The Family Times March 2018

home & haven

Declutter for Dollars When Selling Your Home The biggest reason people give for moving to a new house is lack of space in their current house. They feel they have outgrown the space. They are therefore looking for a home that gives them that space, and more to grow into. If they come to your home and see that you are running out of space, it’s the biggest turnoff you could give. Simple decluttering will really make all the difference. Also, sorting through your stuff ahead of time will help you to see that all your things will move with you, and to focus on that rather than the actual house. Consumer Reports includes cleaning and decluttering in its list of “Top 5 Ways to Boost the Value of Your Home,” estimating a boost of 3-5 percent in value for a $205,000 home. The magazine recommends that sellers with serious clutter problem hire a professional through the National Association of Professional Organizers. Read the entire Consumer Reports list at http://bit.ly/1vaRQrr.

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Fun Furniture Facts 1. Charles Darwin was the first person to put wheels on the office chair. He wanted to get to his specimens quick. 2. The word“Table” originate from the Latin word“Tabula”which means a plank or a flat piece of board. 3. You can find the oldest Bookcase in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University in England.

4. Throughout a sofa's life, it will host roughly 782 visitors. 5. The first bed could hold as many as 65 sleepers. 6. Research shows that Chairs came into common use only in the 16th century. 7. For productivity reasons, lots of offices are choosing furniture in bright colors. 8. The most expensive chair ever sold (at $28 million) belonged to world-famous French designer, Yves Saint Laurent.

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