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Getting your house ready to put on the market can seem like a massive undertaking. From cleaning to staging, you might not know where to begin. In search of advice? Break each room into sections, and tackle the room head on with this house selling checklist.
Living Room
- Use pillows and throw blankets to soften up the room.
- Clear off the coffee table.
- Store toys out of sight.
Dining Room
Clear off the dining table—only leave the centerpiece. Remove extra chairs from the table. Set the table...
With fall rapidly approaching, a change in seasons is the perfect excuse to redecorate your front porch. From a coat of paint to DIY doormats, these seasonal ideas are relatively simple and will give your home a fresh outlook for the new season.
Repaint the door.A simple fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Simply remove the hardware, prep with a primer, and get to painting! With the cooler weather, fall is the perfect time to paint. Whether it’s a bold red or a neutral brown, a newly painted...
Pumpkins are not just for pies and trick-or-treating! As this recipe shows, these seasonal gourds can be filled with fabulous fall flavors, such as apples, sage, turkey, and cranberries, to make a modern cornucopia feast!
Ingredients
2 medium baking pumpkins or 1 large baking pumpkin 3 c. wild rice blend, cooked ¼ c. dried cranberries 1 shallot, peeled and minced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced ⅛ c. celery, minced 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced 2 c. turkey, c...
You’ll drive over your home’s driveway nearly every day, as will other family members, guests and delivery trucks. If your driveway needs to be repaved, you should choose a material carefully. The size of your driveway is important, since material costs vary widely and a long driveway could be expensive to pave. You should also consider how various materials would stand up to the weather where you live and how much maintenance would be required.
AsphaltAsphalt is one of the most popular choices...
Make guests feel welcome to your patriotic party with a festive red, white, and blue door banner. This simple craft is perfect for adding a rustic touch to your home’s exterior!
Materials
- 3 small burlap pieces
- Pen
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Twine
1. Print out and then cut out the printable USA banner located below.
2. Lay the burlap pieces down, putting the cut out pieces of the banner on top of it.
3. Use your pen to mark about 1/2” or so around the outline of the printed banner.
4. Hol...
When guests pull up to your house, you want them to think, “wow!”. Adding pep to your porch will get them to say just that! A little curb appeal can have a positive impact on the overall impression of your home.
Pick a theme
First thing, you should choose a theme for your porch. Current trends include farmhouse and minimalistic. This theme could match the interior of your house to give it a nice cohesive flow from outside to inside. Choosing a theme will narrow your focus for furniture...
During the warmer months, everyone wants to be outside, and for good reason! But, unfortunately, too much of a good thing isn’t always good for you. In fact, sunburn can lead to very serious and potentially irreversible damage to your skin.
Use this sunscreen Q & A and easy relief cream recipe to ensure that you get just the right amount of vitamin D this summer.
Who should wear sunscreen?
Everyone—regardless of age, gender, or race. Sunscreen protects you from the sun’s ultrav...
