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Make a Statement: Design with Pendants
Read more: Make a Statement: Design with PendantsIn today’s guest blog post, the team from Progress Lighting provides insight on a very popular home trend—designing with pendants! One of the most versatile interior design trends our team has seen is the creative use of pendant groupings in spacious areas. Pendants not only provide functional illumination—by adding lighting directly where its needed—but also…
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Kick up the Curb Appeal: 5 Ways to Give Your Home a Great First Impression
Read more: Kick up the Curb Appeal: 5 Ways to Give Your Home a Great First ImpressionWhether you’re meeting your future in-laws or going in for a job interview, first impressions can make all the difference. The same is true for your home—especially when it’s on the market. Even if your house isn’t up for sale, making a few small changes can give your exterior a fresh look and give your…
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The Beauty Is in the Backsplash
Read more: The Beauty Is in the BacksplashThis blog was written by Emser Tile, a leading designer, marketer and producer of fine tile and natural stone, celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. For more information, explore the Emser Tile blog – Finishing Thoughts. One of the most raved-about design elements in a home is the kitchen backsplash. From shape to finish to…
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Capturing Curb Appeal: 4 Real Estate Photography Tips
Read more: Capturing Curb Appeal: 4 Real Estate Photography TipsPhotos sell homes, and no photo is more important than the exterior shot that will be associated with your home’s MLS listing. Ideally, you or your real estate agent should hire a professional real estate photographer to do the job. But, if you’re listing your home independently or have a tight budget, here are some…
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What to Update When Selling Your Home
Read more: What to Update When Selling Your HomeYou want to make your home more attractive to prospective buyers, but you don’t want to waste valuable time and money in the process. We don’t blame you! Determining which home renovations will bring you the greatest return on your investment can be tricky. Before you reach for the toolbox or call your contractor, you…
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Home Staging Tips: How the 5 Senses Help You Sell
Read more: Home Staging Tips: How the 5 Senses Help You SellMost homebuyers know that sensation—the moment you walk into a house and just know it’s the home for you. What they may not know is the feeling of “home at first sight” sometimes needs a helping hand. Home staging is all about creating that emotional connection. To be successful at it, you have to appeal…