Ludlow and Okemo Valley VT Homes and Land for Sale
by Holly Aguirre HGTV
Are you making these common kitchen renovation mistakes? Before you start ripping out your cabinets and shopping for new appliances, answer these 10 key questions that can save you time, money and heartache
If you love American Architecture you will appreciate the structures on the list and the articles that are linked on this blog entry.
PBS singles out 10 homes that have had a large impact on evolving the design of U.S. homes over time. PBS is running a three-part series, “10 Homes That Changed America,” that shows off these homes that have such a big influence on American architecture.
Take a look at these 10 homes below (listed in alphabetical order). Also, learn more about each of these homes or watch the episodes from the series at PBS and WTTW-Chicago.
REALTOR® Magazine Blog
Good landscaping is one of the key components of your home’s curb appeal. Beyond that, it can actually add value to your home — value that you can enjoy while you own the home, and value that you can cash in on should you choose to sell it. However, not all landscaping is created equal in terms of adding real dollar value to your home. Furthermore, poorly designed landscaping, landscaping that doesn’t fit the property or the look of the home, and poorly executed or maintained landscaping can all lessen the value of your home. Some landscaping can even hurt your home’s value, regardless of how well it may be done. Read on for a quick list of seven ways you can add real value to your home through landscaping.
By Matty Byloos April 6, 2016
Planting Trees Should Always Be Done With Care There are few choices you will make in your home or on your property that will affect you in both subtle and dramatic ways as planting a tree. When it comes to the landscaping of your home, you may be better off consulting with a professional. But with a little bit of research at the local nursery or online, you can definitely take on the job yourself.
Knowing which trees to plant and why is a bit of an art and a science, and there are many factors to consider before you put your shovel in the ground to dig the first hole. Creating amazing landscaping can be a little overwhelming for anyone, but you can use these seven tips to take some of the pressure off.
By Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson Apr 6, 2016
These features are an absolute must in their book. One man’s dream home is another man’s nightmare, and after years of renovating and selling homes, few know that more than Jonathan and Drew Scott.
The Property Brothers and authors of Dream Home — a new tome described as “the ultimate guide to finding and fixing your perfect house” — say they have determined the ten things homebuyers want most. And no, granite countertops aren’t one of them …
From: ELLE Decor: http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/advice/g3008/dream-home-property-brothers/
Every house has a style. Sometimes it has two or more; because of renovations and new, eclectic mixes, fitting a home into one specific category can be daunting or even impossible. Thankfully, there’s no need to memorize complicated architectural terminology. REALTOR® Magazine has compiled a convenient compendium of common styles. Delve in and learn to highlight the details that give a home character, history, and romance.
Click link for full article: http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/guide-residential-styles
From the HouseLogic blog of the National Association of Realtors®, take a look at some clever ideas and great sources!
Click link for Slideshow: http://www.houselogic.com/photos/kitchens/used-building-materials-kitchen/slide/learning-experience/?cid=eo_sm_tw_mxm#learning-experience
by John Riha http://www.houselogic.com/authors/John_Riha/
By Tori Toth
One of the most cost-effective ways to prepare a home for sale is to organize it, but I know for many home sellers it’s no easy task. It’s important to contain and, in fact, erase clutter for three reasons:
Gain more square footage.
Showcase the positive features in the home.
Buyers can visualize living in the space.
Clutter comes in all different forms and it lingers in most homes. So if you see piles of paperwork, clothes on the floor, stuffed closets — it’s time to declutter! Here are some tips:
8 simple things you can do in your home to brighten the mood and lift the spirits, ensuring a happy start to the New Year!
January can be a dreary time around the house. The decorations are down, the kitchen clear of festive treats and it’s back to the usual day-to-day routine… not made any easier by cold, dark mornings! From healthy baking to holing up fireside, we share 8 simple things you can do in your home to brighten the mood and lift the spirits, ensuring a happy start to the New Year!
December 30th, 2015 by Matthew Podolsky, WILD LENS
This is a very special BONUS episode of the podcast! We have been given permission by the Vermont Historical Society to air an archival interview with Catherine Robbins Clifford. Catherine was a member of the Three Musketeers – a group of three women who in 1927 became the first female hikers to complete the entire Long Trail.
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