Msn Freedigitalphotos Blot the stain, don’t rub it: Blotting puts little pressure on the stain while rubbing causes the stain to go further into the carpet fibers. Club soda: Beer and wine stains can be cleaned using a small amount of club soda on a cloth and then by blotting the stain.
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Home Improvements That May Negatively Affect Home Value
The Herald News Home life Flickr Re-purposing rooms: Changing a room into an alternate space may work for you and your family but it can be a turn off to potential buyers. For example, converting your garage into an art studio may work for you but buyers will see extra costs
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Chicago Tribune Flickr Photo Measure: This app is great if you need to know the dimensions of a space when you’re not home. You can use this app to take pictures of all of the rooms in your home and then drag an arrow along the walls and insert the measurements.
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moving.about.com Flickr.com Usually moves happen with plenty of notice and people have an average of 8 weeks or so to complete the moving process, however, there are times when quick moves (4 weeks or less) need to happen. Here are a few tips in case you ever find yourself in
Continue reading4 Tips For Selling In The Spring
Flickr Know your plan: One mistake that sellers often make is not knowing what their plan is once their home sells. Are you going to purchase another home? Can you stay with family or friends while you figure out your next move? Do you want to rent? Speaking with your lender
Continue readingGetting Ready To Sell: De-Clutter The Kitchen
realestateabc Freedigitalphotos.net When selling your home, it’s important to get the kitchen clean, organized and ready to sell since many consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home. Clear the counters as best as you can. Put away appliances and only take them out to use them. Put
Continue reading10 Things To Know Before Painting A Room
diy network Freedigitalphotos.net Different paint finishes have different advantages: High gloss paint is very durable and cleans easily but can enhance imperfections on a beat up wall. Flat paint hides imperfections well but is much easier to damage than high gloss finish paint. Eggshell is a good in between option.
Continue readingUpdating Kitchen Cabinets For Under $100
houselogic.com freedigitalphotos.net New Hardware: Cabinet hardware is like jewelry for cabinets; it can really dress them up. Hardware can be expensive, costing $30 and up for a single piece, but if you shop around and buy a 10 pack at a big box store you may pay only $2 a piece.
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Re/Max National Housing Report Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net For the second consecutive month, April home sales increased from the previous month’s sales. Overall, April sales were 10.9% higher than March sales. Although credit availability and inventory are tight, April was the 13th consecutive month with fewer inventory losses than the month before.
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www.naperville.patch.com Image from www.laurabenko.com If you are obsessed with all things home related like many of us are, here is a list of the top apps covering everything from finding a home to DIY projects: Zillow:
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