With economists pointing to a buyer’s market in 2012, sellers are scrambling to make their homes more appealing and gain the edge. But you don’t necessarily need to do major renovations to make your home more attractive. In a buyer’s market, home staging can make all the difference in the sale of your home, and you can do home staging yourself by following a few simple guidelines. 1. Clean and depersonalize the space. When preparing your home, be sure to clean more rigorously than you ever cleaned before, including the exterior. Be sure that your grass is cut, trees and bushes are maintained and the overall appearance of your home’s exterior is appealing. On the inside, clean every surface and make sure that the house is impeccable. One way to approach this is to walk through your home and imagine that you are a potential home buyer. This may allow you to see things you did not see before. Remove all of your personal belongings and anything that represents your personal style. The home buyer needs to be able to imagine themselves living in your home. If your personal touch is everywhere, this may be more difficult. Also remove anything …
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Of all the pieces of furniture in the home, perhaps the bed is the most important. We have more contact with our bed than any other surface in the home, and the quality of our sleep can have a big impact on the quality of our lives. In the furniture rental business, we understand the importance of selecting and maintaining quality furniture and mattresses. Investing in a quality mattress, whether rented or owned, can be an important part of maintaining your health, but over time, a high-quality mattress can easily be rendered sub-par through wear and tear, as well as misuse. Fortunately, regular maintenance can help a quality mattress retain it’s beauty and comfort for many many years. We thought you would appreciate us sharing these mattress maintenance tips with you here in our furniture blog. 1. Get to know your mattress. Carefully read the warranty on your mattress. Some mattresses’ warranties are invalidated by certain actions, like using a mismatched box spring, using an inferior bed frame, or putting a board between your mattress and the box spring. Knowing the specifications and recommendation for your mattress will assist you in maintaining it and the warranty. 2. Rotate your mattress. …
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When it comes to office furniture rental, here at CORT we understand that the choices can become overwhelming, especially when it comes to hunting for office chairs. Office chairs come in so many shapes and sizes–how do you choose the right chairs for your business? Well, for good reason, office chairs are most often categorized by their function. Guest seating is intended for people who are visiting the company. Because these chairs will likely involve a relatively short meeting and require little movement, a stationary chair is generally a good choice. However, for these one-on-one meetings, comfort is also key, as you want to make guests of the office feel welcome. For larger meetings held in multi-purpose rooms, you may opt for a stacking chair. These chairs nest neatly into each other for space-saving convenience and can be easily arranged for groups of various sizes. They also come in a surprising variety of shapes and styles. For smaller meetings in the conference room, select a chair that you feel best matches both the tone of the meetings and the need for movement. If attendees will be motivated to get up and move around, a rolling and/or swiveling conference chair may …
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