Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Prepare Your Home for Darker Nights
Mike writes a poem and suggests ways to chase away the night this fall and winter season at FabNest.
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Just Three Two Last Day!
Turns out that Jennifer Adams has a nice feel for the pulse of America. Now she graduates to television. I’m sure that America will continue to like her warm and breezy approach to in home design.
You can make your own connection with Jennifer. Join her VIP Club which rewards you for doing what you already do - watching videos on home improvement, decorating tips, do-it-yourself projects, and more. Plus by joining you will be entered into the Wish You Were Here Sweepstakes!
Should you win, you will receive 3 days and 4 nights at the world renowned L'Auberge Hotel in Jennifer's rehabilitated condo. The condo is situated on one of California’s best beaches in the picturesque coastal village of Del Mar near San Diego. You will have lunch with Jennifer and then take private tour of the fully renovated Del Mar condo that she took down to the studs reinvigorating this 30+ year old home! It’s an opportunity to ask all your burning interior design questions and get Jennifer’s opinions.
Join Jennifer Adam’s VIP Club today. I did!
You can make your own connection with Jennifer. Join her VIP Club which rewards you for doing what you already do - watching videos on home improvement, decorating tips, do-it-yourself projects, and more. Plus by joining you will be entered into the Wish You Were Here Sweepstakes!
Should you win, you will receive 3 days and 4 nights at the world renowned L'Auberge Hotel in Jennifer's rehabilitated condo. The condo is situated on one of California’s best beaches in the picturesque coastal village of Del Mar near San Diego. You will have lunch with Jennifer and then take private tour of the fully renovated Del Mar condo that she took down to the studs reinvigorating this 30+ year old home! It’s an opportunity to ask all your burning interior design questions and get Jennifer’s opinions.
Join Jennifer Adam’s VIP Club today. I did!
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Sunday, October 12, 2014
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Choosing The Right Grill To Become A Barbecue Pro
As soon as the snow melts and the warm summer months are amongst us, grilling starts taking priority when it comes to cooking. A barbecue can be enjoyed by a single individual, the whole family, or as a party with friends and family, but without the perfect grill, none of this is possible. With a few easy tips, you can be on your way to purchasing the best grill that suits your needs.
Decide On The Fuel You Wish To Use
When it comes to buying a grill, one of the first things that you will come across is there are many different types. There are so many different types of grills available you actually can not even begin to count them on your fingers and toes combined. There are grills that use wood chips, grills that use gas, grills that use charcoal and grills that use electricity. Each kind of fuel has its own benefits, so it is up to the consumer to decide which would be best.Grills that use wood chips as fuel to cook food are one of the most complex grills on the market. These types of grills have digital thermostat temperature control and can be used for a wide array of different types of cooking. Wood chips are amazing for smoking; however, wood chips leave a smokey flavor in every piece of food that is cooked on them. These types of grills are also not great when it comes to seared steaks because the temperature simply does not get hot enough.
Grills that use gas to cook food are one of the more simple types of grills. It takes little effort for getting the grill to temperature, and it takes even less effort for clean up once the food is cooked. Gas grills need a specialized sear burner to be able to cook steaks to a proper temperature though.
Charcoal fueled grills take the longest to prepare for cooking with due to the length of time it takes to heat up, but they can get very hot and leave a favorable taste in the food.
Electric grills are a grill for beginners. These types of grills do not give food a barbecued taste, and can not properly cook a steak to temperature. If the steak gets brown on the outside, all to often the inside of the steak is overcooked.
Decide On The Size You Need
When it comes to barbecuing, size does matter. The size of a grill is also directly correlated to the price of the grill. When deciding on what size grill you wish to invest in you should look to see the size of the total cooking area. The total cooking area of a grill includes the warming rack, so you should take that into consideration because you will not actually be readily preparing steaks up there every time you grill. You should focus on the main grate of the grill and decide how large of a surface you need. Grills should never be overcrowded due to the fact the foods will not cook evenly throughout as if they would with open space.Decide On Your Price Range
Once you have decided what type of grill you are interested in and decided what size you will be buying, you need to decide on your price range. Very reliable charcoal grills can be purchased for around $200, and very reliable gas grills can be purchased for around $400. Gas grills can easily go up to between $800-$1,000, but a mid-range grill will function for you if you do not wish to invest that much.Look Into Insurance Options
Grills greatly vary in prices. Prices of electric grills can be as low as $20 while prices of gas grills can require a payment plan and insurance. If you are investing in a top of the line grill that will last you many seasons of barbecuing, you should look into appliance insurance for your purchase. Very expensive grills should have the option of insurance to protect your purchase and ensure that you will have many years worth of use with the product.Buying a grill to barbecue on can seem like a daunting task, but when you do research before you go to make your purchase, you can readily find the best grill to suit your needs.
