01
Nov
By Adrian Willanger
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Around The Home, Holiday Tips, ,

Home for the Holidays: Maximizing Your Space for Guests

As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to spending quality time with family and friends. It's a time for creating cherished memories, sharing delicious meals, and catching up with loved ones. If you're hosting guests in your home this holiday season, it's essential to make them feel comfortable and welcome. Here are some tips to help you maximize your space and ensure a warm and inviting atmosphere for your holiday guests. Declutter and Organize: The first step in preparing your home for holiday guests is to declutter and organize your space. Clear away any unnecessary items to…
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12
Sep
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage, ,

Working From Home: 5 Best Tips To Make It Work

Carving out space for a home office isn't always easy, but if you have the option to work from home even part of the time, it's essential to have a space that works for you. Here are 5 great ways to meet those needs: Adapt A Closet A guest room closet with bi-fold doors can become a perfect workspace with the addition of a shelf at the proper height to hold a computer or calculator and proper task lighting. Hang a bulletin board or add open shelving on the back wall. Multiply the functionality with a small cabinet or a…
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20
Dec
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage, ,

Mistakes To Avoid When Organizing Your Home

If your house has a tremendous amount of clutter in it, you might finally think it is time to do something about it. Now is the perfect opportunity for you to get your house organized, and you probably want to start by tackling the piles of clothing and paper in the middle of the floor. Before you jump in feet first, take a look at a few mistakes you need to avoid when organizing your home. Buying Boxes Before Assessing The Situation You might be ready to start throwing items in boxes, but you need to assess how much you…
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10
Nov
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage, Real Estate Trends, ,

A Few Simple Ways To Upgrade The Kitchen Pantry

During the past few months, people have been spending much more time at home than usual. Therefore, many people are looking for ways to upgrade their homes. A common area of focus is the kitchen. Even though many people are thinking about upgrading cabinets and countertops, the kitchen pantry should also be a target for home improvement. There are a few simple ways that everyone can improve their kitchen pantry.  Use Vertical Storage One of the top tips for everyone to follow is to use vertical storage capacity. It is a smart idea for everyone to build in a few…
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16
Apr
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

Home Maintenance Tips: How to Organize Your Garage

Perhaps you plan to sell your home in the next few months or years. Keeping your garage organized can save time and ensure that you have storage space when you need it most. Get Your Purge On! Clear out the garage and separate items into categories: keep, trash, donate and recycle. If you get rid of 50 percent of your stuff, you're doing great. The more you can get rid of up front, the less you have to organize! And if you haven't used it in years, why would you need to keep it around? Create Zones Map out space…
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13
Feb
By Jim Hasek
Real Estate, ,

Garage Organization Ideas For Your New Home

Now that you have a beautiful new home with a garage, the fun of organizing can begin. When your garage is well organized, everything is much easier. You can get home projects finished faster, get out the door quicker and better enjoy all your sporting activities. Here are some tips to organize your new garage.  Make Use Of The Walls A lot of homeowners overlook the wall space when organizing the garage. If your garage has exposed studs, this is actually a benefit in terms of storage space. You can easily create shallow shelves in between the studs using 2…
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