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home staging: Universal Design: Good Design That Makes Homes More Livable - 04/02/12 09:10 AM
On the Equifax finance blog, blogger Eve Becker wrote about a new trend for ageless home design. The concept is called Universal design.
Universal design holds that new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. The concept goes beyond making houses handicapped-accessible and transcends “aging in place,” a recently coined phrase that refers to the modifying of homes so older owners can stay in one place longer. Universal design is a more proactive approach to building—incorporating good design that’s usable for the greatest number of people.
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home staging: DIY Projects and Home Repair with VIDEO - 02/26/10 02:30 PM
DIY projects and home repair can be a quick and easy way to spruce up your home, and even help sell your house faster.
With projects like polishing brass doorknobs, replacing light fixtures, and painting bathrooms, you can do it yourself and save quite a bit of money from hiring a handyman.
DIY projects and home repair can be done quickly and easily, but for more complex projects like wiring or plumbing, you may want to consider hiring a handyman. Check out this ExpertRealEstateTips video for step-by-step video instructions for painting, brass polishing, replacing lights and more on ThinkGlink.com
 
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home staging: Home Improvement On A Budget? Start With A Closet Organizer - 08/21/09 10:37 AM
Budget home improvements can certainly help in this real estate market, particularly when you're busting at the seems and need more storage space. Why not consider a closet organizer? If you are planning to sell, a well organized home will look better and sell faster. A small home improvement can go a long way for you. Installing a closet organizing system also one of the few do-it-yourself projects that can easily end up looking professionally installed - while you save as much as 80 percent off the cost of having a professional closet company install a closet for you. So the … (3 comments)

home staging: Our Handyman is the BEST - Check Out His Latest Video! - 02/28/09 01:28 PM
Andy, our expert handyman was just named HANDYMAN OF THE YEAR on Angie's List! Congratulations to him, and lucky you because you can view all of his great advice at http://www.youtube.com/user/ExpertRealEstateTips. Or click below to watch his latest step-by-step video on brass polishing.
Whether you are getting your house ready to sell or just want to spruce it up, consider polishing your brass hardware as an easy do it yourself home improvement project. Polishing your brass doorknobs gives your home a new look. Easy DIY projects like this will help you save money and sell your house faster.
 
 

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home staging: Staging to Sell -- Painting - 02/13/09 02:46 PM
Painting a room is an easy, inexpensive way to spruce up your house and get it ready to sell. Professional handyman Andy Sjostrom shares his step-by-step technique for painting a room. Follow Andy's advice for a professional looking paint job, every time.
 
How To Prep For Painting...
A fresh coat of paint can be an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home and help it sell faster. But the job can turn messy if you don't prep for it. Handyman Andy Sjostrom shares his tips for prepping for a paint job. Most importantly, he says to "keep your … (2 comments)

home staging: Why Hire A Handyman and Where to Find the Good Ones - 01/19/09 03:31 PM
Are you a homeowner thinking, "How do I sell my house?"
When trying to sell, or after the home inspection, skip the DIY home repair and hire a handyman or professional contractor. A professional handyman can help finish those home repairs quickly and without the stress of DIY. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video on professional handyman services.
 
Once you have decided to go with a handyman or contractor for your home repairs instead of DIY you want to find the best handyman for your home repair job.
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home staging: Home Staging Sells Houses - 01/19/09 03:15 PM
Making a great first impression on buyers can be as easy as putting on a fresh coat of paint and installing new light fixtures! When trying to sell your home, the first impression counts. Follow some simple steps for home staging to sell your home quickly. Try a coat of paint, new light fixtures and declutter for the perfect first impression. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more ideas for home staging and discover just how easy it is!
 
 
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home staging: Staging Tops List of Home Seller New Year's Resolutions - 01/01/09 03:08 PM
Summary: If you're trying to sell your home in 2009 you may want to check out Ilyce's home seller resolutions for the new year. Ilyce's resolutions include pricing your home reasonably, get multiple comparative marketing analyses, groom your home for visitors and have some goals in mind for how soon you want to sell the home. Ilyce suggests staging the home before even the real estate agent sees it, if you're selling your home in 2009.
By the time the dust settles, one thing will be clear: 2008 will be a year most home sellers, homeowners and lenders will want to … (2 comments)

 

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