David Glenn is a home improvement expert. He occasionally freelance writes about real estate tips, home maintenance and DIY home repair.
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Friday, October 03, 2014
How to Achieve the Arts and Crafts Interior Style in Your Home
Wood
Nearly everyone who enjoys the arts and crafts style will tell you that wood is one of the most vital aspects to achieving the style. Not just using items that are made of wood, but keeping them unpainted and sometimes unstained. Nothing can quite match the look and feel of wood grain in a home, and it is a wonderful addition to any room. Wooden doors, trim, chairs, tables, bed frames, dressers, cabinets and more can all be made from wood. Remember that any wood items in the bathroom should be sealed or treated to prevent rot from the moisture buildup.Color Selection
The arts and crafts style works with a simple palette of colors. They are mostly natural colors such as various shades of brown, green and yellow. Other colors can be included, but they should be relatively dull in brightness to avoid seeming out of place.Selecting Hardware
There are certain parts of the home such as doors that require the use of visible hardware that may deter from the naturalistic style of the home. However, there are alternatives to this hardware that helps retain the arts and crafts style. For example, barndoor hardware looks like hand crafted metal parts that are simplistic yet stylish at the same time. They can come in various styles and colors to match several different types of door.Windows
Stained and leaded windows look gorgeous in houses with arts and crafts décor. They add beautiful and unique designs both inside and outside of the house. You can even get your windows custom designed for a personal touch.
Tips for the Bathroom
It can be hard to come up with arts and crafts décor ideas for the bathroom, but there is one trick to achieving this style in the bathroom and that is utilizing stone. While wood is a more popular option for kitchens and living rooms, stone is seen as a more appealing option in the bathroom. Stone flooring is a particularly popular option for bathrooms along with stone designs in the tiling for the walls. You can also add wood items such as wood cabinets and vanities to create a well-rounded look.Tips for the Living Room
When it comes to arts and crafts designs in the living room, wood reigns supreme. Your furnishings such as recliners, couches, coffee table and TV stand can all be made of wood to create a beautiful natural effect. Don't worry about the couch, chair or recliner being uncomfortable due to their wooden frame, either. Remember, regular couches, chairs and recliners have metal frames and that certainly doesn't sound comfortable. Most wooden furniture has plenty of padding to make them incredibly comfortable, and they come in a variety of fabrics for additional comfort.Hardwood floors are also a favorite in the living room, and if you want a bit of stone in the living room fireplaces are commonly framed by stone to change up the theme a bit.
Tips for the Kitchen
Both stone and hardwood flooring are common in the kitchen. Wooden counters with stone counter tops are a wonderful addition to any kitchen, and the combination creates a great contrast that is appealing to the eye. For small touches, flowers and plants are always nice to have in the kitchen as long as they don't take up too much counter space. Wood blinds are also a great addition to the windows as they both look great and block out more light than plastic blinds.
No matter what area of the home you decide to focus on, transitioning into an arts and crafts style is definitely doable and can be a lot of fun. With these tips in mind you’ll be well on your way to capturing that perfect mix of expression and appreciation.
Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, wellness and interior design. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym.
Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, wellness and interior design. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym.
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Mike Writes of Guest Bathrooms at FabNest
The Guest Bathroom – 10 Impressive Expressions
You know the guest bathroom was designed with me and you in mind. It was designed to impress. It’s a blank slate. It wants us to believe that it’s never been used before. Everything in that small room is perfect. It’s so free of dirt it echoes. It still has that “fresh out of the box” smell. Pictured above is an example of perfection, an Eastmoreland master bathroom designed by Jason Ball of Jason Ball Interiors.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Reasons that bamboo is making a come up in home decor
The fast-growing perennial grass is an abundant natural resource that is popular for design that is done with sensitivity to the environment. Bamboo is being transformed into pieces ranging from headboards, chairs and mirrors to window coverings, bowls and sinks. It is also a popular flooring option. It has gained a reputation as a “greener” – or more sustainable – alternative to hardwood, and it is considered almost as durable as laminate flooring.
