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DIY Weekend Projects

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11733092936/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Weekend Projects by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Weekend Projects" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/11733092936_e5fe903fa2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://everyday-simple.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-bathtub-caddy.html?showComment=1365808089102#c6246161475538932333" target="_blank">DIY Bathtub Caddy</a> // <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/08/x-leg-bench-guest-tutorial/" target="_blank">DIY X-leg Bench</a></div><br />I'm eyeing a few DIY projects that will help finish off our Master Suite remodel (come February/March) and these two pieces are at the top of my list. They can't be too hard to DIY, right? The instructions seem simple enough.<br /><br />What are you DIY'ing this weekend?<br /><br /><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kayla.janachovsky.7#!/HomeComingBlog?fref=ts" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_Pj6vnMDpQUHKlu_39dxMSaeArsN9pX9P6vVuj3FoeU3R1zTwcJV7EwPDWzUWCn_D-w214vAZDS2ny0euWMnJYTEkBo5jdJJpDdngO_lF61TFgwHe0YD9pun4raxtbASicisO1WVPq3b/s1600/facebook.png" /></a><a href="http://pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcc4elNOryTpEcT4nlBiU0OLRjtOIHwiIj25SyofGYDMInjMqe_yXzXM9S0wYR4Zj45aBGtAZWNa8CpGoPyejEF47syFMD91YxfqmqSsLN6KW9hBZ01INBxIYEQkbvS9xQYhndChkSLKk/s1600/pinterest.png" /></a><a href="http://statigr.am/klacowsky" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqP3_bBugv7-SIEyAlvilM0ew7xpFtd2-MDhDDpww7hwJUb5TsYQ0OQPuCtiGzCuX_KY_05HlVxbtcAhlr7hznUwvTfmc-dyU9wHu26YS-9FnF1bKQXqaO6miiS_TaXYPIfDHemLICQmH/s1600/instagram.png" /></a><a href="mailto:klacowsky@gmail.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pw8P8FgWwLkWYhZd6JnEEr0svlkC2jK_0d68f6_jfuCoDGqQzYe_oMnv1glzZdp3aZQMkX-hHPdhVOOucTKjOq07NEt68abGnzdBBa6MBMcqFWct3Ev10NzF66I-_YAO6O6KYu18NYEv/s1600/mail.png" /></a></center>

DIY Weekend Projects

DIY Bathtub Caddy // DIY X-leg Bench I'm eyeing a few DIY projects that will help finish off our Master Suite remodel (come February/Ma...

