The Paper Trail – Wallpaper and Your Interior Design By Marcia Norris It’s the luxury home you’ve been waiting for and a clean slate to apply the style that best suits you. Should you hire a professional interior designer to avoid making costly mistakes with the wrong materials and finishes? If you want to stylize, personalize and customize your home, the answer is yes. But more importantly, I’ve found that no matter which style you want to work with, it’s the quality of the materials that count. We all love luxury, and we notice it in a cut crystal chandelier, […]
The Art of Landscape Design By John Lay Landscaping is about relaxation. Whether you take care of your home yourself or hire a professional, taking in the sights, sounds and aromas of a picturesque healthy garden will go a long way toward relieving your stress. Sound nice? Then start thinking outside the bag of mulch. Creating your beautiful outdoor environment takes more than a trip to the home-improvement store. Landscaping is an art – a delicate balance of science and creativity.
Does Your House Need A Trusted Advisor? By John Lambie The big ticket items for most people are houses and cars. Most of us have, or wish we had, a trusted mechanic. Your mechanic knows how your car operates, keeps your service record and lets you know when maintenance is needed and what to do in the event of a fender bender or mechanical breakdown. And for improving on the original, only real “gear heads” dig in to their own cars to improve performance. But What About Your Home? Most homeowners were not involved in the design and construction of […]
Choosing the Right Home Watch Service By Susan Robinson Home watch services are becoming more prevalent in our area and as realtors and brokers you are sometimes asked to recommend such a service. Here are some questions you and your buyers should consider when choosing a reputable home watch service: • How long have they been in business? This is a business that is really based on trust and reputation. How long a firm has been in business will signal that they are known in the community, that they have figured out how to make a living at this business and […]
Monday, June 26, 2017
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