Bamboo is one of the more affordable green flooring options. At home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s, prices for bamboo flooring are similar to hardwood, ranging from $2 to $5 per square foot." So says Jodi Helmer, correspondent at the Charlotte Observer.
- Bamboo is durable and eco-friendly
- a rapidly renewable resource,
- woven into soft fabrics
- Grows rapidly with the need for chemicals
- Bamboo isn’t limited to Asian-inspired decor
BRead more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/05/22/4926637/reasons-that-bamboo-is-a-smart.html#storylink=cpy
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Friday, September 26, 2014
Wish You Were Here Sweepstakes!
Jennifer Adams has been a subject of blog posts on Landfair on Furniture since 2008. Adams is an interior Designer and local who started her career as many have, at Heritage School of Interior Design. We have many friends in the trade, who started their training at the school; one is famous for seminars at the Home & Garden show, another gave up a career in micro-biotechnology to pursue her career in interior design. No graduate, though, is as famous as Jennifer Adams.
I know marketing is a big deal with Interior Designers. For most, marketing is an obligation, a duty. For the few, marketing is the way into the world of slick designer magazines, TV where they get to showcase their talents; websites where they can bring their ideas directly to the world. Some interior designers are as good at design as they are at marketing. That’s a rarity.
We were one of the first furniture stores to use a blog as our primary marketing vehicle; Jennifer Adams was one of the first interior designers to add a blog to her website. It allowed her to communicate directly with her clients and prospects.
Then in 2012, I wrote that Jennifer Adams had taken a jump by teaming up with Costco: “Costco stores will soon offer The Jennifer Adams Home collection consisting of bouclé-upholstered sofas, hardwood headboards and hand-crafted dining room tables, some priced at upwards of $4,000.
“The collection, made in California, will consist of 83 pieces.”
I wondered at the time about the impact of Costco furniture on the high-end furniture retailer. It’s easy to say, “Our high end customer would never think about buying their furniture that way.” They will learn about quality the expensive way, when they put the new furniture on the curb sporting a “free” sign. I also wondered if Costco shoppers would plunk down $2,000 to $4,000 for furniture and special orders delivered in six weeks.
Turns out that Jennifer Adams had a nice feel for the pulse of America. I’m sure that America will continue to like her warm and breezy approach to in home design as she graduates to television,
Now you can make your own connection with Jennifer. Join her VIP Club which rewards you for doing what you already do - watching videos on home improvement, decorating tips, do-it-yourself projects, and more. Plus by joining you will be entered into the Wish You Were Here Sweepstakes!
Should you win, you will receive 3 days and 4 nights at the world renowned L'Auberge Hotel in Jennifer's rehabilitated condo. The condo is situated on one of California’s best beaches in the picturesque coastal village of Del Mar near San Diego. You will have lunch with Jennifer and then take private tour of the fully renovated Del Mar condo that she took down to the studs reinvigorating this 30+ year old home! It’s an opportunity to ask all your burning interior design questions and get Jennifer’s opinions.
Join Jennifer Adam’s VIP Club today. I did!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Pare Down To A Simpler Life
Gaskill suggests a shopping mantra, "Clean And Specious." I like that. It's an affirmation and affirmations work. Before shopping and during shopping, picture the rooms of your house as clean, everything in its place. Everything stands on its own two, three or four feet with space to breathe.There's plenty of light flushing out the dark ideas of old living.When shopping bring up that mental image of your look at home and compare it to the new potential addition. There's no space for it is there?
Gaskill has good advice to move away from gifting altogether, She suggests alternatives. Instead of buying a kitchen gadget, buy some lessons to cook. Instead of buying some gadget for the garden, how about some welding lessons and make your own trellis.
A gift is supposed to say how important the other person is to you. What we really might want is a way to spend quality time with the other. Not practicing what I preach, I asked my daughter what she wanted for her 40th birthday. She thought about it and said, "Dad, I really would like to explore the Ape Caves with you." We spent eight hours together, driving to the caves, hiking in the cave, congratulating each other for completing the hike as I wiped blood from my legs, hiking back to the car and enjoying a meal on the way home. We will never forget this adventure. Already, we are planning next years adventure to the4 John Day fossil beds.
