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Beautiful Houses 4 Things to Do in February~!   4 Things to Do in February to Avoid a Yucky Spring       #1 Make an Anti-Mud Plan Mud may be the least of your frozen worries now, but it’s a-coming.   Be prepared with a remediation plan. With your yard in its frozen-tundra state, you can easily see the troublesome spots.   […]
Daily House Idea Seniors, is it time for a major de-cluttering?   Here's one of those grown-up topics that aren't lots of fun to think about, (like long term care) but is something we should start to prepare for as we age… what are our kids going to do if all of our stuff if we don't thin it out for them?   I've been there […]
Daily House Idea 10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring   The camillias are in already bloom & the daffodils and primroses are popping up in my front yard  – my first sign that spring is already on its way.  After a long, dark winter, spring's bright sun and warm winds are a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your […]
Beautiful Houses What’s new in kitchens in 2014? I recently had the opportunity to view a presentation by Jonathan Hopp of Neil Kelly.  He spoke to the new and exciting changes in the world of kitchens – remodeling and new construction.  My favorite reference from the talk was about the fact that "backsplashes are the jewelry of the kitchen."  It's true!  You can […]
Daily House Idea Transform your room for less than $100   Remember the stenciling from the 80's?  Little country cabins and vines & hearts?  I shudder to think of some of the sponge and rag painting that used to pass for cool.        Nowadays, you hardly ever hear of anyone stenciling or faux painting, and wallpaper has actually made a comeback.   When I'm […]
Current Portland Real Estate Market Information Q & A: How much is my kitchen remodel worth when I sell? 2013 Cost -vs- Value   Q:  We've just put in a ton of work on a new kitchen, and now it's time to sell.  How much can we actually recoup from our expense?   A:  Here is a link to the Remodeling Magazine Cost -VS- Value Comparison Tool.  It lists costs for all areas of the US, and you […]
Daily House Idea What to do with Fido?     Sometimes there is no perfect solution to providing access to the outdoors for your little furry friend.  Leaving them home alone all day while you're at work can lead to accidents.  Doggy day care can be expensive if you need to use it every day.  But some properties just don't have perfect access […]
Beautiful Houses Are you bold enough for a black exterior?   On Trend: Bold and Black Exterior House Color Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More »       Portland Oregon Real Estate Information, House Ideas, Portland Oregon Highlights. Caryperkins.com Browse Bedroom Products on Houzz- For Example: Bed Pillows · Bedskirts · Duvet Covers · Quilts · Shams · Bedroom Benches · Dressers Chests And Bedroom Armoires · Sofa Beds ·     […]
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Daily House Idea Chirping Smoke Detector   You know that annoying chirp when a smoke alarm battery is at the end of its life?  It's not unusual to open up a vacant home and have the tweeting accompany your showing.   I think this would make it OK.    Replace your flying saucer shaped smoke detector with this darling bird!  Available […]
Beautiful Houses A Spot of Color on this Rainy Day When it’s this gloomy out, I need something sunny and bright to help me make it through ’til Spring.   Here are a few bright and sunshiny house photos that I’ve collected.  Any of these things would make me happy on a day like today.   Yellow Adirondack chairs     An amazing red rug […]
Beautiful Houses How to Furnish your First Place View post   So you’ve finally moved into your first place that you care about as an adult, and you want to really put the time and effort into making it a home, but then you start adding up the costs of doing so… We have all been there, and although you may not have […]
cary perkins Tired of losing your phone or keys?     This is it. The technological breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. The one you can’t believe hadn’t been invented already. The one that probably deserves a trumpet and a choir singing hosannas.   So let’s say you’ve lost your keys. Here’s how this works, not necessarily in this order: One: Download the myBiKN app […]
Beautiful Houses Cost -vs- Value on Home Remodeling Get started on those home repairs, knowing what type of return they’ll have when selling your house. From a minor kitchen remodel & cabinet re-facing -vs- major kitchen with new cabinets, and from attics to basements, this report is a useful guide explaining what you can expect to recoup during your home sale.  If spiffing […]
Beautiful Houses Garden & landscape news from one of Portland’s finest. What’s new in the garden world? I had the pleasure of hearing Lucy Hardiman speak last week at our Windermere Premiere Forum. She’s a highly-regarded garden designer, who gave us a great presentation of “before and after” slides of local gardens. She packed a lot of tips and ideas into the talk, and I came away motivated to get into my […]
Beautiful Houses Gorgeous House Pictures to Drool Over   mediterranean exterior design by phoenix landscape architect Exteriors By Chad Robert Joel Kelly Design contemporary bedroom design by new york interior designer Glenn Gissler Design modern exterior design by boston architect Hammer Architects modern living room design by san francisco architect SB Architects modern exterior design by los angeles architect Ehrlich Architects tropical patio […]
Beautiful Houses Laundry Room Extraordinaire contemporary laundry room design by other metros Venetian Stone Gallery Perfect storage, crafts, gift wrapping.  I imagine those cupboards hold some ready-to-go gifts, fun package trims and hostess gifts at the ready.  This room is a real treat!
cary perkins Do You Pinterest? If you haven’t tried Pinterest, you should give it a whirl. It’s a “scrapbook” of ideas, all with links directly to their sources.  Of course, once you reach the source, you may find even more wonderful ideas on that website.  You can play for hours. For example, you can select the category “homes and decorating,” […]
Beautiful Houses House Idea of the Day – Appliances     Technology with style.   SMEG has the slickest kitchen designs, created by some of the most important architects and industrial designers of the world.   For over 60 years, SMEG has been creating distinctive domestic products and becoming internationally recognized for quality appliances with an eye for even the smallest detail. Gorgeous 50’s […]
cary perkins PODS & Other Portable Storage Options I can’t tell you how many times I’ve recommended PODS to my sellers who are feeling overwhelmed with clutter, storage, and the sifting of possessions that comes with moving.  Figuring out where to store things while the house is being shown is of great concern, but a POD, or portable storage unit is a pretty […]
Beautiful Houses Front Door Privacy without the use of drapes or blinds   It’s pretty inexpensive and easy to apply an opaque film or etched glass to your front door with just a little slit for peeking.  I loved the looks of this on a recent home tour and wanted to share it – and also to remember it for the side panels next to my front […]