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2014 Home Coming goals

Hellooo friends. It's day 2 of 2014 and even though I think I'm coming down with a cold already, I just <i>know</i> that 2014 is going to be a great year. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11709399164/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="New Year by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="New Year" height="543" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/11709399164_360fb84b2f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://saffronavenue.com/blog/uncategorized/cheers-2014-happy-new-year/" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Justin & I have one <b>big</b> goal for 2014 - and a few little ones that we wanted to share with you as a way to kick off the new year.<br /><br /><u><b>Our 2014 Goals</b></u><br /><br /><b>1 // Finish remodeling our house, and take some time to enjoy it! </b><br /><br />We took (almost) the whole month of December off of our remodel between our vacation and the holidays, so it's time to ramp up and get this thing on the road! We're working on the bathroom & closet as we speak, and hope to be done around February/March. And boy, we can not wait to share it with all of you!!<br /><br /><b>2 // Relax for once. </b><br /><br />I'm the type of person that always has to be doing something. I don't know how to sit and relax. In 2013 we moved straight from six months of marathon training into a five-ish month home remodel with no time to relax. It's catching up with us.  I need to learn to give myself time to rewind and relax. I don't always need to be busy crossing off something on my to-do list. <br /><br /><b>3 // Spend quality time with loved ones (with all of our newly-found spare time!)</b><br /><b><br /></b>Since we'll be relaxing more, that means we'll have a TON more time to spend with our friends and family.  Spending time with loved ones was definitely something that got lost in 2013, so we're looking to make it up to everyone this year!! <b><br /></b><br /><b><br /></b><b>4 // Do more of what we love. And less of what we don't. </b><br /><br />Not that we don't already do what we love, but let's try to hone in on those things, shall we? <br /><br />And our biggest, baddest goal of the year?!?!?<br /><br /><b>5 // Open our own furniture & design business. </b><br /><br />Yup, we're doing it. We've heard from so many of you that we're pretty good at building furniture. So, why not?! It's something we love doing (see goal #4), so let's put our heart and soul into it. We're scared and a little clueless, but we're starting to dig in and plan this all out.<br /><br />With Justin's expertise in building and my design & business sense, I think we're going to kill it!  So, post-remodel and a little relaxing time (see goal #2) we're going to put together a business plan, a website & etsy shop, and start building some furniture!! Some of the first pieces in the shop? None other than our <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-coffee-table.html" target="_blank">coffee table</a>, <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/diy-matching-coffee-table-end-table.html" target="_blank">end table</a> and <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/updating-our-couch-sleeve.html" target="_blank">couch sleeve</a>!<br /><br />Needless to say, we're pretty excited about 2014.<br /><br />How about you? What are your goals for 2014? And who wants to go to the spa with me to learn how to relax?<br /><br /><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kayla.janachovsky.7#!/HomeComingBlog?fref=ts" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_Pj6vnMDpQUHKlu_39dxMSaeArsN9pX9P6vVuj3FoeU3R1zTwcJV7EwPDWzUWCn_D-w214vAZDS2ny0euWMnJYTEkBo5jdJJpDdngO_lF61TFgwHe0YD9pun4raxtbASicisO1WVPq3b/s1600/facebook.png" /></a><a href="http://pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcc4elNOryTpEcT4nlBiU0OLRjtOIHwiIj25SyofGYDMInjMqe_yXzXM9S0wYR4Zj45aBGtAZWNa8CpGoPyejEF47syFMD91YxfqmqSsLN6KW9hBZ01INBxIYEQkbvS9xQYhndChkSLKk/s1600/pinterest.png" /></a><a href="http://statigr.am/klacowsky" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqP3_bBugv7-SIEyAlvilM0ew7xpFtd2-MDhDDpww7hwJUb5TsYQ0OQPuCtiGzCuX_KY_05HlVxbtcAhlr7hznUwvTfmc-dyU9wHu26YS-9FnF1bKQXqaO6miiS_TaXYPIfDHemLICQmH/s1600/instagram.png" /></a><a href="mailto:klacowsky@gmail.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pw8P8FgWwLkWYhZd6JnEEr0svlkC2jK_0d68f6_jfuCoDGqQzYe_oMnv1glzZdp3aZQMkX-hHPdhVOOucTKjOq07NEt68abGnzdBBa6MBMcqFWct3Ev10NzF66I-_YAO6O6KYu18NYEv/s1600/mail.png" /></a></center><br />

