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"Staging" your home is all about making the space in your home as appealing as possible to buyers. You may already know the basics, such as eliminating clutter. Here are some other tips that are less well known yet very effective: • Chandeliers. Surprisingly, these are one of the simplest ways to make a foyer, dining room or living room dramatically more eye-catching. You can buy a good-look ...

The first known use of stairs was in ancient Egypt during the building of the pyramids. Chances are, some workers back then tripped and fell on them. Some 3,000 years later, injuries on stairs are still a big problem.According to the Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, the insurance cost of injuries from falls on stairs is second only to automobile accidents! Clearly, it's a bigger probl ...

I just sold this Single Family at 128 Seagreen MR, Chestermere, AB Rainbow Falls. View this recently sold Single Family or see all my home sales

When some people think about selling their home, they imagine all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen, clean closets, prepare for viewings, find another home, arrange financing, start packing, etc. It can all seem very overwhelming very quickly. In fact, the long to-do list you imagine you’ll have to deal with may dissuade you from making a move! It doesn't have to be that wa ...

I just sold this Single Family at 3023 32A ST SE, Calgary, AB Dover. View this recently sold Single Family or see all my home sales

Like most home products, candles are safe as long as you use them properly. The problem is thinking that as long as a candle doesn't fall over or come into contact with anything flammable, it is okay. However, according to the National Candle Association (candles.org) there's more you can do to ensure candle safety: Do not place candles where they can be knocked over by pets (cats can b ...

I just finished uploading this Single Family for sale, 3023 32A ST SE, Calgary, AB Here is the perfect starter home you have been waiting for. Upstairs boasts a large kitchen with plenty of cupboards and countertops. Dining area is spacious enough to accommodate those large family dinners. Living room offers great space for your big screen TV. Main floor is completed with 2 spacious bedrooms ...

Buyers are more likely to make an offer on your home if they see a lot of things they love about it. So what do buyers love to see?  One of the main things they like to see is a lot of space. Of course, you can't change the size of your rooms, but there is a lot you can do to make small spaces in your home seem more spacious.Buyers also love to see a clean and uncluttered home. Think of how ...

I just sold this Single Family at 8915 34 AV NW, Calgary, AB . View this recently sold Single Family or see all my home sales

There's no doubt about it. If you want to keep your home safe from break-ins, you should have good locks an all doors and windows. An alarm system is also a good idea.But home security doesn't end with locks and alarms. There are other less obvious ways to keep your home safe. For example: Install exterior lights with a motion detection feature. A light suddenly going on will almost alwa ...