by Marti Reeder | Dec 21, 2022 | Entertaining, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance
The holidays bring family together. But when that family is gathering in your home, it can mean weeks of planning, prepping, and cleaning. Ensure your next houseguests have a comfortable stay with these practical tips. Restock and Refresh Your Fridge Spend more time...
by Marti Reeder | May 13, 2020 | Design, Energy, Entertaining, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Remodeling, Home Selling, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Real Estate
In past years there’s been a real movement toward “open concept” living. Historically, homes were built with rooms being specified for particular purposes, and there wasn’t much crossover. Kitchens were for cooking, not entertaining and gathering. Dining rooms were...
by Dana Neuts | Nov 27, 2017 | Entertaining, Home Decor, Home Ownership, Home Selling
When we think of the holidays, we often think of shopping, cooking, decorating and spending time with friends and family. We don’t want to think about moving, but sometimes selling your home during the holidays is the right time for you to sell. If that’s...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 3, 2015 | Entertaining, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Moving, Reporter
So, you’ve bought your first home, but don’t know where to start after you close. What’s next? Here’s what you can expect: Take a trip to your local home improvement store. Whether your house is a fixer upper, or you want to add some shelves to that new walk-in...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 24, 2015 | Design, Entertaining, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Reporter
So you bought a new house, but you don’t know how to make it welcoming and inviting to new guests. Here are some handy tips and tricks to make your new house a home. Bring in lots of light. Homes full of light are more welcoming than dimly lit homes. Add decorative...