Carol Freyer
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The Dirt on Dahlias
A well stocked garden really can make a difference to the amount of buyers who find your house appealing. A cared-for garden can indicate a cared-for house, and it also adds to the curb appeal of your home. For a really eye-stopping front yard, you cannot beat the beautiful and vividly colored dahlia. These blooms need the minimum of care and produce an 'exhibition-type' display even for the novice gardener. Some people feel... (posted by Carol 3 years 126 days ago.)
A well stocked garden really can make a difference to the amount of buyers who find your house appealing. A cared-for garden can indicate a cared-for house, and it also adds to the curb appeal of your home. For a really eye-stopping front yard, you cannot beat the beautiful and vividly colored dahlia. These blooms need the minimum of care and produce an 'exhibition-type' display even for the novice gardener. Some people feel... (posted by Carol 3 years 126 days ago.)
Get Your Heating Bill Down
As the weather cools down, it's time to start thinking about energy efficient heating options. Fireplaces have long been a favorite among homeowners, as they create a wonderfully cozy ambience in any room, but they also cause a lot of cold air to circulate when they are alight. Some statistics say that as much as 80% of the hot air can be lost up the chimney. If that is added to the amount of cold air that is pulled from the... (posted by Carol 3 years 127 days ago.)
As the weather cools down, it's time to start thinking about energy efficient heating options. Fireplaces have long been a favorite among homeowners, as they create a wonderfully cozy ambience in any room, but they also cause a lot of cold air to circulate when they are alight. Some statistics say that as much as 80% of the hot air can be lost up the chimney. If that is added to the amount of cold air that is pulled from the... (posted by Carol 3 years 127 days ago.)
Tiny Spaces Can Be Stylish Places
Many home buyers struggle to find properties that are in the location they want, at a price they can afford, and with enough space to move around in. In order to satisfy their needs for location and price, buyers often compromise when it comes to square footage, and can end up in a tight squeeze. Nothing can drive a homeowner mad more quickly than living in a home that is simply too small. Lack of storage space and... (posted by Carol 3 years 218 days ago.)
Many home buyers struggle to find properties that are in the location they want, at a price they can afford, and with enough space to move around in. In order to satisfy their needs for location and price, buyers often compromise when it comes to square footage, and can end up in a tight squeeze. Nothing can drive a homeowner mad more quickly than living in a home that is simply too small. Lack of storage space and... (posted by Carol 3 years 218 days ago.)
Marketing to Seniors in the Real Estate Market
If you are a real estate agent and have a senior citizen for a client, there are a few things to keep in mind when helping them buy a home. Seniors are our connection to the past, and they should be honored as such. Unfortunately, many predators target seniors with financial scams of various kinds, which can leave them broke and humiliated. Keep this in mind when working with a senior for the first time.... (posted by Carol 3 years 278 days ago.)
If you are a real estate agent and have a senior citizen for a client, there are a few things to keep in mind when helping them buy a home. Seniors are our connection to the past, and they should be honored as such. Unfortunately, many predators target seniors with financial scams of various kinds, which can leave them broke and humiliated. Keep this in mind when working with a senior for the first time.... (posted by Carol 3 years 278 days ago.)
Hanging Baskets that Last All Year Round
You know spring has arrived when the stores put out their display of colorful hanging baskets. Why wait til spring, wouldn't it be great to celebrate the seasons all year round? You can do this by creating an all season hanging planter that changes with each of the four seasons. Start by buying a strong, attractive hanging basket holder that will last. Try to avoid those cheap, white plastic, disposable... (posted by Carol 3 years 279 days ago.)
You know spring has arrived when the stores put out their display of colorful hanging baskets. Why wait til spring, wouldn't it be great to celebrate the seasons all year round? You can do this by creating an all season hanging planter that changes with each of the four seasons. Start by buying a strong, attractive hanging basket holder that will last. Try to avoid those cheap, white plastic, disposable... (posted by Carol 3 years 279 days ago.)
The Art of the Knot: Designing An Herb Knot Garden For Beginners.
A knot garden is a series of plants set so that when one views them from afar, they form an illusion of patterned rope weaving in and out and around itself. This type of garden emerged during Queen Elizabeth I's reign, a relative of the "parterre", Italian/French gardens that were arranged in decorative patterns. A knot garden is an attractive way to plant herbs for your kitchen garden... (posted by Carol 3 years 306 days ago.)
A knot garden is a series of plants set so that when one views them from afar, they form an illusion of patterned rope weaving in and out and around itself. This type of garden emerged during Queen Elizabeth I's reign, a relative of the "parterre", Italian/French gardens that were arranged in decorative patterns. A knot garden is an attractive way to plant herbs for your kitchen garden... (posted by Carol 3 years 306 days ago.)
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