Judging by the number of comments Gaskill received on her article, a lot of us think enough is enough. We can do better, live better and be more relaxed by living simpler.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Mike Scores with What Color Means For Your Bedroom

According to a survey published in Houzz and conducted by Travelodge in the UK, if you want lots of intimate moments, paint your bedroom caramel. If you want great sleep, paint your bedroom blue. Funny about colors. Colors make us feel a certain way.
Mike over at FabNest has lots of advice about the use of colors in the bedroom.
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Monday, September 08, 2014
7 Easy Ways to Add Character to a Bland Apartment
The upside of renting is that you’re not responsible if anything goes wrong. Dishwasher breaks? Call the landlord. AC not working? Call the landlord. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?
The downside, however, is that you’re pretty limited when it comes to making aesthetic improvements that make the place feel like it embodies your design style. You don’t own it, so you can’t change it.
But that doesn’t mean your hands are tied. There are several easy and affordable ways to upgrade a bland apartment without breaking the terms of your lease or risking your security deposit.
1. Faux Molding
One of the best things about older buildings is that they come ready-made with all kinds of character – built-in hutches, beautiful mantle pieces and old wooden floors. Newer construction, while less temperamental, usually lacks these unique touches.
Fortunately, it doesn’t take too much time or money to add beautiful architectural details like a chair rail, crown molding or even wainscoting. You can now buy ready-made versions of all of these, which can be installed with just a hammer and nails. These small details will add instant character and interest to any lackluster room.
2. Accent Painting
If you’re allowed to paint anything in your apartment at all, chances are you also have to agree to paint it back to the original egg shell or dove grey color when you move out. Let’s face it, the idea of painting a room once can be daunting, let alone twice. But how about just one wall? Or a door?
Sometimes accent painting like this can have an even greater impact than painting the entire room because it really stands out against the more neutral walls. Plus, when you’re ready to move on, it won’t be quite as big of a chore to return the area to its former color.
3. Decal Wall Paper
If your landlord won’t let you paint, well then you certainly won’t be able to put up wallpaper either. Enter the miracle of modern decal wall paper. You can buy sheets of the stuff to hang on walls, and then just peel it off when you move out.
All you have to do is measure the wall or walls you want covered and order the right-sized panels for your needs – no glue, no damage to the walls, just instant style for your walls. There are several online stores and Etsy shops that offer a huge range of patterns, styles and colors, so you’re sure to find one that’s a good fit for your place.
4. Framed Art
Let’s assume that you know you need décor up on your walls – this is a given, right? What might not be a given is that any artwork or photos you put up needs to be properly framed. Posters that are taped to the wall scream “college dorm room” no matter how lovely the posters are. But custom-frames immediately elevate the look of whatever they surround. It’s best to spend a small amount on an art print and then invest a bit more in good quality matting and framing.
5. Eclectic Furniture
There’s nothing quite as boring as a blah apartment filled with cookie cutter IKEA furniture in neutral colors. If the unit itself doesn’t have any character to speak of, well then you had better make up for it in the furnishings.
Instead of buying everything in one place, look at the furnishing process as a treasure hunt. If you buy pieces in different styles from several different stores, you’ll end up with a much more natural and beautiful overall look.
6. Window Treatments
I don’t know about you, but I find cheap aluminum blinds to be pretty sad and very boring. Add a little luxury and flair by outfitting your windows with window treatments that match your style. Custom window treatments can easily get expensive, but you can also go the much more affordable route and just pick up drapes in a unique pattern or vibrant color. If you don’t want to mess with the existing blinds, just add a curtain rod and put the drapes up over them for a much softer and inviting appearance.
7. Pulls, Knobs & Light Switch Covers
You’re obviously not going to put custom cabinetry into a rental apartment. But you can quickly transform the look of built-in cabinets, drawers, doors and light switches by changing out the hardware. There’s a huge variety of unique and affordable drawer and cabinet pulls available from any hardware store.
Or if you prefer a vintage vibe, check out the selection at local antique stores – for a funky and artistic look, get a few different styles to combine together. Once you pick your favorite, all you need is a screwdriver to easily and quickly personalize the look of your kitchen and bathroom.
Doing all of these small projects at once may seem overwhelming, but just pick one or two to start with and you can gradually personalize your place to make it reflect your tastes.
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Friday, September 05, 2014
Designing An Office That Is Truly Efficient
Your business does not have unlimited space in its office, and you may move to a new office that is still not unlimited. You need to make smart decisions that will save space in the office while making the office look impressive at the same time. You might not have thought that sliding door hardware would be impressive, you can utilize your space in untold ways with just one major change.
