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Guys have had “man caves” for decades. Now women are finally getting their own private space: the “she shed.” Here are some tips for setting up your personal space. A cozy retreat “She sheds” improve upon the basic shed by enhancing it with more eye appealing architectural design, colors and materials and by devoting the … Read more
As baby boomers age, their adult children often face challenging questions about caring for their elders. Not everyone is suited for multi-generational living. Be honest as you ask yourself these questions. What are your parents’ health needs? Do they still have the ability to care for themselves? What health challenges run in your family? If … Read more
Relaxing on your deck is a real pleasure. Unfortunately, wood decks need periodic refinishing to extend that pleasure for many years. Here’s how to restore your deck’s beauty. Choosing the right time It’s important that the weather be dry when you are cleaning and refinishing your wood deck. Wood will not absorb stain well if … Read more
If you love the zesty taste of fresh herbs in food, wouldn’t it be great to have some growing right outside the backdoor or in a sunny kitchen window? Consider planting your own tasty herb garden either indoors or out. Here are some tips for herb gardening. Where to plant a herb garden Herbs require … Read more
When you sell your home, especially at a time when your taxes are due, you could get financial shelter. Thanks to The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, the real estate sector can receive what is considered the best tax shelter through their homes. According to the federal tax law, when you sell your home, you … Read more
There are many good ways to invest in real estate. Hopefully you got some of your insight from us. There are a lot of mistakes sellers can get into when they put up their house for sale. There was a seller in Virginia who had a half bath that was originally placed at the front … Read more
During the holiday season we think about a lot of things – family, food, decors, parties, shopping. Selling your house is probably not on the top of your list at this time. But the holidays actually be a good oppotunity to show your home to potential buyers. A home adorned with Christmas decors and lights … Read more
Before you put up that “For Sale” sign, make sure that your house is ready for showing. First impressions are very important. You need to attract the buyers at first sight so you can catch their interest. You may think your effort won’t be necessary especially if you’re in a hot market. But a good … Read more
When you decide to sell your home, one of the things you’ll need to do is to determine an asking price. This can be difficult because you need to find a balance between attracting good offers and getting a high profit. As you figure it out, you’ll learn about fair market value, which means the … Read more
If you sell your house looking like a model home, chances are you’ll sell it for a good price. This technique is called home staging. Sellers acknowledge the importance of home staging that it has become a fast-growing profession. “Staging is not decorating. Decorating is optional, staging is mandatory in order to sell the house … Read more