Lauramartindale

LATEST ARTICLES ( 13 )

• Preparing a Home for Sale in Today’s Housing Market

  I first addressed this topic in February 2009, and three years later, things haven’t changed much at all. Selling a home in today’s real estate market remains... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Kitchen Nook Comes Alive with Reclaimed Wood Furniture

  

  Many homeowners today find themselves unhappy with the decor or furniture in their home but feel that they can’t afford to buy something new and exciting. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Renew Bedroom Furniture with Paint and Seashells

  

  If you feel bored with dreary bedroom furniture, here’s something to consider doing to spruce it up. Whether for home staging or interior decorating for persona... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Home Staging Tips: Before You Sell Or Rent

  

  Whether you are trying to sell or rent your home, effective home staging will help you get more attention, command a higher price, and close a deal more quickly... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• New Seashell Creations Web Site Offers Seashell Mirrors and Home Decor

  

  I am pleased to announce that I have officially launched a new web site showcasing my custom handmade seashell home decor. For now, my gallery of in-stock... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Simple Courtyard Makeover Makes It Look Like New

  

  I was confronted with a small 12′ x 12′ courtyard for a guest cottage that had a lot of issues — not the least of which was extensive dryrot and... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Bathtub Refinishing Rather Than Replacement

  

  If you have a tub that is looking old and scarred, but the tub is not rusted out, you might want to consider porcelain refinishing rather than replacement. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Home Decorating and Staging Using Craigslist

  When home remodeling, home decorating, or home staging, you will eventually come to the point where you need to find new furniture and decor that better... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• House Flipping for Profit Has Re-emerged

  I read an article the other day on Bloomberg.com about the re-emergence of house flippers. Those who can pick up great prices on foreclosures and remodel... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Is the Housing Market Done Falling?

  I came across an article from The Market Oracle in the U.K. that talks about the U.S. housing market, current values, supply and demand, and whether the... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Choosing Paint for Your Home Interior? Here’s a Great Web App

  If you are considering painting a room…or perhaps your entire home interior, I came across a really useful web application that can help you visualize how a... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Creative Painting Services, Murals and Portraits

  I recently learned of another Laura Martindale out there, and it turns out this namesake is a distant relative who offers an interesting service that dovetails... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2010 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE

• Tax Credits for Home Buying & Remodeling

  Now might be a good time to review the tax credits that are available for home purchases, move-ups, and remodeling projects. Note that a tax credit is a direct... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2009 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, REAL ESTATE