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2013 most viewed

J'espère que vous avez passé un très bon réveillon de Nouvel An hier! Moi, je profite de mes derniers jours tranquilles en Suède avant de retourner à Paris samedi prochain... Ca fait du bien de recharger ses batteries pour pouvoir attaquer 2014 pleine d'énergie :)<br /><br />Mais commençons la nouvelle année par une rétroperspective des articles les plus vus sur ce blog en 2013! Une nouvelle collection IKEA et des intérieurs aux mélanges de style personnels font parties des plus vus et partagés l'année passée. Cliquer sur la photo pour voir l'article d'origine.<br /><br /><i>I hope you had a great New Year's Eve yesterday! I'm enjoying my last quiet days in Sweden before returning to Paris on Saturday... It's great to be able to recharge your batteries in order to start 2014 filled with new energy :)</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>But let's begin the new year with a review of 2013's most viewed posts on this blog! A new</i><i> IKEA collection and interiors with a personal style mix were among the most seen and shared the past year. Click on the photo to see the original post.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.se/2013/02/ikea-stockholm-2013.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuYgINU7J7KXWvneq5NUUcwIZ6vSg07UDodd-BVmmSLsKpQIr6CsEfEWWmpbRHsarT_1NPPS5s5soErKJjc1a5I_zwF7X3PkIgXqfS9j8EV_SrmlzIcI0EMp-3WmmmkrCNGhqReeyEcI/s1600/IMG_1144-1.JPG" /></a></div><br />1. Mes propre photos de la nouvelle collection IKEA Stockholm, présentée dans un appartement sublime a Paris.<br /><i>1. My own photos of the new IKEA collection, presented in a beautiful flat in Paris.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.se/2013/07/style-mix.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJqyXhkGuleIiduwEQXZJNXPaHo8gZlV6Jck9uHRgEpdy80h7yhY5-AT_HWV8aO9eXcHl9M_q7q14VpC8MfmBRVHMWTptGW7p_kbDQZ_R0Eeh_XVg6D9cnauD2EabS-d4f2Q2dh5nuJc/s1600/45QIH8MP8JCUM13C_773.jpeg" /></a></div><i><br /></i>2. Un appartement a Malmö avec un joli mélange de pièces iconiques et trouvailles personnelles.<br /><i>2. A flat in Malmö with a nice mix of iconic pieces and personal finds.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.se/2013/02/inspiration-vendre.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVa-pVzvwipCQ4jDZFzvFo4EsGe6-I_ebGksO33xk9geXCA9bylWsJDQquDP6BznXd4BhivtgZtBgnTLX805tyKP7RhUGmIf2EPNnN9eznNO8Arv7mn9SaRQapSwIIxV4MEgHCrclE7Q/s1600/SFD6092B9A80A1D4B6E85700C20A0969CFE_960x.jpg" /></a></div><i><br /></i>3. Le stylisme de Fantastic Frank nous a inspiré tout au long de l'année, comme dans cet appartement en vente à Stockholm.<br /><i>3. Fantastic Frank's styling has inspired us throughout the year, like in this flat for sale in Stockholm.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.se/2013/01/lundi-colore-pour-semaine-chargee.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnP94KfycyJZpjYq9LQt3jpJyRXyuEu6CmpzBIVMAr8QUAdnVPOSFS6LE2oZ5RxY80rfAMuHnisme6KMgsVeOIyxojq6ssPN4nN8zJ5ZW44yXqJEeHMJ-mH4Ioapu0W0wvQ0UYPdAxJgs/s1600/SFD608F6F83671B407180DAD7C3137271B0_800x800.jpg" /></a></div><i><br /></i>4. Des couleurs vives viennent égayer cet appartement.<br /><i>4. Splashes of bold colours are brightening up this flat.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.se/2013/01/soder-hogalid.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvoGgrc7iv4xjHRS2pH9HsnVp_yRnR1bzr_f0XiyY1pXio-nZbqAK2psnYV5L6CLRkORp2q1HvnZiElabCMZ5z1-y0B8dr1RRpCdYEQ-DxLfw4to7eUE8VPX6y9ZfPUeGCHVr7Xm6UVc/s1600/44C4E6384OM2CJNA_773-1.jpeg" /></a></div><i><br /></i>5. Encore un appartement au mix personnel.<br /><i>5. Another flat with a personal mix.</i>

