Posts from May 2019

When you are a homeowner, you own everything inside that home and outside of it, within the confines of your property lines. You can change out light fixtures, remove carpeting, cut down trees and uproot plants and shrubs whenever the mood strikes you. However, if you're selling, things change to some degree, and some of those belongings are considered fittings and fixtures, which means they are part of the property to be transferred to the new owner. So what are some of the things that typically must be left for your buyer? Here are five things to leave behind when you're selling your home:

1. Wired-in fittings/fixtures – This may include ceiling fans, light fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, sprinkler systems, home security systems and pretty much anything else that is hard-wired into the home's electrical...

Whether you want an updated look to wow potential buyers or a more personalized look for your new home, painting the front door can make a big impact. But what color should you go with? Here are a few tips and some trendy color suggestions to get your home looking its best.

Start with the color wheel

If you aren't sure what colors go together, using a color wheel to pick the right door color can help. The color schemes below represent arrangements of color that are generally pleasing.

• Monochromatic. Shades and tints of the same color. Example: maroon, red, and pink. 
• Analogous. Two to four colors directly next to each other on the color wheel. Examples: orange, yellow-orange, and yellow or blue, green, and yellow.
• Complimentary. Two colors that are exactly opposite each other on the c...