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Susan J Smith - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Susan Smith is the owner of Rooms That Work, an Interior Redesign and Home Staging company.
Rooms That Work was established to provide an inexpensive solution for homeowners, whether selling, moving, or simply staying put.
Her company's motto "your home, only better" reflects her belief that every home has potential to be the best it can be, whether selling or not!
It’s an exciting challenge to create something new from things you already own (also called ... [More]
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- Laundry Down Under - 10 Easy Ways to Update Basement Laundry Rooms
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Does your basement laundry room feel like a dungeon? While upstairs laundry is becoming the standard, many people still have to trudge down to the basement to get the job done. Here are ten easy ways to make doing laundry down under more enjoyable (or at least less dreary)!
- Alternative Uses For Your Living Room
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Like most colonials, our home has a family room and a living room. And like most homeowners, we spend a lot more time in our family room than our living room. With some minor changes and a lot of inspiration, you can turn your living room into something you'd actually live in! Here are some possible uses and design tips to help you get started!
- New Year's Resolutions For Your Home
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] It's New Year's Resolution time again! Not just for you personally, but for your home as well. If your walls could talk, what would they be saying? Here are some resolutions your home might like you to consider (along with a few tips to help you along the way):
- Easy Measurement Formulas for Comfortable Design
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Have you ever felt uncomfortable in a room but were not sure why? Chances are your personal space has been subtly challenged. The following measurement formulas will help you figure out if your room has spatial balance. With a few tweaks, you might find harmony in your room with very few changes!
- What Does Your Garage Say About Your Home?
[Home-Improvement:Storage-Garage] What does your garage say about your home? I often advise clients to "stage" their garage whether they are moving or not. It's a great way to secure an emotional connection with a potential buyer, and it's just a great way to enjoy your entire home. Perhaps organizing a garage seems too daunting a task. Just break it down into steps, and get started!
- Sensational Home Staging - What You CAN'T See
[Real-Estate:Home-Staging] Much has been written about the power of home staging to visually present a home at its best for purpose of a quicker and more profitable sale. But sight is just one of the five (or six) senses at play here. Let's not neglect sound, touch, smell, taste and that elusive sixth sense.
- Turn Your Great Big Room Into A Really Great Room!
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] When you first bought your home, that super large open area commonly called the "Great Room" probably seemed to be brimming with possibilities. Here are some practical guidelines to help you make your Great Room great!
- Resolve To Improve That "Problem" Room!
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Do you have a room with "issues?" These issues can include an awkward arrangement, too much cutter, lack of organization, outdated style, and just not feeling restful or comfortable. Often it's something you just can't put your finger on, but you just know it's not right. Why not resolve to fix that room this year! But how do you get started?
- Do you have "Home Stager" Fright?
[Real-Estate:Home-Staging] So you're moving and realize you could use the help of a professional stager, but what where do you begin? What should you expect? How much does it cost? Is it just like on TV? Will you be uncomfortable? These are some of the questions I often hear from homeowners. Hopefully the following Home Staging FAQ's will help put your mind at ease!
- Easy Indoor Garden for Busy People
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] As a home stager, I often use high-end faux greenery to stage a home. They are portable, don't die, and if dusted regularly, can look quite warm and inviting. But sometimes you just need the real thing. You don't to be a budding horticulturist to have a lovely indoor garden. The key is to pick the right plant, the right pot, and make a commitment to care for your plant.
- The Staged Door
[Real-Estate:Selling] Selling your home? You probably already know that your yard and walkway should be in show-condition. Keep the lawn mowed and raked, trim back trees and bushes, weed gardens and walkways, throw down some fresh mulch and plant flowers. It's all about curb appeal! But where can you make the biggest impact outdoors? Look no further than your front door.
- Home Staging is NOT
[Real-Estate:Home-Staging] Sometimes it is easier to explain what Home Staging is NOT rather than what it IS.
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