Tag Archive: home improvements

Home Staging: Don’t overlook the Return on Investment

January 20, 2014 8:35 pm Published by

Are you in the process of selling your home? Are you hoping to get as much money as possible for your property? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, there is one word that should come to mind: staging. While some people don’t understand the advantages of staging, others are aware of the benefits due to information they have picked up from their realtor and/or a past experience. Often, there is one major hang-up: the cost of hiring a professional home staging company. While you may have some initial concern regarding the cost of home staging, you should never overlook the potential return on investment. In other words, you are going to put out a little bit of money upfront for the chance to earn a lot more on the back-end. This is a tradeoff that most home sellers are more than willing to make.

Why don't I just stage my home myself?

September 20, 2012 11:55 am Published by

In a recent blog we highlighted some statistical data on the selling success of professionally staged homes. "Great" you may think to yourself, "but why don't I just stage my home myself"? Good question. After all, you keep a good home, have great taste, and can de-clutter with the best of them, right?

Redesign…A new Twist on Traditional Interior Decorating in Toronto

April 1, 2012 5:37 pm Published by

Redesign...A new Twist on Traditional Interior Decorating. Typically when we think of having our house decorated or staged by a professional Interior Decorator or Home Stager we envision living with our homes being invaded by countless trades people, having to endure months of renovations and parting with most, if not all of our familiar furnishings and prized possessions, not to mention our hard earned money. It is an overwhelming thought and not one that most homeowners are comfortable with.

Drought resistant Plant Materials to create UNBEATABLE Curb Appeal!

April 2, 2011 12:50 am Published by

Droughts are very common in the summer months. This can be very detrimental for homeowners who are attempting to keep their homes exterior in tip-top condition while listed for sale. In most cases, when you’re trying to sell your home you have so much on your mind, watering your gardens and plants is the last thing on your mind! Drought conditions can make even the most seasoned gardeners anxious about the impact of NO RAIN on their plants. Watering is one solution, but as a CSP, our concern lies with conservation! Rain and Water Barrels are a great alternative to collect water for future watering when it rains. However if the drought in your area is more severe, and you’re trying to be environmentally friendly and not water daily or weekly, tougher drought resistant plants may be necessary. I have compiled a list of several drought resistant plants that are tried and true performers in Northern climates.

Curb Appeal – First Impressions Sell!

April 2, 2011 12:41 am Published by

What is it about spring that gets us all out in our gardens, whistling while we work, and yes, visiting the paint store?... Do you think it's because everything outside looks new and clean and homeowners want the inside to look as good? Probably that's true, but perhaps it's because we need more colour in our lives especially after a harsh winter such as we have just had. All winter we have just seen white (snow) brown (dormant grass and trees). We need a lift and nothing lifts us more than NEW PAINT.

Green Solutions to Staging!

April 2, 2011 12:40 am Published by

Green Solutions to Staging. I have severe allergies, especially to dog and cat dander and odors. Perfumes and hair spray are also torture to me.