Most of us have too much stuff. In our consumer-oriented society, whether we live in the city of Spruce Grove, a smaller community like Stony Plain, or on an acreage or country estate in the County of Parkland, or elsewhere, it’s too easy to accumulate “stuff”. We might not even notice just how much stuff we’ve collected until it’s time to sell our homes. But what if we could train ourselves to be more mindful of everything we bring into our homes so that moving to a new house is not such a chore?
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decluttering: Be Your Own Home Stager
- 02/03/12 09:45 AM
Be Your Own Home Stager The phrase “Dress for Success” has a different meaning in real estate than it does in other businesses. You know that before you put your home on the market, it’s important to clean it thoroughly, get rid of clutter, and make minor repairs. But these days, in order to sell your home in the shortest amount of time and for the best price, that’s not going far enough. The next step is home staging. What is home staging? Home staging is literally setting a scene and creating a mood – transforming an ordinary house into an … (2 comments)
decluttering: Home Staging Starts With Decluttering
- 12/22/11 08:32 AM
Home Staging Starts With Decluttering In my business, as I travel around Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County and the Edmonton area, I see a lot of homes. Very few of those homes, if they are currently being lived in, resemble “show homes”. That’s because, let’s face it, living is messy. Evidence of everyday life is everywhere, from wet towels flung over the shower in the master ensuite to children’s artwork clipped to the fridge with magnets given away by local businesses to untidy piles of unread mail atop the dining room table to empty bottles waiting to be taken to … (1 comments)
decluttering: Time to Downsize? Maybe Not
- 12/19/11 09:28 AM
Time to Downsize? Maybe Not If you’ve been in your Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County or Edmonton area home for a while, you’ve probably thought about downsizing and moving to a smaller home or condo, especially if your family and life circumstances have changed since you first moved into your home. Good reasons to downsize: save money on home upkeep, insurance, taxes and utilities unload some no-longer-needed “stuff” lessen impact on the environment simplify daily routines to allow for more interesting and enriching activities prepare for a time when someone else may have to look after your affairs and possessions … (1 comments)
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