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affordable updates

UPGRADE YOUR

SPACE WITHOUT

BREAKING

THE BANK

W a happy home means they offer incentive programming or up for subscription services that take go, your belongings won’t feel like a DESIGN & DECOR
hether you rent or own, your local energy provider to see if tables, walls and cabinets is by signing goodbye to things that are ready to

finding distinctive ways to kickbacks for making the switch! Easy the thinking out of upkeep. There are burden, because everything will have
continuously improve your space. A changes like Bluetooth-connected a number of practical subscriptions a purpose. When you begin to spring
full renovation or re-design can be plugs, meat thermometers and smart you can opt in to, like FilterEasy, a clean, think through new methods
pricey, but making your home feel lightbulbs will use less energy and service that sends you filters for your of determining what should stay and
fresh and current doesn’t have to be. make you more connected to your HVAC exactly when you need them. what should go.
We’ve thought through cost-effective home. Or, if cleaning supplies are something
solutions to make your home a place you continuously forget to buy, Once you’ve done these things,
you love. SWAP THAT SHOWERHEAD: subscription services take the thought if you are looking for more,
If you’re looking for more of a out of having home supplies at the here are some quick fixes:
MEASURE YOUR MOOLAH: visual change, swap out a faucet or ready, under your sink, whenever • Add new fabrics (e.g., cushions,
Understanding the budget is a showerhead—an easy but impactful you need them. If you’re looking for curtains, throw blankets) in the
crucial first step to any home project update regardless of rent/own status. a simple upgrade, you can receive living area and bedroom.
and money can be a sensitive subject. Brands like Peerless Faucet make art that matches your style or fresh
To conquer the awkwardness, products specifically designed to be flowers. There is a subscription for • Create an accent wall with adhesive
download a finance app to get a sense on trend, but easy to manage. As long almost everything and, when used wallpaper.
of your spending habits. This will as you select a faucet that matches strategically, they are a great way to
give you an accurate measure of how the current setup of your countertop manage your spending while investing • Hang mirrors to create an illusion
much moolah you have to spend on (e.g., single handle or double handle, in your space. of a larger space and spread light
your home, and could help you save with or without soap dispenser), you throughout the space.
a buck or two on overall spending can swap out any standard faucet for SPARK JOY WITH • Go green, add plants.
as well. one that matches your vibe. From the SPRING CLEANING:
kitchen to the bathroom, investing in Speaking of cleaning, when you • Swap out the knobs on your
SCORE SOME SMART a few key pieces for your home will make the switch to your summer kitchen/bathroom cabinets.
SOLUTIONS: last you a lifetime, especially if you wardrobe and your annual spring • Change the light fixtures.
Once you understand the budget, pick multi-functional pieces like the clean, take the time to assess what,
invest in smart solutions to have the SideKick Shower System. as Marie Kondo would say, sparks Try these simple tips to spruce up
place feeling fresh and updated in no joy versus what has seen better days. any room in no time. n
time. If you’re interested in smart TRY SUBSCRIPTION SOLUTIONS: By taking ownership of what must
temperature control, check with An easy way to spruce up your stay, and saying thank you and ©2019 Brandpoint.

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NACHOKO L: RUTH AND KEN G:
“You were always there to answer our questions, dropped in “Allison was recommended to us by a casual acquaintance. At
often to check on how things were, or just to cheer me up as the time we intended to sell our Lakewood Park home by owner.
I worried about everything while treading untested water. Your We would have been making a big mistake. The price she pro-
expertise and experience in Long Beach and Lakewood contrib- jected would have netted us only slightly less than if we sold the
uted to the quick sale of our house with the price that was higher house ourselves at the price we intended to ask. Comparing the
than we expected.” slight difference in net profit to the hassle of selling by owner,
we decided to go with Allison. Three weeks later, the day of
TOM L: listing, she suggested a substantial increase in price. The house
“YOU’RE INCREDIBLE!!! When I asked you to sell my house sold quickly even at the higher price and we ended up with con-
‘quickly’, I had no idea you could do it in 2 weeks. As far as I’m siderably more money than if we had sold by owner. We highly
concerned, yours is the only name that will cross my lips when recommend Allison Van Wig!”
I’m asked ‘Who’s the best Realtor in the Long Beach area?”

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