Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog

Home design trends change from year to year and from season to season. While the way you design your home and function within it should depend on your personal style and preferences, there’s nothing wrong with checking out the trends that come into play each year for a bit of inspiration.

What sounds like a better idea – to live in a home filled with light and fresh air, or to live in a home that’s dark and gloomy? A brighter living space is definitely something we could all stand to have, but while some people find it easy to let more light into their homes, others have to get creative and improvise for the best results. We’re not all blessed with spacious homes that have large windows and plenty of sun; some of us have to deal with small apartments and tall buildings surrounding it. Here’s how you can make your home brighter easily:

You know you’re ready to sell your home, but you’re not confident in the winter market. No worries, you’re not alone. The winter months are commonly considered tough months for home sales in many cold-weather states. However, if you want to get a jump on a late winter or early spring listing, you can use the winter months to prep your home so it’s one of the first ones on the market when the weather breaks. 

Do you want to have your backyard cleaned? Below are some tips, such as fertilizing, removing weeds and planting beds, to name some that you can use if you want to maintain a lovely and clean garden no matter the season.

The smaller the space, the harder it is to stay organized.

Throw in a crazy schedule, and suddenly a small living room can quickly turn into a disaster zone. 

Don't freak out just yet, because we're here to help!

The good news is that even the messiest of people can learn to reorganize their space. All it takes is a little bit of strategizing.

 If you are like most people in the United States, your home is your most important asset. The importance of your residence stems from its financial and personal value. If you reach a point in time that you have made the decision to sell your home you need to prepare properly for that endeavor. There are eight mistakes to avoid when you put your home on the market.

Home improvement can be an overwhelming task from picking the right product that protects you from the element to making sure it compliments your house. The siding you choose is no exception to this as it is an important part of your curb appeal and is also one of the barriers between you and mother nature. With all the different options available, it leaves the million dollar question unanswered - what is the best option for me? Check out this infographic that was built out comparing two of the most popular siding options - vinyl and fiber cement. Within this piece, you’ll build a solid foundation by seeing first hand what many homeowners experience when selecting the right product such as knowing when to replace the siding, comparing the two most popular options, how to have the same look long after it’s been installed and finally, how you get the best deals on a project that will enhance your curb appeal.

It’s a stressful time when you have to downsize, not as stressful as being an inch tall like Matt Damon and on top of that being left by his wife, but downsizing is still pretty stressful. Everything that you’ve accumulated over the years; everything that holds dear to your heart; everything that takes up space in your home will now have to find a new home either with you or without.

You’re obviously here because you need to downsize but you just don’t know where to begin. This is not a preparation to downsize, this is what you should do when you’re already doing it. Be sure to take some notes because these are awesome tips for a successful downsize.

If you're like many people contemplating the sale of your home, you've already spent at least some time studying what you need to do to stage your home for optimal appeal. Like many individuals, you may not have yet focused on staging mistakes that you absolutely must avoid. Falling trap to one of another of these staging mistakes will render your home less appealing to a prospective buyer.