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Are you one of the lucky people who has an extra room in your house? Are you uncertain what you should with it? Here are a few ideas to help you get the ball rolling. Spare Room Ideas Art Studio A spare room is a perfect place for an art studio. All you need is natural light! Throw in some easels and some comfortable chairs to round out the room. Stick with neutral colors for walls and floor coverings. Include a space to store supplies and, if possible, a sink for cleaning up. Music Studio If you are a musician or have...
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Paint Like a Pro: How to Paint a Room Here are some tips and tricks if you want to paint, decide to forgo the painters, and do it yourself (DIY). Dry weather Painting in dry weather is the easiest because paint dries faster and more efficiently. Humidity causes paint to drip and dry slowly. However, if you don't have another time to paint, take advantage of the slow drying paint. You can correct your errors more easily before moving onto the next coat. Buy high-quality applicators If you’re buying high-quality paint, you don’t want to cheap out on the application....
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Moods and Colors Colors of your room are often a reflection of your personality. However, did you know that colors can affect our mood? Color can actually affect people in many ways and can depend on age, gender, and even ethnic background. However, certain colors get a similar reaction. Some colors that illicit the same moods and tones are: Red: Red raises the energy level in a room and is the most intense color. It’s a choice if you want to create excitement. Red is a good color for a living room or dining room as it has been shown to...
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Every year, PANTONE releases a color of the year, which is a symbolic color selection that shows a color snapshot of what is taking place in global culture. This year, PANTONE has chosen the color of the year to be Greenery. According to the PANTONE website, “Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore, and renew.” Greenery was chosen based on research that showed that people are searching for fresh air, and although not everyone has access to the forest, everyone has the ability to bring similar vibes...
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So, you’re getting ready to sell your home. Congrats! Let's take a dive into what curb appeal is. What is curb appeal? Curb appeal is the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street. If you are looking to improve your curb appeal, here’s a few things that you can do: Update or upgrade your front door Changing the exterior of your front door is a quick and easy way to enhance your curb appeal. Apply a new paint color or install a new custom door. In addition to this, make sure to dust off the dirty spots on...
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A swimming pool is the epitome of summertime fun. If you’re not one of those lucky few that already has a swimming pool when you purchase your house, that doesn’t mean you can’t become one! But before you start digging, there are a few things that you should consider. An Overview As with any home project, the first thing that you should consider is cost. Setting out a budget is important to help you determine what you can and cannot afford, and make sure that you don’t accidentally get carried away. In addition to your budget, you have to make...
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Fire safety is one of the most important things to implement in your home. There are many ways to prepare your home for fires and fire safety. General Safety Tips: Make sure you have the right number of fire alarms installed in your home. There should be one on every level of the home, outside each room, and inside each bedroom. All the fire alarms must be wired together to ensure that if one of the alarms goes off, they all go off. Fire alarms should be tested once a month and the batteries should be replaced at least once a...
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There’s an app for everything in this day and age, and real estate is no exception. From searching for the best home to interior decor, you can do it all from the comfort of your phone or tablet. Here are some of the best apps that you can use to ease the process of home-buying. Trulia & Zillow Cost: Free Platform: iOS and Android These apps allow you to search the local multiple listing services (MLS) to find different properties for sale. You can also search by city/state or zip code, filter by price, number of beds/baths, property type, square feet,...
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