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The Best of 2013

Happy New Year!!!  I hope everyone is having a wonderful New Years Day. Justin & I are nursing our hangovers, reminiscing about how much we accomplished this year with our house. We really have come a long way!! We wanted to thank all of you for following along and allowing me to share our progress with you. It's so much more enjoyable when we have people to share with. <br /><br />So while we're reminiscing, today we're sharing our nine most popular posts from 2013. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11694486055/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Best DIY's of 2013 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Best DIY's of 2013" height="1000" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7457/11694486055_d18f4e9890_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/12/master-bedroom-reveal-and-chandelier.html" target="_blank">Master Bedroom Remodel</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11338621363/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Master Bedroom Remodel by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Master Bedroom Remodel" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/11338621363_ac510f61b6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-diy-abstract-art-for-your-home.html" target="_blank"><br /></a><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-diy-abstract-art-for-your-home.html" target="_blank">DIY Abstract Wall Art</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11281325125/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Master Bedroom Painting by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Master Bedroom Painting" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/11281325125_6105a25a43_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/12/simple-diy-artwork-for-bedroom.html" target="_blank">Affordable DIY Art</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/11324412745/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Affordable DIY Art for the Bedroom by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Affordable DIY Art for the Bedroom" height="427" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/11324412745_77f71e247e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/diy-matching-coffee-table-end-table.html" target="_blank">DIY Coffee & End Tables</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9807373306/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Coffee and End Table by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Coffee and End Table" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/9807373306_d12ca729f2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/updating-our-couch-sleeve.html" target="_blank">DIY Couch Sleeve</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9447563942/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Couch Sleeve_close by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Couch Sleeve_close" height="427" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/9447563942_c54dd65c3e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/look-for-less-design-challenge.html" target="_blank">West Elm Inspired Floor Mirror</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10566171725/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="West Elm Inspired Mirror by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="West Elm Inspired Mirror" height="428" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/10566171725_39135ac424_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/shop-room-living-room.html" target="_blank">Living Room Remodel</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9559694042/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Shop the Room Living Room by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Shop the Room Living Room" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/9559694042_02197f91b9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/an-ikea-refresh-to-guest-bedroom.html" target="_blank">Ikea refresh to our Guest Bedroom</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10301130376/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Guest Bedroom Headline by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Guest Bedroom Headline" height="981" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/10301130376_7a5b8c5b9c_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-diyers.html" target="_blank">DIY Striped Curtains</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/8588273960/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="curtains preview by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="curtains preview" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8588273960_3d1d2c7282_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />What a busy year!! What did you accomplish this year that you're most proud of? <br /><br /><center><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kayla.janachovsky.7#!/HomeComingBlog?fref=ts" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_Pj6vnMDpQUHKlu_39dxMSaeArsN9pX9P6vVuj3FoeU3R1zTwcJV7EwPDWzUWCn_D-w214vAZDS2ny0euWMnJYTEkBo5jdJJpDdngO_lF61TFgwHe0YD9pun4raxtbASicisO1WVPq3b/s1600/facebook.png" /></a><a href="http://pinterest.com/klacowsky/" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcc4elNOryTpEcT4nlBiU0OLRjtOIHwiIj25SyofGYDMInjMqe_yXzXM9S0wYR4Zj45aBGtAZWNa8CpGoPyejEF47syFMD91YxfqmqSsLN6KW9hBZ01INBxIYEQkbvS9xQYhndChkSLKk/s1600/pinterest.png" /></a><a href="http://statigr.am/klacowsky" target="blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqP3_bBugv7-SIEyAlvilM0ew7xpFtd2-MDhDDpww7hwJUb5TsYQ0OQPuCtiGzCuX_KY_05HlVxbtcAhlr7hznUwvTfmc-dyU9wHu26YS-9FnF1bKQXqaO6miiS_TaXYPIfDHemLICQmH/s1600/instagram.png" 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The Best of 2013

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Year in Review: Helping You Look Ahead

