Sometimes when you're rearranging a kitchen to maximize space in a home renovation, you find yourself moving away from one very nice perk -- a nice, bright window above the kitchen sink. Here is one way to fake it if you need to move your sink to another wall. Continue Reading about Fixer Upper Tips: The Faux Window
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How to Check for Water Leaks
Leaks in your plumbing system can lead to expensive home repairs in the long run if left unchecked. If you have city water, this is one quick and easy way to identify a slow leak. Continue Reading about How to Check for Water Leaks
Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to do. Prepare a budget. You need a clear picture of your family’s finances before you even think about calling Continue Reading about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Front Porch Decorating
Creating a sitting area at your front entrance is a great way to create a warm, inviting first impression. Here are a few tips for sprucing up your space! Continue Reading about Front Porch Decorating
Fall Decorating – Choosing a Wreath
The leaves are changing, and the air is crisp. It's time to spruce up your space for Fall! Griffith Real Estate Advisors agent, Katina Shirley, talks through different "Fall wreath" styles for your front door. Continue Reading about Fall Decorating – Choosing a Wreath
3 Staging Tips to Ensure Top Dollar
When it comes to staging, people often assume this hassle will include moving all your furniture out, and moving all new items in. But with Griffith Real Estate Advisors, that's usually not the case! Sometimes you just need an agent with a fresh perspective and a creative eye. Check out these recent before/afters, and the tips for how you can apply these concepts anytime to maximize your Continue Reading about 3 Staging Tips to Ensure Top Dollar
DIY: Children’s Artwork Display
"Don't get me wrong -- I find my children's work just as precious as the next mom... just not taped to every single surface of my house all at the same time..." -- Jessica, Mom of 4 from Laurens, South Carolina. Children's artwork is precious -- there's no doubt about that. As a mother, there's nothing quite like receiving that carefully crafted "I'm thankful for my Mom" turkey Continue Reading about DIY: Children’s Artwork Display
Staging Tip: What to do about the dreaded cat box?
For potential buyers, seeing (or smelling) a cat box can be a major deterrent. Here is one DIY way to "stage" your cat box whether you're listing your home, or just looking to disguise this not-so-appealing area of your house. Continue Reading about Staging Tip: What to do about the dreaded cat box?