Monthly Archive: May 2012

How To Buy a Used Car – The Test Drive

Test drive the car and listen for squeaks.

As mentioned in an earlier post, our son lives across the country and is buying a used car. Here’s some information from Ted (our resident car expert who’s been in the business his career) on how to conduct a test drive. Hi Todd, After looking at the general condition of the car the most important thing …

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How To Buy a Used Car – Price Negotiations and Paperwork

Getting to the right price is easier than you think.

This is the last post on How to Buy a Used Car written from Ted (who’s been in the car business his career) to our son Todd on how to handle the price negotiations and paperwork. Hi Todd, Okay, this is the last of my wisdom… for now anyway. If you are still interested in …

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How To Buy A Used Car – Maintenace and Tire Wear

How to Buy a Used Car

This title of this post may have thrown you off a little, but stay with me – this is Life’s-Hub and this topic may hit home for anyone interested in buying a used car. Our son, Todd, lives 2500 miles across the country and is in the market for a car that will last him …

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How to’s and What for’s of De-Clutter Your Closets

I am very excited to be adding video to Lifes-Hub and this is the first post in a series of  preparing yourself and your home for selling and for dwelling.  This first post is about selling. The cruel reality is that buyers are nosy.  So if you think you can clear away the clutter and …

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How Red Ridinghood Got Her Red “Just Right”

This primary color scheme uses warm reds, yellow and blue.

Little Red Riding Hood’s favorite color was…well…. red.  But like “Red” when using it in your home, it can’t be too hot, or too cold — it needs to be just right. If your favorite color is red, chances are you’ve used it in your decorating projects or want to, right? But using it all …

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What Happens When Buyers See Red?

Red takes the buyer's eye on a trip through the space.

Why do we see red? Red draws attention because it has the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum – think STOP sign or someone dressed in red within a sea of dark suits.  Red is stimulating and a symbol of courage, love  and sacrifice. But the most important thing to remember about red when …

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What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Red stimulates energy.

Quick…What’s your favorite color and what do you really know about it? Do you walk into a room and check out the colors – rather, do you feel the energy in the room…or not? The way a room feels, the mood you want to create in the space, has everything to do with the way …

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Getting Around Odd Color Schemes

How to get around an avacado counter top.

Have you ever walked into a room and said (to yourself or out loud) Wow…look at that color!  And maybe not in a good way.  As a decorator for Sherwin Williams, I am in houses every week and am often challenged when working around an existing color that will not change – or is not …

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New Course: Color for Dwelling & Selling

CSP International Business Training Academy June 10, 17, and 24 2013 @ 7 p.m. (EST) Webinar Title:  Color for Selling and for Dwelling Colorphobic?  Have you always wanted to know more about the inner-workings of color as it relates to choosing interior and exterior colors for your home or office? Maybe you’re really good with …

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How To Hang Window Treatments for Dwelling

Prevent draftsby hanging panels that overlap the window frame.

Window fashion has become as high-tech as everything else in our lives.  So if you have window toppers from 10 years ago or drapes that look like flood pants on your kids, it’s time for an update. Since most warm or cool air is lost through our windows, let’s take a look at the “hard” …

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