The Office Layout
The way you set up your office is up to you. You can place all the management offices around the perimeter of the space, and your employees can have cubicles in the center. Your workers may have small nooks to work in while the managers work in one large office on the side of the space. You can choose any layout you want. You have complete freedom to make your office look the way you want, but you must use that freedom wisely.The Sliding Doors
In every office layout you use, sliding doors are going to be your best friend. Sliding doors provide you with space that you did not have before you installed them. Every office floor plan you have seen in the past showed the way in which each door in the office was going to open. Your new office layout eliminates the need for space to open doors. Sliding doors do not swing open, and they slide behind a wall or a large window. You are not taking up any extra space by using sliding doors, and you can utilize this space for other things.Utilizing The Space
The space that you save by using sliding doors can be used for much greater purposes. You can put a file cabinet where a door would have opened. You can put seating outside an office where a door would have opened, or you can install another door. Two offices can be right next to each other without the worry of both doors obstructing the hallway outside the office.You also get a break from the fire marshal when you use these doors. The space that was once taken up by opened doors is now clear, and the fire marshal cannot complain about your sliding doors. Also, you get much more secure doors.
Security
Sliding doors are far more secure than traditional doors because of the way they lock. The sliding door slides it lock into a part of the door frame that is flush with the door. These doors cannot be kicked easily because of the sturdiness of the frame and the frame of the door itself. Also, these doors take special locks that are hard to penetrate. Your office can feature a non-traditional locking system most thieves will not understand.Privacy and Openness
When you need privacy in your office, you can close the blinds on your sliding door easily. When you need to let a little air into your office, you can raise the blinds on your door and make the room feel much bigger. You can make sure people cannot see what is going on in a very important meeting, or you can make sure everyone can see what you are doing. This quick change from openness to privacy is very important for managers and executives.Modernity
When you are creating a new office, you want it to look as modern as possible. People who visit your business and see an antiquated setup are going to be disappointed. Sliding doors have a futuristic feel that you cannot replicate in any other way. Also, you will find that these doors are much easier to care for, and this saves money on repairs.Your office can look amazing when you install new sliding doors, but you have to get the layout right. Save space, utilize it wisely and create an office anybody would be impressed with.
Paisley
Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, wellness and
interior design. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading
a good book or hitting the gym.
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Wednesday, September 03, 2014
Some Still Like Tubs
I thought the tub was over for adults. In fact, we've thought about taking out the tub and replacing it with a walk in tile shower big enough for two. Now according to Breathe Modern, it looks like freestanding tubs are in. Take a look at these:

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Fall 2014 Home Decor: An ensemble production
Beth Kushnick, set decorator
for CBS' "The Good Wife," has created her own furnishings line, which debuts this fall." She has some interesting opinions on what we will be seeing this fall season in home decor.
Los Angeles-based designer Trip Haenisch also chips in with her ideas for fall. All this in the article by the AP.
The surprise? "Midcentury modern takes the lead this fall and winter. Accent chairs are armless or lower-profile, and furniture has either a California-chic or Danish-modern vibe."
Los Angeles-based designer Trip Haenisch also chips in with her ideas for fall. All this in the article by the AP.
The surprise? "Midcentury modern takes the lead this fall and winter. Accent chairs are armless or lower-profile, and furniture has either a California-chic or Danish-modern vibe."
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Houzz Survey Surprising
A recent survey by Houzz has some surprising information:
Forty-four percent of the home owners surveyed say they would like to do a complete overall of the décor of their homes, while 36 percent say they just want to refresh their existing décor.
What’s guiding their décor decisions? Personal style and comfort, the survey finds, while basing decisions on current design trends is a low influencer.
Younger home owners tended to say more often than older home owners that they wanted to get more “bold and dramatic” with their décor choices, such as incorporating wallpaper and brighter color schemes.
Among some of the survey’s findings:
- White paint is the most popular wall covering.
- Artwork is sprucing up more wall décor. One-in-five of home owners say they use art prints and original art to decorate their home’s walls.
- Accent walls remain popular but are most likely to be reserved for the study/home office, followed by a kids’ room or the master bedroom.
- Solids are the most popular fabric choice, followed by classics like stripes and florals. However, home owners under the age of 45 are more than twice as likely to use Chevron patterns than home owners over the age of 45.
- Hardwoods are the most desired flooring throughout a home, but 38 percent of home owners also said they planned to add carpet in the master bedroom.
