10 Money Saving Ideas to Makeover your Home in 2010! - 02/20/10 09:55 AM
Great tips here (courtesy of Kate Hart) ...
Via Kate Hart (Hart & Associates Staging and Design):
Are you looking for money saving design ideas to use in your decorating or home staging projects? If so, check out my latest tips for easy, budget friendly ways you can give your home a new look this year.
DECORATING SENSE FOR A NEW DECADE: 
10 TRENDS & MONEY-SAVING DESIGN TIPS TO GET THE DESIGNER LOOK FOR LESS
  
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 2010)- Staying up on trends can be expensive, but with some affordable finds and budget décor tips you can get the latest looks for your … (2 comments)

How To Remove Stickers and Adhesive-Based Price Tags - 02/20/10 09:52 AM
Great tip !
Via Michael LaFido (Realty Coaching Club):
How To Remove Stickers And Adhesive-Based Price Tags From Just About Anything  

Sometimes, price tags just don't want to unstick. No matter how hard you scrub and scrape, tacky residence stays behind. Turns out, getting "the stick" off your stickers isn't so hard when you have the right tools.
In this 2-minute video from eHow.com, you'll learn how to remove stickers and adhesive-based price tags from common household items including:
Wooden furniture Glass vases and other glassware Plastic pieces Cardboard boxes The best part? All the supplies you'll need are already in … (1 comments)

Colors that Appeal to Men vs. Women - 02/16/10 06:39 AM
I thought this was an interesting post and wanted to share it.  The original entry was provided by Cindy Bryant.
Via Cindy Bryant~Houston's Home Staging & Professional Home Stagers~RVP RESA~ASHSR (Redesign Etc.~Specialist in Staging Vacant Properties.):
From what I've heard and read there are certain colors that obviously appeal to men versus women that are pleasing.  Makes sense, we're wired differently.  I know what colors I like, but they aren't necessarily the same that appeal to my friends or males.
I preface this study by saying he wasn't talking about a home or colors that sell a house, he was referencing colors that … (5 comments)

Bungalow Madness - 02/12/10 06:55 AM
It's sad, really.  I grew up among the ranks of these bungalows in Toronto (North York).  They were a charming breed and encouraged families to be close, make do and feel proud.  Now there are very few left ... in fact, this one is the last of its kind on this particular street in the Bathurst & Lawrence area.  The land is obviously worth more than the home.
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/clip266175#clip266175
Even though it is probably destined to be torn down by a builder, they could have at least "staged" the little charmer for its big TV debut !!
 
 
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Free Download - Homeowner Guide: Adding Lifestyle and Resale Value - 02/11/10 07:40 AM
Excellent information included in this booklet, including an article from yours truly (under the link "Interior Decorating") ... 
Thank you, casaGURU

Via Emer S (casaGURU):
Get your free copy of the popular casaGURU E-book featured on CTV's Canada AM. It's filled with expert advice on curb appeal, home staging, home renovation ROI and "green" decorating plus 6 new rebates. Free Homeowner Guide from casaGURU.com We can all use a little help in preparing our homes for sale.  Well the real estate experts on casaGURU have put some of their top tips on Curb Appeal, Home Staging, Home Renovation ROI and "Green" … (8 comments)