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Eco-friendly Design for the Back Yard

November 27, 2012 by

Back Yard Fire Pit

Here are three great design tips to take advantage of your out of doors areas. Exterior design can both  increase your living space and be eco-friendly.

1. Create outdoor rooms. Take an unused patio space and add family friendly furniture along with a BBQ.  Now you have an outdoor entertainment space everyone will enjoy. Or take a wide expanse of your yard  and break it up into more useful spaces: an open area for the kids to run around in; a play area with  swing set and toys; and an outdoor living room for entertaining.

2. Use permeable pavers. When creating a new patio space, or upgrading an existing patio that needs  refurbishing, use permeable pavers. The pavers will reduce storm run off and are better for the environment.

3. Day and evening use. The great outdoors is not just for use during the day. Add a cozy fire pit into your    outdoor living room and spend some time roasting marshmallows and looking at the stars.

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Home Selling Photo Tips

November 19, 2012 by


Every home needs to be enticing in order to catch a Buyer’s interest and have them step in the door to take a look. Here are 4 tips to think about when getting ready to photograph your home.
1. Have great lighting. Too many images end up dark and hard to see. Bring in an extra lamp or spot light to illuminate the room and show the full potential.
2. Don’t leave out important rooms. Buyers want to see all the main rooms: kitchen, dining, living areas, bedrooms, great rooms, and dens. If a bathroom is spectacular, include that. When a room is left out of the mix, it implies there might be something wrong. If your pictures didn’t come out the first time, retake them, or use a wide angle lens to capture the full view.
3. Have more than one picture. If a listing only shows one image, there is an assumption that the house needs a lot of work. For someone that doesn’t want a handyman special, it will knock the house off the list- all the while being that the home owner simply didn’t get around to staging the house and taking photos. Don’t sell yoursef short.
4. Declutter- this can not be said enough times. A messy, cluttered room hides fabulous details or creates the look of a small room. Perhaps there is just too much furniture in a room and by removing some it, the spacious qualities of the home get revealed.
Unlock your home’s potential with beautiful photos!

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