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Thoughts on Buying an Older Home & Bathroom Renovations
kwHOMEgirls
  • Aug 20, 2019
  • 3 min

Thoughts on Buying an Older Home & Bathroom Renovations

Thinking of Buying an Older Home? Here Are Some Things to Keep in Mind When searching for the next house to call home, there's a lot to consider. Opening your home search to older constructions can increase your options, however older homes may be harboring issues beneath the surface. Here are some things to consider (and have inspected) when purchasing an older home. Foundation and Structural Issues Due to their age, older homes should be inspected thoroughly for foundati
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Real Estate News - November 2018
Eliot Ward
  • Nov 19, 2018
  • 3 min

Real Estate News - November 2018

4 Easy Ways to Add Colorful Curb Appeal Update your home's curb appeal with pops of color that add a cheerful touch this time of year. Get a Step Up with Railings Chipped, tired railings can make a home look outdated and unkempt, but making those pieces look new again is a relatively quick and easy project. Keeping the railing monochromatic in a color that complements the rest of the house's paint and trim creates a clean look. If you want to add some variety, use a secondar
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Is it time to embrace solar power?
stacybland
  • Aug 8, 2018
  • 1 min

Is it time to embrace solar power?

Four Easy Ways to Harness Solar Power at Home The price of solar technologies has dropped in recent years. Is now the time to hop on the bandwagon? Even if you're not fully convinced, there are small steps you can take today to reduce your environmental footprint and save money through solar. 1) Solar lighting. Eliminate the need for extension cords or pricey landscape lighting installations by opting for solar lights outdoors. In addition to smaller pathway lights, you can f
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REAL ESTATE NEWS
kw KELLERWILLIAMS
  • Jul 20, 2018
  • 2 min

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Do You Have Home Improvement Envy? You’re Not Alone​ Have you found yourself longingly peering into the yard next door to check out their new water feature only to start drawing up the blueprints for your own a week later? If you answered yes, turns out you’re just one of the many who experience jealousy—and a little competitive drive—over others’ home improvement projects. In fact, a recent survey from The Home Depot conducted by Wakefield Research not only revealed what
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Your guide to year-round yard care
stacybland
  • Jun 9, 2018
  • 1 min

Your guide to year-round yard care

How to care for your garden and yard in every season. A garden can help you save money on groceries, while beautiful flower beds can add value to your home. Here are a few tips for maintaining your yard year-round. Spring Now is the time to sow seeds and take care to prevent a late-spring frost from killing your plants. Divide and plant any leftover fall perennials. Plant vegetables that turn over quickly, so you can get more than one crop over the summer. Aerate and fertil
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Seven Simple Energy - Saving Tips
kw KELLERWILLIAMS
  • May 29, 2018
  • 1 min

Seven Simple Energy - Saving Tips

...Start Saving! Replace traditional light bulbs with compact fluorescents Opt for desk or reading lamps to avoid unnecessarily lighting an entire room Raise the thermostat on your air conditioner by 10 percent when you leave for the day. Use an ice tray. Automatic ice makers increase a refrigerator's energy consumption by 14-20 percent. Clean the coils on your refrigerator. If you need a recommendation for local professionals who can increase your home's energy efficiency, w
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Home improvement projects that add big value to your home.
kw KELLERWILLIAMS
  • May 10, 2018
  • 1 min

Home improvement projects that add big value to your home.

Small projects with a big impact on your home. Even if you don't have the funds or the energy for a big improvement project or remodel, small changes can make your home a more enjoyable place to live, increase its value, and help you command the best possible price when you sell. Exchange light fixtures for ceiling fans. A stylish new ceiling fan instantly updates a room and can add value to your home. Choose fans that create a rustic vintage look or add a cool island vibe to
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Create a calendar for worry-free home maintenance.
kw KELLERWILLIAMS
  • Mar 12, 2018
  • 1 min

Create a calendar for worry-free home maintenance.

Your step-by-step guide to regular home maintenance. Regular maintenance is an important contributor to the value of your home. The following steps will help you create an actionable maintenance calendar, so you feel confident your home is being cared for and kept in the best condition possible. 1. Make a list of what needs regular maintenance. Walk through the house and yard and jot it all down on a list. Write down small things like weeding the garden beds and big things li
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Six Tips to Fall in Love with Your Home
stacybland
  • Feb 6, 2018
  • 1 min

Six Tips to Fall in Love with Your Home

Have you fallen out of love with your home? Here are six ways to rekindle the romance: 1. Play musical chairs Rearrange the furniture. 2. Let it grow Potted plants add appeal with little maintenance. 3. Less is more Ditching clutter relieves stress. 4. Do a deep clean Scrub those baseboards, and clean those windows. 5. Make a list Decide what needs improving and prioritize your projects. 6. Give a room a mini-makeover Add new hardware to your cabinets, or pick up
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