One sure-fire way to breathe some FRESH into your home is by painting. Here are our step-by-step instructions to get you started! Extremely important... PREP your area!! These steps will ensure a good outcome: Roll up any rugs and remove all furniture or move it to the center of the room. Cover with a drop cloth to keep items clean. Using a putty knife, fill all nail and screw Continue Reading
Clean Your Gutters!
Water and debris can accumulate in your gutters over the fall and winter, which can lead to water damage in your house. And you don't want that. So get a ladder that can reach your gutters, but be sure not to overextend yourself. If the gutter is too high, you might want to call in an expert to do the job. If you're doing the work yourself, don't lean the ladder against the gutter or near Continue Reading
3 Home Improvements to do NOW
It's Summertime! YAY! It's a great time to update a few things which will make life easier, more efficient, and even increase the value of your beautiful Tahoe home. Here are our suggestions: Programmable Thermostat — Costs: $99-$250 Looking for summer home improvements that can save you money while increasing the value of your home? Installing a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest Continue Reading
Get Smart at Home
There are so many smart home gadgets on the market these days. You can plug in these devices around your home to play your music and turn your lamps on and off, all by voice command. But a Smart Home is more than a house full of gadgets. For a beautiful Tahoe home to qualify as a “Smart Home,” all the devices must be seamless, integrated, and work together as well as be controlled by voice and Continue Reading
4 Resolutions 4 Your Home
Repair. Renew. Rejoice! There’s still time to make New Year’s resolutions, so why not make some home improvement ones? Your home is a big asset and a place where treasured beautiful Tahoe memories are made. Improving your home enhances your lifestyle, making your space more comfortable, efficient, and better suited to your needs. Simple home upgrades can also boost your resale value and make your Continue Reading
Letting Teens Design Their Rooms
We get it. Trying to navigate being at home with the family so much more can be a challenge. Everyone needs new, more useful spaces than we used to. Your kids are right in the midst of all this, just like you. Maybe it's time for a MAKE-OVER! You know how great it feels when you've re-arranged the living room, right? Even in a beautiful Tahoe home, a fresh new environment can go a long, long way Continue Reading
Changing Homebuyer Needs
The National Education Association (NEA) stresses that students at home need to have spaces specifically devoted to conducting their schoolwork. With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. Consider these options for your next beautiful Tahoe home: Multi-Purpose Room Project Continue Reading
What Do Buyers Want?
Does Your Beautiful Tahoe Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For? There’s a great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com: “Sellers continue returning to the market at a cautious Continue Reading
Maximizing Cabin Space
Maximizing space in your beautiful Tahoe cabin can be a challenge. Cabins are usually incredibly functional in how their floor plans are designed — the trick is learning how to make the most of them. Here are a few suggestions to bear in mind: Create Open Space Most cabins are built with open floor plans. This makes them feel bigger and more spacious, at the same time reducing blocks to the flow Continue Reading
Get Your House Ready
Lots of folks are hoping to sell their beautiful Tahoe homes this Spring! If you are one of them, may we suggest that using this time RIGHT NOW to prep your home for sale is a fantastic idea. Also, reach out to us and we'll help. Some Highlights: Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to prep your house for a sale without even going to the store. Your real estate Continue Reading
