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Let us show you the way home. The Landing of O’Fallon has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more! Whether you need a little assistance or a lot, The Landing is able to provide personalized and thoughtful care that truly comes from the heart. Our residents stay active and busy through our daily activities and events. We’re fun, energetic, and inviting! Stop in for a tour today and see why A Whole Lotta Heart is our most popular service.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Judy Peters | judy.peters@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Cindy O'Hara | cindy.ohara@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

There’s No Place Like Home. THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color, but the way you decorate each room and the memories you create, make it uniquely yours. If you love your current home and want to do some small updates, we’ve included tips for freshening up your décor from The White Hare on page 28. Maybe you’re in the market for a new home and are ready to build new memories.

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Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Judy Peters, Cindy O'Hara, Sarah Corrigan, Norma Stoltz, Susan Brewer CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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We have some great tips on preparing your home for sale, navigating the process of a custom-built home and we even feature a 4-story lake house just put on the market in New Town. To be truly inspired, check out the beautiful custom-built home by Liston Design Build on page 12. For those who feel it’s time to consider Senior Living options for themselves or their parents, we have focused on two…aging in place with great services like Home Instead Senior Care and moving into fantastic facilities like The Landing of O’Fallon. Both are great options! Home is where the heart is…but also where the hungry are. If you struggle to even make family mealtime happen in your home, we’ve got tips from the National Family Meals Movement to help reap the benefits of enjoying more meals together at home. And to make it easier, consider getting meal kits delivered, for easy cooking and healthy living.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

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but we love Max, and, whether you have a home full of kids or pets or senior family

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members living with you…I pray your life is truly blessed there.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 14 Home Instead Senior Care How Seniors are Staying Healthy and Happy at Home

18 The Landing of Oâ€™Fallon Caters to Seniors' Lifestyle

22 A Room with a View Lakehouse Offers Views from Four Balconies

18 22

28 New Decor for a New Decade Decorating Tips from The White Hare

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Inspired By

Healthy Lifestyle

22 Open House 26 Culinary Creations 28 Renovate & Refine 30 Food & Wine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Financial Buzz

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GOOD TIMES

St. Jude Dream Home in Legends Pointe Payne Family Homes has begun construction on the 2020 St. Jude Dream Home at Legends Pointe in O’Fallon. Since 2014, the homebuilder has raised more than $6.1 million to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council is again supplying volunteer Union Labor. Kelly Boehmer of Boehmer Team Real Estate is a seven-year sponsor of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

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AROUND TOWN

EASTER EGG HUNT AT LINDENWOOD

8:00 p.m. Hailed as one of the most unique acts in comedy, Longhorn the Comedian provides a blend

Join Lindenwood University for the Annual

of jokes and observations from a “Country Boy’s”

Easter Egg Hunt on their historic campus Sunday,

point of view. Longhorn offers a rousing night of

April 5, 1-4 p.m. Children 10 and under can "find

entertainment performed with a Texas Flair. His

success" finding eggs with five hunts divided by

style consists of Blue Collar, Mainstream and

ages. The event also features crafts, face painting,

Urban comedy all mixed together to bring a unique

games, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny!

comedy perspective. $10 plus 2-item purchase per person. RSVP required: 636-281-2233.

EGG-CELLENT BRUNCH AT DEFIANCE RIDGE On Sunday, April 12, Defiance Ridge Vineyards

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is preparing an egg-cellent brunch for you to

Order of the Squirrels and the Ancient Order of the

enjoy as you celebrate Easter with your family

Hibernians, as well as Alicia from VIP Corporate

and friends. Their seasonal farm-to-table menu is

Housing, for generous donations to purchase new

sure to please every bunny! $30 per person ($15

dolls for local memory care communities. Therapy

under 12; no cost 3 & under). Easter Egg Hunt in

dolls can help seniors and those with dementia

the vineyard (weather permitting) at 12:00 p.m. For

feel needed, comforted and soothed, and give

reservations, call 636-798-2288 x2.