Now that all the ho-ho-hoing is behind us, it's time to jump into 2014 with fresh goals and sweet expectations. A popular inspirational quote on Pinterest now advises: "Don't follow your dreams, chase them!"  Maybe you have dreams of selling your home. <br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-1-P1040264_zpsdc1f0bf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-1-P1040264_zpsdc1f0bf2.jpg" width="347" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">My blog is supposed to help you stage your home.<br />It's 2014. How am I doing?  </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>With that possibility in mind, I've gathered the posts from this blog that more people read in 2013, the posts they liked and shared on Facebook, commented on, and pinned on Pinterest.<br /><br />To this list, I've added the posts I personally think will help you the most when you are staging a home for sale. <br /><br />To kick things off, in January I blogged about assessing your own staging efforts. Most people have difficulty judging their own work. I devised a simple test to see if your <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/01/can-your-home-pass-this-staging-quiz.html" target="_blank">home staging tricks</a> are all that they can be. Just answer the questions and you'll know if what you've done to get your home sold is on track.<br /><br />Some readers and Facebook friends told me I was giving away too many secrets when I wrote about the pros and cons of tackling DIY staging, but I like readers to make their own choices. Here's what to read if you are wondering if you should <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/03/should-you-stage-your-own-home-or-hire.html" target="_blank">stage your own home or hire a stager</a>.<br /><br />In May I waxed all nostalgic about my love affair with porches. Porches add value to a home, but even if your house doesn't have a real porch, decks and patios can be just as charming to buyers. Learn how to stage a front porch and your curb appeal can skyrocket. <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-tips-for-staging-your-porch.html" target="_blank">Stage any porch</a> and you've added usable square footage to your home.   <br /><br />I recently viewed a home and was asked what to change about the decor. The single mistake that stood out was a lack of pattern. All walls, all draperies, all upholstery and all flooring were solid colors. If you are afraid of adding pattern, you need to get over it! Please read this post to learn <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-to-make-patterns-work-for-your-home.html" target="_blank">how to mix patterns.</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/decorpadtwinbeds_zps2aee0b27.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/decorpadtwinbeds_zps2aee0b27.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Bedroom and living room furniture define the lifestyle a home portrays. Find out why<br />mid century modern furniture is ideal for staging. Photo: Bryght Modern Furniture.    </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Since I think <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-you-should-know-about-mid-century.html" target="_blank">mid century modern furniture</a> is beautiful, I'm glad many readers agreed. You don't need to live in a 1950's ranch house to make the most of this style's clean lines and classic textiles. Discover all the reasons why MCM designs are safe choices for effective home staging. <br /><br />Who doesn't love a makeover? I kept the chair my friend Rhys wanted to throw out because I knew I wanted to experiment with painting fabric. It was one DIY project that received a good number of Pins, and a makeover I really had some fun with. Go visit my <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-to-beautify-ugly-microfiber-chair.html" target="_blank">microfiber chair repaint</a>.<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1040958_zps586f18af.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1040958_zps586f18af.jpg" width="324" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">My husband is a rock star to my mind. <br />He taught me all his professional <br />painting secrets. </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>But this tutorial on <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-project-overhead-garage-door-re.html" target="_blank">painting an overhead garage door</a> received even more views and Pins. If you are not a blogger yourself, you may not realize all the planning and details that go into making a good tutorial. When someone else is doing the work -- my own Mr. Lucky in this case -- and I am the photographer and note-taker, a tutorial is a whole lot easier to put together.<br /><br />I wrote a few posts about <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/09/five-rules-for-staging-mantel.html" target="_blank">how to stage a mantel</a>, but this one seems to have the best advice, all in a nutshell. Learning how to put together a pretty mantel is an excellent exercise to hone your skills for tablescaping and accessorizing any room. The same rules apply. Check 'em out.<br /><br />People who know me know I am happiest when I'm fooling around with plants. Whether you are a gardener or not, your home will benefit from a few strategically placed potted plants. Here's the skinny on <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/06/quick-and-dirty-tips-for-plant.html" target="_blank">how to choose containers for container plants. </a><br /><br />It's common knowledge that <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/08/dont-be-tv-diva-when-you-paint-walls.html" target="_blank">painting a room</a> is one of the best ways to spend time and money when you're selling a house. As a professional housepainter, it drives me a little batsy to see people do it wrong, wasting energy or getting poor results. Please don't let that be you. Do yourself a favor and follow my simple room-painting pointers.<br /><br />Those are my Top Ten. If putting your home on the market is part of the plans you have for 2014, I sincerely hope that these posts and my blog and <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/ebooks.html" target="_blank">eBook</a>s help you reach your goals.<br /><br />I am looking forward to an exciting year ahead as my blog continues to grow, thanks to readers like you. I value each one of you, and hope you'll continue following my home staging adventures in the coming months. I have so many ideas and projects to share with you!<br /><br /><br />

Year in Review: Helping You Look Ahead

Now that all the ho-ho-hoing is behind us, it's time to jump into 2014 with fresh goals and sweet expectations. A popular inspirational ...

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