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This Home Stager Lent Her TalentsThis past week I had the opportunity to lend my home staging skills to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore.  I wrote a blog last week that explained what an excellent organization they are to donate slightly used or new furniture to. They also take construction materia...

What Should I Do With My Old Furniture?When you're downsizing, thinking about getting new furniture or you inherited a piece of furniture that you're never going to use, the question often pops up "What should I do with my old furniture?"You should never throw away used furniture. If you want to ...

Threat Detected! THREAT DETECTED! What's going on ActiveRain? This is the first time my Avast! Antivirus software went crazy when I was reading a blog. I had just clicked on Brenda Mullen's blog (click if you dare) and "Ding! Ding! Ding! THREAT DETECTED" Twelve blocked viruses. TWELVE. Did anyone...

A Home Stager Can Provide Some GuidanceLet's face it. There is a lot information out there when it comes to home staging tips. From "Make sure you de-clutter","You should have neutral paint colors" to "Clean, clean, clean". It's easy to get the basics down. But even if you're one of those people ...

No Signal That's what has been flashing across my TV screen since Saturday. I'm having some cable issues apparently and it's very frustrating. Not so much because I can't watch TV, but purely for the fact that I pay a lot of money for cable (much like everyone else) and it's not working. I've tri...

Divorcing and Want to Sell Your Home Quickly?I'm sure my fellow real estate agent friends will agree with me on this subject. Divorce and selling real estate is a tricky situation. For whatever reason the marriage didn't work out. It's time to part ways, split assets and start over. In most divor...

What's your Blog Commenting Etiquette?Who loves to blog? I do, I do! I love to read the blogs I see here on ActiveRain. With so many members, it's impossible to not find someone's blog that you like to read on a daily basis. You can gain so much knowledge and get a different  perspective on sever...

Did You Know That a Home Stager Will: Walk through your entire property, inside and out Make suggestions for new paint colors Recommend cleaning Rearrange your existing furniture for a better flow Remove some of your furniture to open up a space Suggest rental furniture if your furntiure has seen...

What Does Your Handshake Say About You?Recently I was at a car dealership looking into getting a new lease. When I met the salesman I shook his hand. Immediately he said "Wow that is a strong grip you got there..I'm a little intimidated!" I'm pretty sure he wasn't intimidated, just surprised. Loo...

Should You Remove Area Rugs From Your Hardwood Floors? During my home staging consultations and open house visits, I've seen many homes with beautiful hardwood floors. I love walking into a home that has hardwood throughout the living room into the dining room, up the stairs and into the hallway....