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How to Create the Perfect Backyard Getaway

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - August 29, 2017
With fall approaching, cooler weather comes with the desire to stay outside a little longer than on those hot summer days. Try these ideas from Better Home and Garden Magazine paired with some examples of our own listings at Helen Adams Realty to turn your outdoor entertainment area into a relaxing backyard oasis.Dress up Your Deck: Decorating and connecting different levels of your outdoor space

Home Renovations That All Sellers Should Consider

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - August 14, 2017
With four hit HGTV shows, a bestselling book and years of success in real estate and renovations, Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott talked to Real Simple about what home renovations sellers should consider when putting their home on the market.It is no secret that once you prepare to list your home, the first things on the to-do list are some face-lifts around the house. Here are some big

How These Paint Colors Can Help Sell Your House

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 17, 2017
When beginning the process of selling a house, home owners can expect to make slight improvements in order to increase the value of their homes. An easy upgrade for home owners to increase the return on investment would be a fresh paint job. Buyers will not only notice the clean, new paint job but studies show that they might be more attracted to certain colors of paint, depending on the room in t

How to Turn a Small Yard Into a Huge Showpiece

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 10, 2017
First impressions are everything. Curb appeal and yard space can be a huge showpiece when putting your home on the market. It’s important for homeowners not to underestimate the power of a yard space, even if it’s limited in size.There are plenty of ways to enhance a small yard. From setting a focal point to using reflective materials, tweaking the furnishing scale, accenting with container garden

Choosing the Right Sheen for Your Home's Paint Job

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 13, 2017
Looking to give your home’s paint a fresh start this spring? The sheen of your paint matters as much as the color you choose. Most do-it-yourself painters overlook the sheen when deciding how to paint a room, but according to Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute, paint sheen affects the long term performance of a paint job so painters should be mindful of the sheen.Basically

Home Improvement Exhibit Comes to Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 27, 2017
The Charlotte Home Show is coming to the Charlotte Convention Center this weekend, Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.The Home Show will feature a varied collection of home improvement specialists who are there to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement plans or renovations. Homeowners are invited to learn about the different aspects involved in all stages of remodel

Decorating with Pantone's 2017 Color of the Year

By admin - January 04, 2017
After last year's shocking dual-tone pick, an anxious wait lead up to Pantone's release of their 2017 Color of the Year. The winner? Greenery, a bright, refreshing shade of yellow-green that, no doubt, was inspired by natural flourishes. Pantone says Greenery symbolizes new beginnings, and we cannot wait to begin inviting this color into our homes. If you're in need of a rejuvenating look, from a

Decorate With Your Instagram Photos

By admin - December 06, 2016
Calling all Instagram lovers! Get your favorite images from your phone and onto your walls with these new, fun ideas for displaying your Insta-pics. Instagram takes even the simplest cell phone photos and turns them into tiny works of art. If you don't use Instagram, these ideas can be applied to regular cell phone pictures too! Clip Them OnTie a length of baker's twine between two tacks on t

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorations

By admin - November 22, 2016
Between perfecting your turkey and pies, it can be easy to overlook the rest of the holiday table. Wow your guests with these easy to make rustic Thanksgiving table decorating ideas! Nutty Candles - Everyday glass containers can be transformed to be festive. Fill them with unshelled chestnuts or almonds to hold small candles in place. You can finish it off with a winding ribbon between each vase.

Homes with Great Outdoor Entertaining Spaces

By admin - September 28, 2016
As the weather begins to get cooler in the evenings, it'll be perfect for outdoor entertaining! Take a look at a few of our very own listings with beautiful outside spaces.Click a property for more details: [caption id="attachment_14208" align="alignnone" width="261"] 9438 White Hemlock Lane | $1,050,000| MLS#: 3212707 | Listing Courtesy of: Melissa Brown[/caption][caption id="attachment_1421

DIY Spotlight: Make Your Own Headboard

By admin - September 20, 2016
A bedroom never truly feels complete until the headboard is in place. Often a focal point of the room, retailers ask big bucks for this single piece of furniture. Don’t bother turning your pockets inside out for this statement piece just yet...it's an easy place to save a money. Check out this awesome list of DIY headboards and headboard alternatives that will give your bedroom the finished look y

Transitioning Decor from Summer to Fall

By admin - September 08, 2016
As summer turns to fall, use these easy ideas to ease into the crisp temperatures and falling leaves. A neutral palette and simple decorative elements will help you keep the best of both seasons in your home with style. [caption id="attachment_14126" align="alignleft" width="225"] Add natural elements to decorate for fall.[/caption]Use soft whites: One of the main benefits of a neutral palett

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