Windermere Blog | Category: Living

April 25, 2014

2014 Spring Home Trends

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Throw open the windows and freshen up your space with some of these fun spring and summer design trends!
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December 24, 2013

Last minute holiday gifts (with added tax benefits)

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

The holidays are in full throttle and the year is quickly coming to an end. You have a few days left to get some last minute gifts/improvements for your home and reap the rewards of the tax benefits in your 2013 taxes.
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December 06, 2013

Modern holiday decorations

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Do you deck the halls of your home with cherished family holiday decorations or are you drawn to the sleek minimalist lines of contemporary holiday displays? For those of you who might be looking for ways to give life to old decorations or you simply need some inspiration to add to your current repertoire, we have added a Modern Holiday Décor board to our Pinterest page.
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October 30, 2013

Tips for Dealing with the Undead

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Spooky critters aren’t the only things that go bump in the night. Other possible causes? Try a zombie apocalypse, ghosts, or even vampires. Here are some tips on how to deal with whatever might be haunting your home:
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October 25, 2013

When Things Go Bump in the Night

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

It’s Halloween; the time of year when people decorate their homes with haunting embellishments and spooky décor. Bats, spiders, and rodents are all good and fun when they’re made of plastic, but when you have the real thing taking up residence in your home, it’s no treat. Here are some tips for making sure these frightening critters don’t make your house their permanent home.
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October 11, 2013

Preventative Home Maintenance: Fall 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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April 25, 2013

Follow the Direction in Which the House Is Growing

Posted in Living by Patricia Atkins

A well-planned landscape enhances the value of your home and lets you extend the walls of your home from lot line to lot line.
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March 29, 2013

Oh My Aching Back: Cabinet Heights to the Rescue

Posted in Living by Lorelei Barrett

When approaching a kitchen or bath remodel or new construction, you can make things a lot more comfortable by getting creative with the heights of your base cabinets.
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March 22, 2013

Fear of Commitment? Choosing the Right Colors for Your Home

Posted in Living by Lorelei Barrett

One of the most frequent questions interior designers hear is how to choose colors for a home. We all love color, but some people are afraid of using color in their home. Many find they fear committing to a certain color scheme or making a mistake after it is all done. Here are some ideas to help to get you started.
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February 15, 2013

Ask the Experts: What do you want to know about home design?

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

In March, Windermere real estate agents will be answering your questions about home design on the Windermere Blog and Facebook page. What do you want to know about getting your home ready to sell, designing your new space, home remodeling, architecture, and gardening?
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