Wendy Wiegand's Blog

Posted on 07/26/2021

How to Create a Beautiful Garden with Half the Effort

Photo by Manfred Richter via PixabayIf you're like many homeowners who are busy with work and family obligations, you love the thought of your outdoor living space serving as a personal sanctuary during the occasional moments when you manage to get some downtime. However, it may also be true that the time you spend in your yard and...

Garden

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Posted on 07/19/2021

A Quick-Start Guide to Using Decorative Accents

Decorative items can make an enormous impact on a room’s design. Whether used sparingly or to create chic, creative clutter, accessories are the way to upgrade a space and make it truly your own. However, it’s hard to know where to begin. How do you use decorative accents to create your own style without it feeling forced? Here...

Decorating

Design Style

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Posted on 07/12/2021

Flipping: 4 Avoidable Mistakes to Remember

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The potentially high-profit world of house flipping typically gets ambitious entrepreneurs going on the offensive. House-flipping profits reportedly topped an average of $67,000 in 2020, proving that the ambitious can certainly earn a good living in the industry. But the other side of the coin doesn’t always trend in the news or social...

Avoid

Budget

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Posted on 07/05/2021

FSBO or Sell with an Agent?

Photo by Paul Velgos via Shutterstock If you’ve never sold a home, you might not understand the complexities of what your agent provides for you. You could be tempted to sell your home on your own. After all, with the availability of the Internet, how hard could it be? According to most research, FSBO (For Sale by Owner)...

Agent

Fsbo

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Posted on 06/28/2021

Why You Should Consider Home Automation

From your coffee maker to thermostat to security system, the possibilities for home automation are endless. Most homeowners who use automation technology have adopted it bit by bit. For instance, they might purchase a single smart speaker instead of outfitting their whole home in every gadget on the market. However you measure it, the practice is very much...

Home Automation

Smart Home

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Posted on 06/21/2021

3 Benefits of Backyard Camping

Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels When the weather warms up, lots of people head outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. It’s also a time that inspires people to take vacations, either with family or friends. However, with travel being difficult and cost prohibitive for some, there are some great ways to get the vacation experience at home. One...

Backyard

Backyard Camping

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Posted on 06/14/2021

3 Reasons to Build A New Construction Home with Improved Accessibility

Photo by ThisIsEngineering via Pexels Many of the open floor plans and spacious kitchens require only minor adjustments to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Although ADA considerations might not be on a contractor’s or architect’s radar when drafting state-of-the-art blueprints, there are persuasive reasons to build accessible new construction homes. 1: ADA-Compliant Kitchens Can Increase...

Accessibility

New Construction

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Posted on 06/07/2021

The Benefits of Extending Your Concrete Foundation

Sometimes the idea of a large backyard with a perfect lawn doesn't balance a homeowner's desire for functionality. When people want to spend more time outdoors, they typically hire contractors to build wooden decks of brick patios. One best-of-both-worlds trend involves using finished concrete to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor livings spaces. Both new construction designs...

Concrete

Foundation

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Posted on 05/31/2021

The Home Walkie-Talkie: How Smart Speakers and Intercoms Ease Home Noise

Photo by Athena from Pexels Although smartphones make it easier than ever to relay a message across the household, listen to videos and blast your tunes, they simply don’t compare to a fully integrated speaker and intercom system. Although home intercoms might seem like a blast from the past, they are back and better than ever. And as...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 05/24/2021

Selling Your High-Performance Home

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay Ready to sell that home you've sunk your heart, soul and savings account into? Hoping to get a great return on all those green upgrades you had professionally performed? Don't rely on chance to get the ROI you deserve. Take charge of the sale of your high-performance home, and make sure everyone from...

Energy Efficient

Green Living

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Posted on 05/17/2021

Tips for Moving Locally

Photo by bruce mars from Pexels Moving locally might not seem as stressful as a long-distance move, but it can still be hectic if you’re not well-prepared for it. Whether your local move is just down the street or to another part of town, make sure you start getting ready for it early. The following tips can help...

Moving

Moving Tips

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Posted on 05/19/2021

Another Property Sold - 1990 Spyglass Circle, Vista, CA 92081

Video Tour - https://youtu.be/r5S8pVFFbsk - Wow, gorgeous setting that overlooks the green of the 8th hole at Shadowridge Golf Club! This former model home has a newer kitchen, two new bathrooms, hardwood floors, plus new carpet & paint - it's move-in ready! Located in a highly desirable community with low HOAs and no Mello-Roos, plus a community pool and jacuzzi! This is a planned unit development where you own your lot, which is 4,259sf here (not a condo). You only live once - insist on a view like...

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