Just because your bedroom may be spatially challenged doesn’t mean it has to look that way. Here are two more ways to magnify the appearance of space in a small boudoir. Play With Proportions Use low-profile furniture Manipulating the scale of furniture in a space can directly affect the appearance of its size. That’s why […]
Got a Small Bedroom? Here Are Three Ways to Make It Look Larger
Although your bedroom may be a little on the smallish side it doesn’t have to look like it. Consider these three ways to help make your space appear larger. Add Built-In Bookcases While the size of the footprint of your bedroom may leave something to be desired, your vertical real estate may be a […]
2 More Ways to Combat Spotted Lanternflies, According to Experts
As spotted lanternflies make their way across the country, leaving destroyed crops and trees in their wake, there are two more things you can do to help prevent their spread. Scrape Away and Destroy Eggs on Trees and Other Surfaces A single female spotted lanternfly can lay up to two egg masses that each […]
If You Spot a Spotted Lanternfly, Authorities Want You to Do This
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has become a proven agricultural threat in many states along the East Coast, and it’s broadening its path of pestilence as far west as Indiana, Kansas, and Oregon. The lanternfly sucks the sap, and eventually the life, from agricultural crops, orchards, vineyards, and trees. It has […]
What Is a Spotted Lanternfly? Can It Harm Your Crops?
Flies are nuisances, whether they be a common housefly or a horse fly. But have you heard of the spotted lanternfly? It’s a nuisance on a grander scale. It’s considered to be beautiful by some…but deadly by all. Spotted lanternflies won’t harm you. Your crops, however, are a different story. Don’t be deceived by the […]
How Much Can You Offer Below Asking Price?
When you’re buying a home in Lake City, your REALTOR® will be there to guide you every step of the way – including the part where you make an offer on the house you really want. But should you offer asking price, or should you offer less than the seller wants? Though every case is […]
3 Words to Watch for in Real Estate Listings
If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a good deal of time scouring real estate listings in Lake City – and you’ve probably read plenty of listing descriptions along the way. While you’ve read, you may have noticed a few words that got you thinking: Do these really mean something else? Check out these three […]
3 Types of Flooring to Consider if You’re Selling Your Home
If you’re selling a home in Lake City, your REALTOR® may suggest that you upgrade your flooring. Doing so may help you sell your house faster (and for more money), but what types of flooring materials should you consider? This guide explains the three types of flooring to consider if you’re selling your home. 3 […]
2 Tips for Managing Grass Grazing Shortages in Unusually Dry Conditions
Although the prospect of drought in a state like Florida may seem unlikely, in recent years—2014 to be exact—portions of northern Florida experienced abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions, according to the Florida Climate Center. In late March of this year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast in its spring outlook that warmer-than-average […]
3 Easy Rules to Follow When You Don’t Know Your Décor Style
If you’re not sure about your personal style in home decor, how can you begin to furnish your new home? Not everyone can look at an empty room and know which direction to take. What vibe or theme should you go for? What color should you paint the walls? Not to worry. Consider these three […]