Don’t Forget the Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal

What’s the big deal with keeping the yard trimmed? Does it really make that much of a difference when you’re trying to sell your house? Won’t they just change it once it’s sold anyway? Why wouldn’t they like the house just because the yard is a little untidy? First impressions are a
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Worst Valentine’s Day Gifts. Don’t do it!

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“You shouldn’t have. You REALLY shouldn’t have.” Not exactly what you want to hear when he opens your Valentine’s Day gift…And yes, it is possible to give such a bad gift that giving nothing would be an improvement. For my research into this delicate subject, I consulted...what
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Keep Clutter at Bay

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Anybody remember that commercial for plastic bins? The family had too much stuff, so they bought a bunch of bins and packed it all away. Then they had extra room, so they bought more stuff! At The Betty Brigade we do a lot of home organizings and clear-outs. We have occasionally worked in true
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Home Staging Tips

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What’s the big deal about home staging ? Does it really make that much of a difference when you’re trying to sell your house? And how come no one ever used to do it? I clearly remember people selling homes way back before any little baby stagers were even born! What do we need 'em for? Well,
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Nine tips for packing up to move a household

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So, you’ve sold your home and found a new one! Congratuations — the hard part is over! Or is it? There’s still the matter of getting a houseful of stuff from point A to point B. It’s enough to interfere with your Zzzzz’s… But truth is, with some planning, it doesn’t have to be
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Follow Tips on Packing Books to Ensure Your Tomes Travel Safely

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If you thought all those hours of Tetris were a waste of time, think about packing a box of books. You’re highly trained! Before the launch of the school year, lots of folks are moving or shipping books. It may sound like a no-brainer, but there are dos and don’ts when it comes to packing
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(Video) Reduce Stress One Room at a Time

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Today’s professionals face more pressure than ever in the workplace.  Add to that a divorce, a death or the departure of your last child, and suddenly your home feels foreign to you.  Sharon describes how the simple act of de-cluttering can transform your environment and return your sense of
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(Video) Post-Divorce Pick-Me-Up

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Divorce is ranked among the top stressors in life, along with a death, loss of a job and relocation.  Sharon suggests changing your environment as a way of reclaiming control in your life.  This needn’t cost a lot of money, and some strategies are completely free.
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(Video) Three Organizing Tips

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Sharon offers ways to avoid some common mistakes we make when organizing.  What do most of us do before, that’s better done after organizing?  What about that junk drawer -- is it worth tackling?  Finally, what do you do with all those take-out menus?
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Dog Walking Safety Tips

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Sharon stresses the importance of keeping your dog safe during those walks.  On-leash or off-leash?  What about water?  Should you change up your route, or is better to keep it the same?  And what about night-time dog walking?
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