As I watch the snow melt on the ground in my backyard, I can't help but feel excited to hear we're springing ahead this weekend-- which means spring time is quickly approaching. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, daylight saving time begins setting the clocks forward by one hour,...
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Tori Toth's 2019 Spring Home Goals
I don't know about you, but I'm getting cabin fever here in New York City, you know when you feel you're just a few weeks away from full blooms, warmer weather and sandals, but the temperature outside is only flirting with 40 degrees. (Ahhhhh!) So, whenever I feel...
How to Get Your Kids To Do Chores At Every Age
Keeping a property tidy is hard enough, let alone when you have one or more children living with you. (Maybe that's why I stick to fur babies!) Picking up spills, clothes and toys becomes a never-ending chore, that's found to be an irresponsible practice when paired...
How to Use a Home Decor Theme In a Room
Not sure how to use a home decor theme in a room? No worries, it's easy to use a theme to add personality into a space...the hardest part is deciding what theme to show off. Homeowners have so many themes to choose from. Whether you take a cue from a location, design...
5 Kid-Friendly Features Home Sellers Should Showcase When Selling
Selling a property becomes a bit more complex when kids are involved because homebuyers are looking for that perfect combination of size and safety. Family-oriented homebuyers will not settle for less on their buyer wish list when it comes to looking for kid-friendly...
How to Decorate an Open Layout in a Home
Does your home represent a floor plan with an open layout? It can be a challenging room to furnish if you're having trouble determining where one area ends and another begins without a wall forcing you to stop. A layout's openness usually provides more space than a...
Where to Start If You Want to Stage a Home on a Budget
So, you've made the life altering decision to sell your home and move on. That's great! But, there is a lot of planning and preparation that has to coincide with this decision before placing the property on the real estate market. What's your price point? Who's your...
Tori’s 2018 Summer Home Goals
Summer is the season that reminds us of vitality, it symbolizes freedom, growth and exudes youthfulness as we take part in fun activities. The days are longer and the nights warmer to spend more time outdoors—gardening in the yard, jumping in the pool, firing up the...
[VIDEO] 10 Important Measurements to Follow When Decorating a Home
Have you ever tried decorating a home and the space felt "off," like something was wrong with it, but you couldn't put your finger on it? Well, in most cases the problem is derived from the placement of objects.When it's time to decorate a home, it's important to know...
Behind-the-Scenes of Fox 5 NY Home Staging News Segment
We recently had the opportunity of showcasing our home staging work on a local New York City news channel, Fox 5 NY. The news segment highlighted how you present a home for an open house and a real estate listing can make a huge difference in its sales price. Come...
[Shop the Look] 8 Fool-Proof Wall Art Ideas to Choose in Your Home
Have a room with empty walls? Why not, dress the space with these eight wall art ideas. When decorating a home, wall art is one way to bring flair, personality and style into each room. From framed photos to contemporary painted canvas, there are many ideas you can...
[Checklist Inside] Home Staging Tips to Prepare for an Open House
Having an open house in your home is an opportunity to get your product in front of potential customers, so it's important to put your best foot forward and make sure your home is prepared properly for sale. While opinions about whether to hold an open house vary from...
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