Decorating your home for the holidays when you’re trying to sell can cause an unnecessary amount of stress for homeowners. These simple, but stunning, options could be exactly what you’re looking for. 1. For an easy centerpiece, decorate a serving tray with ornaments. Add some greenery and you’ve got a festive but simple piece. 2. Use clear glass vases with evergreens or other seasonal greenery in them in various places in your home. 3. For this next DIY, grab a serving tray, a small sting of lights, egg cups and some clipped greens placed in floral foam. 4. Pick up some simple bottle brushes and color them with fabric dye. They make adorable mini Christmas trees to decorate your home. 5. Search through your cupboards for champagne flutes and other glassware. Add Christmas ornaments, pinecones and curled ribbon to the display to add some colour to your décor. 6. Cut and fold holiday theme scrapbooking paper to create trees of different sizes. These little additions can be added to any tabletop or mantel. 7. Grab your handy serving tray and a square glass vase. Add Christmas ornaments to the vase and wrap with a bow. Finish off with a sprinkle of faux snow. 8. If you have a large window in your home, choose a single colour and hang ornaments of different shapes using ribbon in front of it. 9. Carry your décor through every room in your home by wrapping wide ribbons around solid-colour pillows. Place them on chairs, couches or beds to add some holiday colour throughout. 10. In the kitchen, add a wreath above your stove or on a door leading to your outdoor patio. Copper coffee cups with candy canes in them on open shelves or on an island are a fun addition as well. 11. Secure a bunch of brown twigs with a rubber band, add a splash of greenery and tie with a bright coloured ribbon. This simple piece makes a great addition to add to a door or above a mantel. 12. Repurpose an old frame by forming a large triangle out of 16-gauge wire. Add horizontal pieces curled on the ends for branches. Hang small ornaments and add a bow or star to the top to finish of the homemade tree. 13. Fill clear glass mugs or cups with peppermint candies and candy canes to add to your decorative table. 14. Sprigs of pine and berries dress up framed photos that are already hanging on your walls. 15. Add fresh greenery, a large red ball, red-painted pinecones and a bright bow to add some colour to your snowy back or front yard. These 15 tips are all simple, effective and budget friendly ways to bring the holidays to your home. Giving your potential buyers a peek into what Christmas can look like in your home is a great way to make them feel right at home!
5 Tips For Hiring the Right Moving Company
Hiring a moving company is a big decision. You’re trusting your valuables, decor, furniture and more to a group of people you’ve just met. These items are both valuable and invaluable and you never want to risk losing or damaging anything in a move. Here are five things to consider when determining who to hire. Take Inventory When a moving company comes to assess your home they will take an inventory of your belongings. They will count boxes, note fragile items, count furniture, etc. In order to give a proper quote, this needs to be done in person. An experienced moving company will be able to calculate the size of truck needed to complete your move while keeping your items safe. No Large Deposits Required Any reputable moving company will not require you to drop a large deposit out of pocket before your move. You’ll need to be prepared to pay upon arrival and unloading at your new home. Avoid Name Switchers When some businesses get bad reviews on places like the Better Business Bureau, social media, etc. they switch names. One slight name change during the course of the business may just mean a change of ownership or something minor so don’t stress about that. Watch for businesses with a habit of changing names regularly! Check For References Before even asking for an estimate ask your friends and family for recommendations. Chances are you know someone that has used a mover. Reputable companies will have reviews on their website and social media too. Contracts with Missing Information You should never sign any legally binding document if there is information missing. Get your quote in writing, and make sure to only sign a contract that includes the price, date and time of the move, proper addresses, notes about extra fees, etc. If the company is encouraging you to sign something incomplete, turn the other way. Signing an incomplete contract opens you to the risk of issues, additional costs, and more. Hiring a moving company is much the same as hiring other professionals. Trust your gut instinct and remember, the cheapest quote almost never gives you the best service. Quality over quantity always.