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The Best Ways To Put Money Back Into Your Home
Putting money back into your home is essential if you have any view of selling it in the future. What many homeowners fail to realise is that they’re sat on a goldmine in terms of money. It’s so easy to make money back off the home that you brought because of the contact changes in house prices. However, you can make even more money back from your home if you know what you’re doing. All you have to do is make small improvements and you could be adding the value you need to sell and get a better home. That’s how so many people walk through their property ladder life.…
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5 Tips For Getting Your Home Ready For Spring
Technically, it is still winter and we should have a long way to go until spring rolls around, but recently, the temps have been well above normal and it is reminding me that in reality, spring is just right around the corner. Because I am very excited about spring weather, I wanted to chat with you all about how you can get your home ready for spring! Get ready to take down your snow dusted wreath and dust off your warm weather clothes. Don’t worry if you don’t know where to start – I’ll help you out! There are so many ways to get your home spruced up, but here…
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Vases
Yesterday was my first day back to work for the week since I got the flu. I only missed 2 days of work, which doesn’t seem like a lot considering I had the flu, but I guess when you take in to account that I started feeling sick on Friday and then spent the whole weekend sick, it makes sense. Anyway, my day back wasn’t bad and I took it easy most of the day and mostly just directed my students. Then, I came home, watched tv, made dinner, and watched the much anticipated sequel to To All the Boys I Loved Before – P.S. I Still Love You. It…
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Foyer/Stairs Update
So remember yesterday when I said I was hoping to wake up feeling much better and wouldn’t have to go to the doctor? Well, I had to go to the doctor and it turns out I have the flu! While it sucks, I’m feeling kind of lucky (so far) because I know a lot of people who get the flu and are absolutely miserable for days and get very very sick. I have been feeling pretty normal aside from the fever and sore throat. Of course, when I went to the doctor yesterday morning my fever was gone and my temperature was the lowest it’s been in days. Isn’t that…
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January 2020 Favorites
Normally, I start off my monthly favorites posts talking about how I can’t believe it’s the end of a month. However, this month has felt pretty long. Not that I’m rushing time, but seriously it feels like Christmas was a long, long time ago. Anyone else feel the same? I have a few favorites from this month so let’s get to it! First, I watched the documentary movie on Linda Ronstadt called “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” and really liked it. I listened to a lot of Linda Ronstadt growing up because my parents would play her music in the car all the time. The movie talked about…
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Living Room Update
On to the living room update of my condo! I’ve previously shared my kitchen update, walk-in closet update, dining room update, and my updated desk. As mentioned in my post about my updated dining room, I ripped out the carpet that ran throughout the condo. Since my dining room and living room flow in to one another it is the same vinyl flooring (Oak Strip Charcoal) from Home Depot. As you’ll see in the photos below, the living room originally had light beige walls and the wall with the cutout overlooking my foyer below was a dark purple-y brown color. And as already mentioned had carpet. I had the carpet…
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Using Mirrors to Elevate Your Decor
Mirrors are a home decor trend that never go out of fashion. They are practical, stylish, and always trendy. A mirror can make a space look larger and brighter. It can add sophistication or glamour. A large mirror is often one of the first things that people notice when they walk into a room, and it’s always nice to have something to check your outfit in before you leave the house in the morning. But, the simple mirror is so much more than this. When used well, mirrors can elevate the rest of your decor. They can be the finishing touches that make a house a home. The pieces that…
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Adding a Perfectly Personal Touch To Your Rented Property
Not everybody can afford to buy a brand new property these days, which is why renting is an increasingly popular option. Don’t be disheartened if you have to rent your home for a while; it’s not as impersonal as you think. When you’re trying to make your new house a home, especially with a rented property, there are so many fun ideas to explore. Of course, you will have to check that your tenancy agreement allows you to make some of these changes first; you don’t want to be getting into trouble with your landlord. Consider some of these following creative ideas and see if any of them work for…
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7 Inexpensive Ways To Beautify Your Bathroom
Pexels We all would love to achieve our dream bathroom, but sometimes the budget just doesn’t stretch that far! If you can’t afford a costly renovation right now, don’t fret, there are plenty of inexpensive ways that you can beautify your bathroom using a few simple hacks and touches. 1 . Essential Oils Essential oils are exactly what any bathroom needs to add a touch of luxury and relaxation. The science behind aromatherapy is that the right smells can stimulate our nervous system and boost our health. To create the right ambience for your bathroom, use essential oils like rose or lavender, which both help one to relax and…
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Dining Room Update
I’m back with another renovation/update post and today it’s my dining room. It’s not really a “room” per se since my condo has a pretty open concept to it, but it’s the dining area, let’s say. This room didn’t go through major changes – it’s not like I changed the whole layout or gutted it all – but I did do a few things that changed the whole feel of the room in my opinion. So one thing to note is that since the layout is pretty open, things like the paint color and floor changes are the same for my living room, hallway, stairs – all of which I…