- Nearly two-thirds of home owners are creating living rooms in the master bedroom by adding seating, a fireplace, or even a mini-fridge, the survey found. (If hanging out in the den, with a beer and the TV is a couch potato, could a person inhabiting a bedroom living room be a bed bug?)
- Dining rooms are getting more use and attention. Nearly three quarters of home owners surveyed say they use their dining room on a weekly basis. They most want to decorate the dining rooms with rectangle tables in dark wood or glass tables, with seating available for up to six people.
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Zillow Highlights Jordan Iverson

- Jordan Iverson
- Contact
- Architecture, General Contracting, Interior Design, Home Building, Eugene, OR
- Website: http://www.iversonsignaturehomes.com
- Hey! Thanks for stopping by. Jordan Iverson Signature Homes is dedicated to designing and building innovative, elegant and efficient homes while also providing you with personal service along the way.
He has a passion for design and grew up learning about construction and design from his dad who has been a respected local builder for more than 30 years.
Many of Jordan's homes offer a fusion of modern and traditional design elements, materials and color palettes. This is done by incorporating creative use of space, innovative lighting and interior details, unique materials, architectural accents, and the latest in technology.
For Jordan Iverson Signature homes, DESIGN + BUILD means that we will be a guide through the entire process of the design and construction of your home. We are here to help every step of the way, from locating suitable land and navigating complex city development codes to creating custom floor plans and assisting with interior design. Our goal is to make the process simple and fun.
Building your dream home and designing your perfect space should be exciting!
Jordan Iverson
541.579.3604
www.JordanIverson.com
www.IversonSignatureHomes.com
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Two Oregon Companies Highlighted By Zillow
The first company highlighted by Zillow is:
Bungalow Guy Realtor
- All Oregon Landscaping
- Contact
- General Contracting, Landscaping, Other, Sherwood, OR
- Website: http://www.alloregon.com
- Craig, Elida, and Carl will be happy to come out and offer a no cost consultation. If you are thinking about starting a project, large or small, we look forward to hearing from you.see less
Bungalow Guy Realtor
- Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting, Portland, OR
- Website: http://www.thebungalowguy.com\
- various local media including: The Oregonian, Oregon Home Magazine and The Oregon Daily Journal Of Commerce.
My Qualifications Include:
Sold over 100 Million dollars in real estate in the Portland area
Extensive background in remodeling, restoration and renovation of older homes
Experience building both residential and commercial projects
Excellent marketing and negotiation skills
Well-know as a specialist in the inner city real estate market
Awards and Achievements:
• RE/MAX Hall of Fame 2011
• 5-Star Real Estate Agent, Portland Monthly 2013
• 5-Star Real Estate Agent, Portland Monthly 2012
• 5-Star Real Estate Agent, Portland Monthly 2011
• Zillow 5-Star Premier Agent
• RE/MAX 100% Club Member
Friday, August 15, 2014
Selling Your Home? Get it Ready- Get it Sold!
From All Things Real Estate PDX, I found this article written by my friend Staci Byers.
Deciding to sell your home can often be stressful, and the steps needed to get the home ready to sell may seem daunting – but they don’t have to be, according to Staci Byers.
Staci is a local Interior Designer behind small business Ready to Sell PDX, and aims to take the stress out of getting your home ready to sell.
“Buyers respond to houses that look like a home, a place they can see themselves in – where they can imagine entertaining, relaxing and having fun. A house with flow, organization, color and that special something. Sometimes it takes someone from outside the home to view it from a buyer’s point of view, and that’s where I come in” says Staci, who was inspired to start the business after going through a long home search herself in 2012.
Ready to Sell PDX services are unique and budget minded. Staci works with owner occupied homes and uses their existing furniture and accessories to create a well prepared home ready for potential buyers.
The services offered are a ‘la cart and can be tailored to suit the customers’ needs. After a thorough consultation both inside and outside the home, the homeowners will know just what they need to do to get the home ready for the market. An important element often overlooked is color which can help create cohesiveness in the home. A color consultation is therefore essential for most of Staci’s clients, along with optimal furniture placement and strategic de-cluttering of the home.
Ready to Sell PDX operates in the greater Portland/Vancouver area. Read more about Staci’s business here: www.ReadytoSellPDX.com
For those of you unfamiliar with All Things Real Estate PDX, I invite you to take a look.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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PowerBlog Review: Landfair Furniture
