Questions about Faucet Choices, Paint Colors, and Wicker Furniture

Q: We’re getting ready to sell our home. The faucets in both bathroom sinks match the faucets in the tub and shower stalls. They all...

Quick and Dirty Tips for Plant Containers

It's not a rule that plants have to go in traditional planters.  I found this basket for my zinnias at Salvation Army for 59 cents.   Le...

When Hubby Says No, and Other Home Staging Problems

To plot to not to plot?  Your questions help me help you. Whether the questions come through email, blog comments, Facebook, or friends, the...

Ten Tips to Improve Your Autumn Curb Appeal

A home on the market needs to look good all year long. This home looks friendly, despite bare branches and dormant grass.  Instead of callin...

If You Ask Me About Home Staging ... And You Did.

These are some of the questions I've received lately from readers and others. If you have a question about staging your own home, make i...

Does Your Home Have Some Wow Factors?

A powder room is the perfect place to go for wow. This BHG shot shows a fabulous vanity, tile on one wall,  new faucets, and a mirror that c...

My Two-Hour Patio Makeover

Calling it a Makeover is an exaggeration. But it was definitely a Spruce Up. When a friend listed her home, the patio (that she never seemed...

Sell Your Home. And Then, Move Your Plants When You Move!

When you’re a gardener, it’s difficult to relocate, even if you are happy with the sale of your home and the adventures that lie ahead. I’ve...

Home Improvements That Deliver The Most Bang for Your Buck

Fixing up your home can make your property more appealing to buyers. It can also reduce the time your home stays on the market. And fix-ups ...