Judy Klem's (judyklem) Blog

From my Email In-Box: Light Up Your LifeIt's all too common, especially in older homes, to find that, once the sun goes down, the rooms are just a bit too dark. This can make them seem uninviting to somewhat unusable - not the feeling we want in any room of our homes! First, it's good to have an ...

10  11 Ways to Bump Your Home to the Top of a Buyer’s List This list is in order of what’s important in the long term, but if you read it from the bottom up, you’ll get a better idea of what usually influences buyers most strongly to take that all-important initial look, go on to a longer look an...

Inspiration: Reformatting My MindsetTrying to move forward against the odds as this new year gets underway in earnest?  Me, too!  Making plans, setting goals, and then accomplishing them takes some energy - and sometimes it takes a little jolt to get myself to think "outside the box" to get thing...

Trees, Ice, BreezeThe trees all still have a gloriously beautiful layer of ice. The ones out front look particularly beautiful with the sun shining on them...   The breeze is adding an interesting element, as the icy branches rub against each other with a sound similar to the one made by unwrappi...

It was the Best of Condos, It was the Worst of CondosYou've decided to buy a condo, and have found a few you really like. From an everyday living aspect, what's one of the most important things to take into consideration when deciding between one condo development and another? Answer: How is the ...

Organizing Series: Expanding Your Kitchen Storage Once you've optimized your existing kitchen storage to the fullest extent, you may still need a bit more room for odd-sized, over-sized, and infrequently-used items. There are a few easily-added options if you have some space in your kitchen, or e...

Written Words Bookstore in Shelton CT is a Great Resource!Written Words Bookstore, in the White Hills Shopping Center located in Shelton CT, proves once again that it is a great local resource for learning. On Friday, February 4, 2011, you can meet the teacher who will be leading an eight-week se...

What's in Your Buyer's Bag?How can you help your buyer really optimize their house hunting experience? Can a bag of tricks possibly do it? Here's a list of things every serious buyer should have with them as they look for their next home.   Bags   Indoor shoes. I don't know about you, but I hate ...

It's No Mystery... What's the easiest way to make your home more inviting to potential buyers? It's really no mystery, just something that requires some intense concentration and a good deal of persistence. And it changes the whole feeling and sense of comfort when buyers are looking at your home...

Organizing Series: Optimizing Your Kitchen with new Storage SolutionsI have to thank Tamara Elliott-Deering for requesting kitchen storage tips - and a great topic for a blog post!  In her comments on my previous post "Decision, Decisions: Keep, Toss or Donate?"  Tamara said something along these...