Your home staging efforts are almost complete. You’ve de-cluttered your main living areas. The front yard has that illustrious curb appeal. All of those extras are stored neatly out of sight–until a buyer wants to see the garage. The natural pit-stop for all things clutter-related, the garage is perhaps the most challenging room for home staging, because here, there’s nowhere left to hide. So how exactly do you stage a garage when it is being used for storage? In recent weeks the furniture blog has focused on home staging, so here are some tips for doing just that. First, get rid of anything you know won’t be kept. Go ahead and sell, donate, recycle or give away anything not being kept. Home staging will be much easier if you first reduce the volume of stored items by 50%. For those items left over, use the walls of the garage for storage. A large set of furniture rental shelves placed flush against the wall will house boxes while looking orderly. One secret of home staging is that anything that is well organized tends to blend in with the background. By that logic, find stacking boxes that are all the same shape, …
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By John Donegan When relocating to a new home, it often helps to rent a storage unit. By using a self-storage finder, you can find an affordable, well-reviewed location near your new address. A major question that people have is whether to pay extra for a climate-controlled unit. With central heating and air conditioning, climate-controlled storage units maintain a steady temperature and protect your belongings against dust, mold and mildew. In addition, climate control also helps to deter wasps and mice. These benefits aside, climate control is significantly more expensive than regular storage so it’s important to assess whether or not the added expense is warranted. If you are planning on keeping your items in self-storage for an extended period of time, you should strongly consider a climate-controlled locker. Also, consider the geographic location of the storage facility. For example, if you live in an area where the weather fluctuates rapidly or can become severely hot or cold, climate control is the way to go. For example, if you are in an area like Dallas, TX, where it gets extremely humid, climate control is a must. Even if you live in a region with stable and moderate weather, you still …
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Home staging for the exterior of a home is, of course, all about curb appeal. You want potential buyers to stop and come in, and making the exterior of the house pleasant and engaging will draw more people to do just that. Start at the Curb One way to start home staging is by literally stand at the curb and pretending you are a buyer. Make a list of anything that appears distracting or less than appealing. Your list will likely include things like edging the lawn, trimming trees, raking, pruning bushes, minor repairs and cleaning exterior surfaces. Notice everything from the condition of the mail box and house number to anthills and bare patches of grass. Plan to handle these items first. Unless you have done it recently, pressure washing the exterior is a home staging must. This brings a fresh, clean look to the house and prepares surfaces for a new layer of paint. Have windows professionally cleaned and paint doors and trim if necessary. Move to the Sides and Back of the House Repeat the same process on the back and sides of the house. Remove any old play equipment or unused fixtures or features such as …
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Building a great home staging portfolio goes beyond great room design. The right photograph of a beautiful room can make all the difference in selling a home and in selling yourself as a home staging expert. First, remember that the person looking at your portfolio is looking for staging that will sell. While fades, color washes and unusual angles may add to an artistic portfolio, a home staging portfolio needs to feature the simplicity, accessibility and potential of a space. Great home staging allows the buyer to envision themselves living in the home. Simple clean lines, neutral tones and engaging, well placed accents (in moderation) will allow this to happen. Over-styling, too much color and over-customization, on the other hand, is likely to turn a buyer off. Home staging photos should accentuate the simplicity of the room and its design. Here are some tips on how to achieve that winning home staging photo. Prepare well before taking your photo. Be sure that there is nothing that could clutter the visual field. While visual clutter certainly includes things like papers or extra accessories, it can also include a half-open blind or a large brown spot on a banana. In other words, …
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Relocation can be hard on pets. Because pets tend to imprint on their environment, the confusing and even chaotic process of relocation can leave them stressed and nervous. However, with a little preparation, care and attention, you can keep your pet healthy and happy during the relocation process. Thinking ahead about the potential challenges can make all the difference. Begin to prepare your pet as soon as you know that relocation is in your future. The first place to start is with their medical records. Take them to the vet and get copies of all of their records. Research the requirements in the area you are moving to in order to ensure that your pet has all the vaccinations required for that area. Transporting your pet to your new home my also present a number of obstacles. Whether you drive your pet in your car, arrange for your pet to travel by air, or leave your pet with a friend until the relocation is more complete, planning ahead can make your pet’s experience far more comfortable. Whatever you choose, be sure that you understand any related requirements and procedures when you making the initial arrangements. This will allow you to …
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