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LISTON DESIGN BUILD, LOCATED IN ST. CHARLES, WAS RECENTLY FEATURED ON HOUZZ’S “THE 10 MOST POPULAR PATIOS OF 2019 LIST.” Every year, the home design website highlights the most-saved patio photos, and Liston Design Build made it to the #9 spot. Just to give you some context, Houzz receives more than 40 million unique visitors each month. “For this project in St. Charles, we created a custom home for our clients that was optimized for their family’s needs and lifestyle,” says Owner Keith Liston. “This included an outdoor living space designed to be an elegant spot for dining and relaxing. To achieve this, we built a covered porch with an outdoor kitchen and grilling area. “We stained the ceiling in a custom gray shade and installed matching outdoor Shaker-style cabinetry. For the flooring, we chose a contemporary look with Aberdeen pavers. We also included an outdoor ceiling fan to provide additional comfort in the summer. The final result is a polished, yet cozy patio space that’s perfect for entertaining guests all year round.” This project also received the “Custom Home of the Year” award from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE CINDY O'HARA

HOME INSTEAD

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HOW MORE SENIORS ARE STAYING HAPPY AND HEALTHY AT HOME

AS AN ADULT, IT CAN BE HARD TO WATCH YOUR

In St. Charles County, the competition for pri-

ONCE-VIBRANT AND FULL-OF-LIFE PARENTS

vate duty care is quite high, but Laura says that

GET OLDER. With age, comes a litany of differ-

her organization doesn’t like the term because it

ences—everything from slight absentmindedness to a

sounds like a chore.

slowing down, to dementia and Alzheimer’s. For adult

“We like to have a personal relationship with

children, it can be not only heartbreaking, but frustrat-

someone. Even with dementia, they [patients] know

ing as well—especially if you have to play caregiver.

their caregivers.”

As a result, many families are faced with the question: should they stay or go?

Aging at home means having conversations about how this might look to the parent, and a plan for being

Consider this: according to a survey of North American homeowners between the age of 55

able to do so. The following tips can help determine where a parent would thrive as they age:

and 75, conducted by Home

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Home Instead Senior Care network, 94 percent of seniors who were surveyed said they would like to continue to live in their own home. Yet, only 28 percent have made a definite plan for where they will live as they age. With more seniors wanting to age in place, the reality is that the responsibility then falls to an adult child to be a caregiver to their parent in their home, which often presents its own unique challenges.

“ W E L I K E T O H AV E A PE R S ON A L R E L A T ION SH I P W I T H S OM E ON E . E V E N W I T H DE M E N T I A , T H E Y [ PAT I E N T S ] K NOW T H E I R C A R E GI V E R S .”

start observing and gathering information. In this way, you can come up with the best solution when you (and they) are ready. + TALK IT OUT. Discuss your observations with your parents. Don’t talk at them, talk to them. If your parents don’t agree with your observations, or recognize there’s a problem, use concrete examples to support your case. + MAXIMIZE THE INDEPENDENCE. Most likely, your

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“What people don’t realize,” says Laura McCoy,

be solved by providing parents with the support

Director of Community Outreach for Home Instead

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Senior Care in St. Charles, “is that when we come in

dence. Resources such as Home Instead Senior

as caregivers, it takes the pressure off the adult child

Care can help.

… because we do the laundry, the grocery shopping, take them to the doctor, and do the dishes.”

“Having us there to take care of a patient’s needs, helps adult children just be a son or daughter again.”

“We even just get them out … to keep them stimulated to help them age happily.”

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THE LANDING OF Oâ€™FALLON CATERS TO SENIORS' LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE CINDY O'HARA

SENIOR LIVING INCLUDES YOGA, GOLF, ART AND CHOCOLATE

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IT USED TO BE THAT SENIORS MOVED INTO

while still protecting the overall health and well-being

ASSISTED LIVING “FACILITIES” OUT OF NEED—

of the resident.

