Omaha's Premier Home Stager Tori Lynn Ross's Blog

Okay, I don't really understand what the "proxy errors" are all about or how long they are going to continue. I DO know how frustrating it is to lose an artfully crafted blog comment or post. To avoid cursing at the computer, I suggest the following:  - Blog Posts - type it in Microsoft Word firs...

A friend of mine in the real estate world introduced me to AR over a year ago. I signed up, couldn't really figure out what it was all about, and didn't do much else with it. Then in April this year he took a few minutes to show me what this is all about - and I was instantly addicted (David Matn...

Many companies engage in an insurance audit once a year.  An insurance audit is basically a review of all current insurance policies and an analysis as to whether or not current policies are adequate coverage. In addition to the standard auto/home owners/life insurance policies, Home Stagers shou...

A Staging appointment with a client today reminded me that not everybody (often times even builders) really know some of the basics regarding light fixtures.  Here are a few key points to remember when selecting/hanging lights for new construction or replacing existing ones: Bathroom Vanities - L...

I haven't seen any blogs about Memorial Day tributes yet.  I thought perhaps it would be a good time to acknowledge those on AR who have either served in the military themselves, or have/had a close family member or friend who did. To those who have served in our military, please accept my heartf...

In an effort to save on energy costs, most home thermostats are equipped to run a heating or cooling "program". During the day while many homeowners are at work, the thermostat is programmed to heat or cool at a lesser (or higher) temperature and then scheduled to go down (or back up) when the ho...

My website has been a thorn in my side for a couple of years now.  It needs to be much better but I can't afford to outsource it and spend a few thousand dollars on a professional. I was wondering what you all have to say about the following questions: 1. If you hired a professional to design you...

Have you ever seen an unfinished storage area in a basement that is so large it actually has two doors?  Perhaps the storage area was supposed to also include a bathroom or other smaller, secondary room but just wasn't completed the way the original designer intended. Regardless of the why, the i...

There are situations where a seller MUST get their home on the market by a certain date; typically these situations have to do with legal requirements such as in divorce or corporate policies with regard to relocating.  Sometimes that date does not allow a seller enough time to complete Staging w...

Update on the bancruptcy status of two stores: Linens 'N Things - filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will only close 120 stores across the country.  See the link below for the list of affected stores http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/10/106147/ReleaseNew5_1.pdf Bed, Bath & Beyond - ther...