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Sell Faster with These Small Projects!
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

Small renovation projects can instantly take your home to the next level when trying to sell. Take some time on the weekend to accomplish these mini renovations that can be done in just a few hours. Your space will wow potential buyers in no time!

As easy as it is to get comfortable with the little annoyances, like a creaky door, they will stand out immediately to buyers and suggest that you might not be maintaining the house well in other areas, too. These simple projects can be done in no t...
DIY Sweet Treat Wreath
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

What screams summer more than an ice cream cone? This season, decorate your door with a beloved sweet treat that you won’t have to worry about melting!

Materials

Chicken wire

12-inch foam half ball

Wire/zip ties

Wire cutters

Pliers

Hot glue gun

Hot glue

Burlap

Brown flowers

White flowers

Pink flowers

Red flowers

String

Directions:  

Using the chicken wire, mold a cone shape for the base of the wreath. Make sure that the top opening is wide enough for the foam ball to tightly...
Simple Landscaping Tips for a Tidier Yard
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

Is your yard looking wild? Overgrown? Unorganized? Below are five simple, low cost tips for keeping the space looking tidy.

Keep it trimmed. Trimming your grass regularly is an easy way to keep your yard looking loved. If you know you don’t have time for it, hire a professional or a neighborhood teen to stop by once a month and do it for you.

Add a few flower beds. Flower or shrub beds around the corner of your yard, encircling trees or alongside your house can create appealing symmetry. Cho...
DIY: Reupholstering Basics
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

Purchasing new furniture can be a hefty expense. Even small pieces, like kitchen chairs, can really add up. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to work with the items you already have. The solution? Reupholstering!

 

Follow these tips for reupholstering kitchen chairs to totally revamp the look of your dinner table.

Materials

Screwdriver Pliers Marker 24” x 24” high-density foam, 1” thick Scissors Bread knife (optional; for cutting foam) 30” x 30” upholstery fabric 2...
DIY Up-Cycled Bookcase Bench
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

Looking for an easy storage solution that saves space and money? Simply grab an old bookcase (any will do), and turn it into a fun and decorative bench that’s chic and functional.

Materials

  • Bookcase
  • Power drill and ½-inch drill bit
  • 4-6 couch legs
  • Measuring tape
  • Peg board/thin wood board
  • Saw
  • Foam slab
  • 2 yards outdoor fabric
  • Fabric scissors
  • Staple gun/staples
  • Adhesive glue

Directions:

Turn the bookcase onto its side, and using a drill fitted with a ½-inc...
DIY Galvanized Metal Tub Window Box
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

Large galvanized tubs have multiple functions around the house, from washing pets to storing knickknacks, there's no reason to ignore that metal tub that's been sitting in your garage for months.  In fact, they even make the ideal DIY window box!  Follow these simple steps to create a farmhouse window box that will surely transform the exterior of your house. 

Materials

  • Galvanized tub
  • Power Drill
  • Potting soil
  • Flowers

Directions:

Depending upon the size of y...
Fashion Your Own Fire Pit for Summer
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 years ago

One of the best ways to enjoy your backyard is by gathering around a campfire, but gathering wood and making the fire yourself isn’t always feasible. Now you can have your very own tabletop version—perfect for any size backyard!

 

Materials:

Work gloves

Nonstick spray

18-inch bowl

Large bucket

Concrete mix

Masonry trowel

5-inch bowl

Heavy weights

Sandpaper

Lava rock granules

Gel fuel canisters

Grill grate/metal screen

Industrial scissors

Large lava rocks

Lighter

Directions:

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