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  • 5 Things to Look for During a Listing Presentation

    When it comes time to sell your home, it is crucial to find a real estate agent who you trust will get the job done effectively and efficiently. Take the time do your research, and narrow in on some real estate agents that truly appeal to you. The more agents you meet, the better informed you will be about the process of selling your home. Then you can schedule a listing presentation with those you’ve selected. A listing presentation is essentially an interview with the real estate agent so you can gain a better understanding of their personality, skillset, experience and industry knowledge. There are some key things to look for that can help you choose the best agent for your house and needs.

    5 Things to Look for During a Listing Presentation - bhgrelife.com1. Experience

    Experience is by far one of the most important things to look at during a listing presentation. However, that’s not to say that new real estate agents can’t do the job for you, and in this case, you want to consider their background within the industry, such as education and certifications. If you are meeting with an experienced real estate agent, review their records of sales to see if they are familiar and successful with the type of property you’re listing. You also want to see if they are familiar with your area, as this can be a huge selling factor.

  • Trendy Treehouses Uproot Millions

    Happy April Fool’s Day from Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate! Before you make like a tree and leaf, check out some our favorite decor tips and design inspiration to make this spring your best season yet!

    Top 10 Decorating Tips for Your Home

    Improve Your Curb Appeal

    Tips for Water-Efficient Landscaping

    Foolproof DIYs You Will Want to Do this Year

    Fun Springtime DIY Paint Projects

    Organization Tips for Every Room of Your Home

    Revive & Refresh Your Home: 100 Quick & Easy Tips

    Don’t forget to visit our blog every week for more home and garden tips!

  • 5 Master Bedroom Decorating Tips

    We’ve all seen photos or been through an open house that showcases a luxurious master bedroom. Every inch of the room flows together eloquently with the rest, in a desirably tranquil atmosphere. Did you know that you can recreate the same feeling within your very own home? With these five master bedroom decorating tips, you can rest in a room that feels like a five-star hotel penthouse suite – and for a fraction of the cost.

    5 Master Bedroom Decorating Tips - bhgrelife.com1. Always Focus on Comfort

    It’s important to remember the purpose of the master bedroom, and also how much time you spend in your bed each night. With this in mind, you’ll quickly come to the conclusion that comfort is an absolute must. Be sure to purchase high-quality sheets and fluffy comforters, while focusing less on luxurious furniture for the room. You can snag a stylish bed, dresser, chaise lounge, and whatever else you need at an affordable price, but comfort is something you just can’t skip out on. Opt for higher thread counts, a high-quality mattress, supportive pillows, and a good comforter.

  • Top 10 Decorating Tips for Your Home

    Whether you’re planning on decorating for a little pick-me-up within your interior design, or you just moved into a new home and want to make it match your style, you may need to get your hands on some interior design tricks. Whatever your reason, everything you need is right here. With minimal effort and cost, you just can’t go wrong with these 10 decorating tips for your home:

    Top 10 Decorating Tips for Your Home – bhgrelife.com1. Paint, Paint, Paint

    It is amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for the interior of your home – and exterior if you want to expand your project outdoors. There are some simple tricks that can make a huge difference without having to paint your entire house: focus on smaller rooms within your home and paint them in soft, lighter colors to instantly make them appear larger. Or, for a fun and fresh pop of color, paint an accent wall, bookcase or even the front door.

  • Top 10 Staging Tips for Your Home

    The key to staging your home is to take a look at it from an outside perspective and view this as an investment: staging is a huge selling factor when it comes to putting your home on the market. It can greatly assist you in selling quickly and at your asking price. Although clearing out your memorabilia and personal touches can be a daunting task, it is incredibly important to prepare your house for selling. Your home needs to appeal to a broad range of people within the target market. So, once you’re ready, these tips will help you stage your home to perfection:

    Top 10 Staging Tips for Your Home - bhgrelife.com1. Enhance the Curb Appeal

    First impressions are everything, and it will take a split second for potential buyers to form an opinion of your home and to determine whether it is for them or not. Although your house may be stunning on the inside, with all the best features, if the exterior doesn’t reflect this, potential buyers may skip the opportunity to check out the interior. Enhance the curb appeal with some TLC. Power wash siding and walkways, keep windows clean, maintain the landscape and repaint where needed.

  • Our Favorite Easter Recipes

    One of our favorite holidays is coming up, and that just so happens to be Easter! Easter can be one of the best holidays of the year, due in large part to the various recipes and treats to make. Even better: these treats are enjoyed by both adults and kids alike, for an all-around family-friendly gathering.

