The Power of Curb Appeal: 3 Tips to Boost Your Home's Exterior Appeal Before Selling
Gentle reminder today that curb appeal makes all the difference when selling your home. You know the curb appeal trifecta: mulch, seasonal color, and a pressure-sprayed driveway. But you're gonna need to add these three if you want to level up your outdoor game: 1) Illuminate walkways. Would-be buyers are sure to do a nighttime drive-by (trust me, they will). Ambient outdoor lighting will have them oohing and ahhing. (Quick tip: Solar lights make this a cinch.) 2) Update porch lights. Replace crooked, outdated, or rusty porch lights with something fresh and modern. Your local home improvement store and a couple of hours are all you need. 3) Add seating with outdoor throw pillows. Everyone dreams of a breezy afternoon in the yard, sipping a cold glass of lemonade. Add seating to give buyers an exact place to do just that. Time to get to it! And, of course, save this post for later, or reach out if you want to talk about what’s happening in your neighborhood market this February!
Deck the halls (on a budget)
Don't let your wallet stand in the way of your decorating dreams! I've got some DIY tips to help you make your home extra festive without breaking the bank! - Place extra ornaments on the mantle, in a hurricane vase, or around a DIY wreath. - Paper, scissors, and some string are all you need to make a snowflake garland. Find patterns you love with a quick online search. Simple, bold, and easy for the kids! - Wrap empty Amazon boxes to create a faux-wrapped present tower. Place on an entry bench, stairway, or fireplace. You can also wrap artwork or picture frames already hanging on your wall. Just add a fun bow and place it back on the wall. - Put those holiday photo cards to work as ornaments on your tree (use clothespins to clip to branches), or simply hang them around a doorway. - When in doubt, go with lights and greenery. On the mantle, around a banister, above kitchen cabinets...the possibilities are endless and the price is oh-so-right. Do you have high-impact, low-cost holiday decorations you adore? Drop them in the comments!
Organizing Hacks: Tame Your Tupperware
Today I’m feeling brave, bold, and fired up to tackle one of the world’s biggest problems: Taming the Tupperware monster. Sure, you can install a Lazy Susan in your cabinet, but there are cheaper and quicker ways to stay just as organized: - Beware of Tupperware creep. Do you really need 24 teeny-tiny containers? Nope, you don’t. - Organize by brand. If you don’t, it’ll take FOR-ever to find a match. - Repurpose old magazine organizers. Deep and roomy cabinets? Use magazine organizers to keep lids neat and tidy. - Use under-shelf baskets or hanging pocket organizers for lids. You can pick both up at Home Depot, Amazon, or Bed Bath & Beyond for under $10. - Divide a larger drawer into smaller compartments for lids and containers. Use a mesh organizer or a piece of wood or cardboard cut specifically to your dimensions. Pride yourself on being an org expert? Got a Tupperware hack that'll change the world? Drop it in the comments!
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