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Turning Houses Into Homes: A Home and Garden Blog

Welcome to my blog. My name is Stephanie, and I absolutely love home and gardening projects. Looking for tips on organization? Want to redecorate your living room on a budget? Interesting in landscaping or gardening tips? If you've answered "yes" to any of those questions, my blog is right up your alley. In this space, I'm going to provide ideas, tutorials, and more, and everything is going to be written with the ultimate goal of turning your house (or apartment) into a home. Grab a cup of coffee, look around, and explore these posts. I hope that they inspire your next project.

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Tips To Help You Shop For Your New Home's Kitchen

Posted on August 23, 2019

There are a great number of features to consider when you are shopping for your next home. The kitchen and bathroom features and amenities are important when you shop around. And whether you choose to keep the home as it is or upgrade some amenities within the home, you want to make sure you pick what will work for you and will last for many years. Here are some tips to help you choose features in your new home's kitchen that will look great and last. [Read More]

Benefits Of Staging A Home

Posted on July 8, 2019

Staging is the preparation of a home for sale by adding different furnishings and decorations. The process is often used before an open house. However, the home may remain staged for as long as it is on the market. If the seller continues to reside in the staged space, they may be asked to try to keep the home as tidy as possible to avoid detracting from the staged look. Some sellers may even temporarily avoid the use of certain areas of their home to ensure the space remains ready for showings. [Read More]

Three Ways To Add Hardscaping To Your Yard With Natural Stone Products

Posted on May 27, 2019

If you're like most people who love to garden, your outdoor living space is undoubtedly brimming with thriving flowers, shrubs, vines, vegetables, herbs, and trees — and you're probably proud of the way it looks. However, you may also feel as if it's somehow missing something but can't quite put your finger on what that might be. A lack of hardscaping elements is the most common reason why an otherwise beautifully landscaped yard nonetheless has an unfinished appearance. [Read More]

Helping Your Air Conditioner Work Efficiently

Posted on April 2, 2019

When summer comes around, it's time to start thinking about your air conditioner. You want it to work as efficiently as possible so that you and your family stay cool throughout the hot weather and you also want to keep your cooling bills under control. Here are some key tips that will help achieve these objectives. Shade your AC One great idea for keeping your air conditioner working efficiently to provide shade for your outdoor unit, which is known as the condenser. [Read More]