Janelle Ancillotti's (homestagersyracuse) Blog

My Blogging Notebook Yes, I have a Smartphone, and also a Tablet, which are great tools to have when an idea for a blog post strikes me away from my desk, but I still prefer to write my notes, ideas, and sometimes even an entire article in a good old-fashioned spiral bound notebook. My blogging n...

Home Staging Q&A: Financial Questions About Home StagingQ: How much does a home staging consultation cost? A: Prices for various home staging services depend on different factors such as the amount of work that is being done, the city or geographical area where the home is located, or even the sq...

My Favorite Client Would you believe my favorite client is my mother-in-law? Over the years, I have done several staging and redesign jobs for her, and it has always been a joy. She agrees with everything I recommend, she doesn't question my ideas, and she is fun to work with. Today, we spent six...

QR Codes: How To Get One For Your Business A QR (or "quick response") code is a matrix barcode that can be quickly read using a smartphone, and has greater storage capacity than standard UPC barcodes. You've seen them everywhere: on websites, in print ads, on promotional items, flyers, even on T-...

How To Caulk a Tub or Shower No amount of staging can make a grungy tub or shower look good. Fortunately, all that may be needed is someone who knows how to caulk a tub or shower. It's a job that most people-including me-put off because it is no fun. But when you have a house to sell, you just ha...

Feathering Your Nest Feathers make a bird's nest, (or a bird house, for that matter), more comfortable, and therefore more desirable, for its occupants. So when you are "feathering your nest", you are essentially making your home more comfortable to live in. It also implies making one's home fanc...

Ten Things To Do In Central New York During The Month of March March is my least favorite month of the year: cold, windy, and dirty is how I would describe March in Central New York. Instead of sitting around waiting for Spring's late arrival, here are ten things to do in or around Syracuse durin...

Window Treatments Q&A: Syracuse Home Stager's TipsWhen you are selling your home you are likely to be thinking about ways to spruce it up before you put it on the market. You might be considering things like new paint or new flooring. One area that many home sellers overlook, however, is the home...

Baldwinsville, NY Demographics If you are considering a move to Baldwinsville, NY, or you live there already and you just want to know some facts, you can find a lot of interesting information at City-Data.com. Here are some highlights: In 2011 the population was 7,380, which is a 4.6% increase o...

Staging a Master Bedroom: Dos and Don'tsWhen staging a master bedroom, think about what will appeal to buyers' emotions. The master bedroom should be staged as a sanctuary where the homeowner can go at the end of the day and just relax. It should feel calm and be comfortable. To achieve a look th...