Replacing a kitchen sink typically happens when new counter tops are installed. Depending on how aged and what type of material existing counter tops and sinks are made of, updating them could really pay off for resale. Neutral and durable are two key features in choosing replacement materials. Manufactured stone or quartz is a nice choice that doesn't break the bank. The granite sink is an excellent choice as they are affordable and very durable. They resist scratches,

Staging a home with furry family members offers a few challenges but it can be done with a few easy strategies. One simple trick once your home is staged and ready for showings, is to do a daily run through with a Swiffer or dry mop on hard surfaced floors. I've long been contemplating how to create some Swiffer booties for my little four legged girl, Koji. She could clean up after herself, right? Be sure to get corners and under furniture as well. It's amazing how natur

Staging with a few cookbooks in the kitchen and/or dining areas offers a hint that the space is food and entertaining friendly. They also add a pop of color and connote home cooked meals. Even if potential buyers aren't avid home chefs themselves, knowing the kitchen allows for more than basic meal preparation is a big plus. Try to limit the display to just a few. A huge stockpile of cookbooks could make the room feel too crowded. Choose ones with eye catching covers that

Admit it, we've all been at least tempted to open drawers and cabinets when touring a home for sale.

Once prospective buyers have checked out the interior of the house, they will be interested in the outdoor space that's part of the property. Be it a condo with patio, a home on acreage, a townhouse with a balcony, or a green grass backyard, the outdoor space should be as inviting as the entry, perhaps even more so. A back porch like the one above offers a wonderful link between inside and out. Even if the property doesn't have something like this, buyers should be enticed

First impressions are so important. Welcome potential buyers before they even step foot inside. Adding some inviting seating, plants and perhaps even painting your front door a bold new color are just a few ideas say Welcome to your New Home. Another trick I like to use on front porches and entryways is to create a connection with the inside of the home. If you look closely at the pillows on the porch chairs, you will see birds. This home was decorated with a bird theme th

A first impression of your home is so important.

Not only do live plants help create a fresh ambiance to a home, they are also a natural