PERHAPS A HEALTH CRISIS MADE IT CLEAR, OR IT WAS “JUST TIME.” Now, however, more active adults are choosing to move to senior living communities, such as The Landing

“The nice thing about The Landing of O’Fallon is that we are able to tailor our residents’ care based on their current needs. This is our residents’ home; we want them to receive great care every day,” says Nicole Sutton, sales advisor.

of O’Fallon, as a lifestyle choice, to take advantage of

In addition, The Landing of O’Fallon offers mem-

the services, close proximity to shops, restaurants and

ory care services based on the Opal program, which

other amenities, knowing they have access to staff and

is a whole-person approach that tailors its services

health services when they need them.

to “meet the unique physical, social, and emotional

The Landing of O’Fallon, nestled between O’Fallon Road and Highway K, offers assisted living and memory

needs of its residents so that each day is filled with purpose and meaning.”

care services, including yoga, brunch, cooking classes,

“Our intent is to celebrate every individual and provide

bocce ball, barbecues, golf trips, wine tastings, choc-

them with a unique and personalized experience. In this

olate tours, art shows, sporting events, happy hours,

way, we enhance the lives of our residents by getting to

karaoke, concerts, and movie nights.

know each person,” adds Nicole. “We want to meet each

The spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, include staff attention available 24 hours a day.

memory care resident in their reality, while providing them with a safe and enriching lifestyle.”

The ultimate goal is to work closely with a resident’s

The Landing of O’Fallon would love to share their

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THE MORE YO U K N O W. . . A GUIDE TO BUILDING YOUR CUSTOM HOME

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OPEN HOUSE

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SOUTHERN-STYLE LAKEHOUSE OFFERS VIEWS FROM FOUR BALCONIES ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY JANET WATKINS

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THE EXPANSIVE SKIES OF NEW TOWN AND UNIQUE WATER VIEWS INSPIRED THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THIS FOUR-STORY CUSTOM HOME. Working with the Architect, Tim Busse, homeowner Jenny Powell says she used his ability to “see out through the windows” even though it was just a plan on paper. They designed window placements and additional features to allow beautiful vistas from every floor. Jenny says from the sunrise porch, you can view the country vistas and the community pool with its lazy river, as dawn breaks across New Town. The three stories of porches that grace this Southern-style home, each offer a different CONTINUED >

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

perspective with views of the two lakes, distinctive obe-

were designed to be the “room kids would dream of

lisk, and picturesque bridge marking the entrance to this

growing up in,” says Jenny. That level also includes a

unique St. Charles community. As you gaze across the

laundry area. The separate master suite and an office

lake in the front yard, you’re met with gorgeous sunsets

can be found on the penthouse (4th) floor. The master

and a view to the bluffs of Illinois.

features a modern fireplace as well as a separate HVAC

The home’s expansive interior offers 10-foot ceilings

system for perfect climate control.

and open-concept living with a custom kitchen designed

The home’s many extra touches include barn doors

for entertaining, including a huge double refrigerator. The

into the Master Suite, oversized garage, custom

mudroom, designed for those who desire that all important

wrought iron fence and beautiful breezeway for grilling

drop zone, includes a custom steel ladder taking you down

and welcoming backdoor guests.

to the finished family room, 4th bedroom and storage area.

You can simply walk out the front door to enjoy sitting

“I asked each of my kids what they’d like in their new home

on the front porch of this beautiful lake house or head

and my daughter just wanted a ladder,” says Jenny. (There

out in your golf cart to enjoy all the amenities and activ-

are stairs off the great room to also reach this lower level.)

ities New Town has to offer.

Each of the three large upper-level bedrooms are

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FOR BUSY FAMILIES, FINDING TIME TO EAT TOGETHER ISN’T ALWAYS EASY, BUT COMING TOGETHER AROUND THE DINNER TABLE REGULARLY ISN’T JUST ABOUT KEEPING HUNGRY BELLIES FULL. Family meals nourish the spirit, brain and overall health. Children who grow up sharing family meals are also more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and respect. Research has also shown that with each additional family meal shared during the week, adolescents are less likely to show symptoms of violence, depression and suicide; less likely to use or abuse drugs or run away; and less likely to engage in risky behavior or delinquent acts. If you struggle to make family mealtime happen, try these tips from the experts at the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, creators of the National Family Meals Movement, ARTICLE FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE FOUNDATION 26

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which aims to help families reap the benefits of enjoying more meals together at home. + Plan ahead. Prepare staples or extras of your favorite recipes that you can refrigerate or freeze to use when you’re rushed for time. + Mix and match. Challenge yourself to see how many different ways you can use a grocery item until it’s gone + Incorporate the kids. Involve your children in shopping, meal planning and preparation whenever possible. + Plan your family’s plates by making sure you’re getting all the food groups over the course of the day. Dinner ideas for busy school nights can be such a chore. Don’t fret, this recipe from Culinary.net is easy enough for the kids to help, too.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

