Archives for February 2016

Adding Value to Your Home

If you’re about to place your home on the market and wondering just what you can do to maximize your asking price, pay attention. There are a number of home improvements you can make that pay significant dividends. Some require a small investment, others a little more. Take a look at the infographic below for some ideas on what you can do to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.Addin value to your home

Made by the talented people over at http://www.renovationkingdom.com.au/

Do It Yourself vs. Do It For Me

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Never Give Up: The Story Of Famous Failures

Albert EinsteinA great video to inspire us to keep going!

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10 mistakes to avoid when investing in real estate

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12 Features in a Kid-Friendly Home

kid friendlyIncorporate these elements to create a stylish and worry-free environment for you and your family

A child’s laughter can permeate a home and warm the coldest of hearts. Kids can also create lots of messes, from the living room to the bathroom and everywhere in between. Here are 12 features that can help you create a kid-friendly home that’s clean, organized, safe — and fun for all.

The Kitchen of the Future

kitchen of the futureA new survey reveals global kitchen trends with staying power

What will the kitchen of tomorrow look like? Just ask the people building and planning the kitchens of today. With that in mind, we asked homeowners in 11 countries — the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Denmark — through a series of discussions, polls, surveys and interviews to describe the ins and outs of kitchen projects they had recently completed, have underway or are planning to start in the next three months.

Houzz data shows that 41 percent of homeowners are remodeling kitchens that are 16 to 30 years old. With nearly 9,000 people responding to Houzz’s most recent kitchen survey — 85 percent had completed or worked on their kitchen project in 2015 and the rest planned to start in early 2016 — that means their choices in layout, materials, storage and special features offer insight into trends you’ll no doubt see in kitchens for years to come.

Cleaning Your Drain Is Important

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The maestro of the mini-piano [video]

toy pianoWith a doctorate from Juilliard, Margaret Leng Tan  is the rare musician who chooses toy instruments.

She’s even played them at Carnegie Hall.

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How to be Happy: 11 Steps to Happiness

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