    Here, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite recipes that are perfect for the upcoming Easter celebrations:

    Our Favorite Easter Recipes - bhgrelife.com

    Rabbit Bunny Buns for Easter from Dessert First

    This Rabbit Bunny Buns recipe is one of our favorite in the entire collection. We can’t help but love how adorable these rabbits look, too. The best part is that they taste just as wonderful as they look, and they are definitely a crowd pleaser. We hope you enjoy making them!

  • How to Select a Backsplash for Your Kitchen

    The kitchen is believed to be the heart of the home, and one one area that the entire family gathers to make delicious and hearty memories regularly. It’s also a huge selling point if you’re looking to put your house on the market in the future. A kitchen’s backsplash is like its jewelry, adding a touch of sparkle and flair. It can also help bring your kitchen décor together while making the room easier to clean, which is always a bonus.

    To determine what backsplash is best for your kitchen, you must first know the options – and there are a lot. Here are some things to consider:

    How to Select a Backsplash for Your Kitchen - bhgrelife.com

    1. Consider the Material

    When selecting a backsplash for your kitchen, the first thing you need to consider is the material. You have an abundance of options to choose from, as tiles can come in cement, mosaic, pattern, laser cut, subway – and the list goes on. A few of our favorites are:

    • Mirror backsplash: Incorporating a mirror backsplash into your kitchen is an excellent and flawless way to lighten up the room, and can even make the smallest of kitchens look significantly larger.
    • Ceramic backsplash: Ceramic tiles are the most commonly used ones for backsplashes and come in a wide range of colors and designs that can be perfect for adding some personality into your interior.
    • Glass backsplash: Glass backsplashes are a new trend that add a bit of sparkle and shine into your kitchen. As a bonus, they’re super easy to clean!
    • Mosaic tile backsplash: Mosaic tiles offer a unique, rich and attractive look.

    These are just a few of the materials available to you when creating your backsplash; there are many more, so explore your options!

  • The Newest Hue: Blue

    One of the coolest colors on the spectrum is now the hottest hue in decorating. Blue is as familiar as the sky and as versatile as a pair of jeans, making it a universal favorite. Using blue in changing shades, varying intensities, and different patterns creates high-impact rooms that please the eye. And while it may be considered a “trend” color now, blue has staying power. In its range of hues—sky, aqua, turquoise, cobalt, indigo, navy—blue offers a livable, everyday palette you can use now and still love later.

    The Newest Hue: Blue - bhgrelife.com

    Blues perfectly play off of white or neutral elements already in your home and the diverse shades mix and match well together. However, as a general rule, pair darker tones with lighter ones for a balanced combination. If there is a blue you particularly love, you might choose to paint the walls that color. But if you’re looking for less of a commitment, even adding in a new decorative accessory like a ceramic lamp in a bright teal gives a room a little lift so it feels more current.

  • Foolproof DIYs You Will Want to Do this Year

    Do-it-Yourself projects (DIYs) are a huge trend right now for many reasons. These are the projects you don’t need a natural talent for craftiness, or professional skills, to perfect. With a quick online search, you’ll be amazed what you can make out of the old belongings laying around your home. Here are some of the top foolproof DIYs for 2016 that can thoroughly enhance the interior of your home while putting something old to good use.

    Foolproof DIYs You Will Want to Do this Year - bhgrelife.com

    1. Use a Paint Pen in Your Kitchen

    Paint pens are one of the coolest things out there for foolproof DIYs. They’re also incredibly inexpensive and super simple to use. You can use one to write elegant cursive or add unique designs on your mugs, keeping paint away from any part of the surface your mouth might touch; once you design the mug, you just need to bake it for 40 minutes at 375 degrees. You can do the same on your dining set or teapot and even wine glasses. Before you know it, you’ll have a dose of individuality added to your kitchen with little effort.

  • Ask a Pro Q&A: Building an Outdoor Kitchen

    Warmer weather is on the way and we can’t wait to spend time in the backyard! We know our readers feel the same way, especially Faye T. and her family. They’re planning to build an incredible outdoor kitchen, complete with a combustion stove. But how can they ensure a safe, family-friendly space? Dream Team member and outdoor design expert Carson Arthur has the recipe for building their backyard oasis!

    Ask a Pro Q&A: Building an Outdoor Kitchen - bhgrelife.com

    Q: We’ve made 2016 the year of creating our dream home! We’ve been working on a few updates inside, but we can’t wait to start building an outdoor kitchen. We would love to include a combustion stove but, of course, we want to be careful and not run into any issues down the road. How can we proceed?

    -Faye T. 

    A: The trick with combustion stoves is to give them adequate space away from anything flammable or heat-retaining. It makes for a tricky design in an outdoor kitchen. You might want to consider going with a style almost like a galley kitchen with an outdoor island. That way you can have the workspace without the threat of catching it on fire from the heat.

    -Carson A.