New Decor for a New Decade

WITH THE START OF A NEW DECADE, WHAT

BETTER

TIME

THAN

UPDATE YOUR HOME WITH SOME OF THE LATEST DECORATING TRENDS. Now is the time to roll on one of theÂ top paint colors, like the Pantone Color of the Year, Classic Blue. Or, simply add a new

DECORATING TIPS FROM THE WHITE HARE ARTICLE JUDY PETERS/SARAH CORRIGAN

piece of vintage art to your gallery wall or in the kitchen. Some of the other top home decor trends of 2020 include floral wallpaper in bold patterns (with stick-on

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options if you’re not ready to commit), and high-contrast décor such as a console table in a dark stained wood with light-colored hardware. And no more all-white kitchens—instead, expect to see more natural woods and colored cabinets. In addition, look for Patina accents like clay and terracotta in earthenware and ceramics.

Local home décor expert, Sarah Corrigan, owner of The White Hare in Cottleville, gives these additional home decorating trends and tips:

She says gray is still popular in the overall decorating scheme but seen more now with heavy cream/white as a partner or as an accent color. Browns of all tones are being introduced back into the mix with gray, allowing this lovely friendship to bring some of the missed warmth back into the scene. With more people working from home these days, it changes the way we decorate and want to feel about our decor. That said, we are seeing a lot more of an “outside-in” approach using a lot of mixed woods and stones with a heavy use of natural fibers such as rattan, fringe and sea grasses. As far as botanicals, we’re seeing less of the traditional floral arrangements and more of the fern, loose floral stem bouquet or artistic succulent display, even if still of the “faux” persuasion. Other natural textures will continue to be seen as well as lighter, natural unfinished wood. No need to panic if you’ve turned your entire home to gray, as many of these lighter woods will easily transition with gray-toned decor. Mixed metals are very popular with gold tones--updated brass continuing to be a strong leader in the pack. (NO, you can’t keep your 90’s brass). As far as color, at this most recent market we saw a lot of creams, classic blues, muted browns, greens, matte blacks, pale pinks and just a hint of red and orange. Vintage, unique finds such as magnifying glasses, compasses, and trinket boxes, as well as hand-carved items like candle holders, bowls or shelf accessories, are huge right now. We’re also seeing dog-focused decor being more prominent than ever, with people considering their pets as part of the family. March 2020 | St. Charles County Lifestyle

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

music teacher, create an art project

events, visit StPetersMo.net/arts or

with the art teacher, enjoy story time

call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624.

HARRY POTTER WIZARDING WORKSHOP

students for a fun activity. RSVP

with the librarian and join current required: 636.946.6127.

HEALTH SCREENINGS AT THE LANDING OF O'FALLON

SHAMROCK RUN & PARADE

The Landing of O'Fallon is offering

Cottleville

a ‘’Lifeline Screening” on March

The Shamrock Run begins at 8:00

21st. Lifeline offers preventative health

Memorial Hall - Blanchette Park

Charles

Parks

Department

hosts a Harry Potter Wizarding Workshop March 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. In this spell-binding course, you will make your own wand, learn enchanting

spells

concocting

potions.

and

practice

The Landing of O'Fallon

a.m. at the Cottleville Fire Protection

screenings including Carotid Artery

and butterbeer in the Great Hall

District

Motherhead

Disease, Wellness Panel for men

before class. Ages 6-12. Students

Rd. The Parade starts at 11:30 a.m.

and women and High Cholesterol.

are encouraged to dress up. $25 per

at Warren Elementary and ends at

To make an appointment, or for

Muggle. RSVP: 636-949-3372 or

Francis Howell Central. For details,

more information: LifelineScreening.

Webtrac.StCharlesParks.com.

visit ShamrockParade.com/.

com/community-circle/.

