How to Prepare Your Home for Last Minute Guests

Most of us like entertaining. In fact, most of us invite family, friends and colleagues to our home for dinner, birthdays and parties. However, when that last minute guest tells you they are on their way to visit and will be over in a couple of hours, what are you to do? Your house might be disheveled or just need a bit of tidying up to accommodate guests, but where do you begin? The pressure is on. But is does not have have to be.

With these simple tips, you can get your home ready in no time for the unexpected visitors. A quick sweep here, a Swifter dusting there, and a couple of scented candles can go a long way. If you still do not have enough time for some of these tips, just put all your excess in the closet. That does not goes wrong, as long as no one opens the closet. And you will need to remember to get the items out when your guest leave.

Here are some simple tips get you organized for last minute guests. Are they allergic to pets or are they bringing their own? Do they have food allergies? Is the bedroom and bathroom your guests will use tidy?

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April Fool Pranks to Play at Home

April Fool Pranks April Fools is a time to prank and create some laughter. Its origins are a bit unknown however there were festivals in Rome, India and England where pranks were played on its attendees. So this trickster holiday has been around for centuries. If you are up to it, here are some April Fool pranks to play at home. These home related pranks will either make the people in your life laugh or freak them out. Read More


How to Increase Your Home Resale Value

Ever wonder how to add more value to your home with the best home remodel projects? These tips will help you determine how to which projects will increase you home resale value more than others. More living space found in basements remodels go a long when you are ready to sell your home. Updated bathrooms and kitchens are what we call money rooms! These rooms alone can sell a home for those on the market. But do not forget about the simple items like basic house repairs. These are important because a great looking home still needs to function.

This infographic will show you the top requests by buyers. These requests help homes sell fast. However, there are items and projects that appear to increase your home resale value, but don’t. Read on to learn exactly what these projects are. You will be surprised.

 

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HomeZada Tip: Adding Home Contacts

How frustrating is it when you know you fixed your toilet with the help of a great plumber, but you cannot remember who that plumber was that helped you? Or you have this amazing handyman and just when you need him, you are searching through drawers for that card you misplaced. Frustration is at an all time high when you cannot remember the great vendors you use and you need them! Or you know your vendors but you cannot remember where their contact information is so that you can schedule your next service. You need the people that help you with your home sometimes in unexpected situations. And you do not have time to dig through drawers or search the internet for Ray’s number because you cannot remember the name of his company.

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