. But we know that dining...