Windermere Blog | Category: Living

December 09, 2016

How to Step Up Your Entry Design With a New Welcome Mat

Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com

Right before the guests ring the doorbell or give the front door an old-fashioned knock, they step on your welcome mat. This mat serves two purposes: catching debris and adding style. Here are some ideas for how to give this entry detail a refresh before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begin.
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October 31, 2016

Friend or Foe? How to Identify, Trap and Rid your Home of Ghosts

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

How do you know when you have a ghost hanging out in your home? Signs include unexplained noises and voices, objects disappearing, electronics turning on and off by themselves, lights flickering, unexplained smells, or an uneasy feeling that you’re being watched. But how do you know for sure that it’s paranormal activity – and not the cat – causing these abnormalities?
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October 24, 2016

Make Your Move

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp

Moving is stressful, whether it is across town or cross-country. Once you have closed on your house, the reality of packing, moving, and setting up a new home can become overwhelming. While no list can make a move “stress-free”, planning ahead and staying organized can help make your move a little smoother. Here is our list of tips:
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October 10, 2016

Childproofing: Protect Your Family and Your Home from Potential Hazards

Posted in Living by Shelley Rossi

While supervision is the best way to keep your children safe at home, you can’t watch them every second. Childproofing, to whatever degree you are comfortable, will go a long way toward keeping your littlest loved ones safe and healthy at home.
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October 06, 2016

Should I Move or Remodel?

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp

There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question is: Should you stay or should you go? Choosing whether to remodel or move involves looking at a number of factors.
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September 27, 2016

Keeping Up with the Joneses: The Great Paint Debate

Posted in Living by Tyler Davis Jones

The vinyl siding of the 1942 Seattle Cape Cod fixer we purchased nine months ago had been sun bleached to the point of resembling a kind of soft lemon chiffon yellow you’d see on a cake your grandmother baked. Great for dessert, bad for today’s exterior home color. We wanted a charming, warm and inviting new exterior home color but were fearful about what it would cost to have a professional do it
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September 16, 2016

Here’s Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist:

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Fall is an ideal time to tackle maintenance projects both inside and outside. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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September 12, 2016

Great Design Element: Why Awnings Are Making a Comeback

Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com

Awnings are a valuable home design element that our grandparents knew all about. In the days before air conditioning, they were used to shade interiors and help keep homes cool. With the focus on sustainable design today, there’s renewed interest in the power of awnings.
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August 29, 2016

Relocating Your Home to Advance Your Career

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp

Many of us dream of getting a better job. But when a promotion or new job opportunity comes with a request to relocate, the result can be very disruptive to your home life. There’s a lot to consider when making this kind of move...
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August 26, 2016

8 Ways Your Kitchen Renovations Could Break Your Budget

Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com

When you begin planning a kitchen renovation project, you may have no idea how much your ideal vision might cost. The answer will likely depend on several factors, including the size of your space, what you will do to it, and your budget. In the end, the price of a renovation should largely be driven by your own choices.
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