21-24

ST. CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT EXPO

DEFIANCE RIDGE MONTHLY FARMHOUSE DINNER

MOULAH SHRINE CIRCUS

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Experience all the sights and sounds

Enjoy

pizza

Mid Rivers Mall -

Station

Defiance Ridge hosts a monthly

that the circus has to offer. Be amazed

Government

Farmhouse Dinner - an intimate

at the gravity-defying trapeze artists

and Mid Rivers Mall presents the

multi-course dinner in its modern

as they fly through the air in their

2nd Annual St. Charles County

farmhouse tasting room. American

aerial ballet. Enjoy the crazy antics of

Government Expo, March 7, 11:00

farm-to-table fare using the best

the hilarious clowns as they jump and

a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Representatives from

seasonal ingredients, including veg-

tumble under the “Big Top." Watch

24+ County departments will be

etables and herbs from their on-site

the elephants as they trumpet around

on hand in a fun, interactive setting

garden. $50/pp + tax & gratuity; with

the “Three Rings.” For ticket informa-

to feature services and programs

Wine Flight: $65/pp + tax & gratu-

tion:

available to the community. For more

ity. Menu and tickets are available one

moolah-shrine-circus.

information, contact Molly Dempsey

month prior to event. 636.798.2288.

Center Court Lower Level

St.

Charles

County

at 636-949-7900, ext. 3724, or

mtdempsey@sccmo.org.

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SPRING DANCE

GATEWAY OUTDOOR EXPO + SUMMIT

SNEAK PEAK OPEN HOUSE

The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre

With 200+ exhibit booths, The

Academy of the Sacred Heart

presents the Spring Dance, March

Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit

Interested in learning more about

20, with music by Fanfare. $7 tick-

allows attendees to interact with

the

ets at the door. ($1 discount with

leading outdoor brands, retailers,

and

Family Arena

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre

3-year-old,

Pre-Kindergarten

Kindergarten

programs

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Resident Privilege Card or Cultural

organizations, and destinations and

Academy of the Sacred Heart? Be an

Arts Centre membership card). Bring

learn how they can enjoy the natural

Academy student for the morning...

your own snacks; refreshments will

world. The 2-day free event features

during the Sneak Peak Open House

be available for purchase. For more

a Rock Climbing Wall, Bicycle Demo

on March 12. Sing songs with the

information on Cultural Arts Centre

Course and Mobile Life Basecamp

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Come one, come all to this “Vintage Circus” themed night. The One with Courage Gala: Big Hearts Under the Bigtop, will benefit The Child Center in Wentzville. Spend a wonderful night out with signature cocktails, scrumptious cuisine, awards, live entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $125 or Table of 10 for $1,250 at TheChildCenter.com/gala/. For sponsorship information, contact lzweifel@cacnemo.org.

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ARTICLE SUSAN BREWER, SERVICE FIRST REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL BUZZ

CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME?

TIPS TO HELP PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR TODAY’S BUYER

THE SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS BEGUN IN

Take a photo of the main rooms of your home (great room,

ST. CHARLES COUNTY AND IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR

kitchen, master bedroom and bath). Do the rooms look clut-

THAT MANY OF US BEGIN TO THINK ABOUT SELLING

tered or do they look open, airy and bright? It may be time to

OUR HOME. If you’re an avid watcher of home improvement

remove unnecessary items and de-personalize a bit.

shows, the thought of preparing your home for the market

For color, neutral is best. If walls are in need of freshening

may seem like a daunting task that you dread taking on. Many

up, light grays and whites are the best color choices. You

of those programs feature huge lists of updates that take a

want buyers to be able to picture their furnishings in your

small army of professionals to complete.

home. If your trim needs painting, white is best there as well.

In reality, most of us can make updates that today’s homebuyers are searching for in just a weekend with minimal assistance from contractors. The following is a list of quick updates that make a big impact when selling your home: Start from the curb and work your way in. Stand in the street and take a good look at your home. Is the mulch fresh?

lows and accessories. Let the light shine – open the blinds and let the natural light flow in. When that isn’t enough, updating your light fixtures is a quick and inexpensive way to make your home feel updated to potential buyers.

Landscaping bright and crisp? Mailbox in good repair with easy

In just a weekend, you can have your home ready for the

to read numbers? Look closely at the front door. Does it need

market and be well on your way to tackling your life’s next

a fresh coat of paint? You don’t want buyers to have a negative

adventure in your new home.

impression before they even enter your home. 34

Utilize color and add personality to your home with toss pil-

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