T. Isom - Fathom Realty

12/31/2024

In a hurry to dispose of your clutter? A well-planned garage sale is a quick way to unload your stuff. Here’s a step-by-step how-to.

Once you’ve cleaned and organized your house from top to bottom, what is the best way to get rid of all your unwanted junk? If time is of the essence, donate it all to a favorite charity thrift shop. But if you’d like to recoup some of the money you spent, try a garage sale. Here’s how to clea...

12/29/2024

Perk up your winter landscape (and your chances of selling your home) with these beautiful cold-weather container gardens.

When flowerbeds become barren in the winter, it’s the perfect time to use potted plants to add much-needed curb appeal. Finding plants that can add interest and color to the front of your home while withstanding cold temperatures can be challenging. Here are a few winter favorites that will make y...

12/28/2024

Whether you want an outdoor kitchen that’s the envy of the neighborhood or just a simple grill, here are some tips to get you cooking.

Outdoor cooking has become a multi-billion dollar business in the United States. Here are the hottest trends fresh off the grill. It started so simply. In the era of black and white TV, dear old dad hovered over the charcoal grill, torching burgers and hot dogs. Much later came larger cart-style gri...

12/26/2024

May you find your home full of all the joys the Hanukkah season! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hanukkah

12/25/2024

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12/24/2024

Why wait to stage your home for someone else? With a little work, you can enjoy a designer-worthy kitchen every day of the year.

You’ve probably heard that staging your home will help it sell faster and for a higher price. But why wait to put your best decorating foot forward until you’re ready to move. Do it for yourself, and enjoy. If you later decide to sell, you’ll be ahead of the game. Here are a few tips to turn y...

12/22/2024

Tis the season to be jolly...regardless the number of broken ornaments. Here are five clever storage tips to improve the longevity of your holiday decor.

Pesky strings of Christmas lights and broken ornaments are a tradition we’d rather trash than treasure. Here’s how to avoid getting tangled up in knots when decorating for the season. Handy plastic light reels, about ten inches in diameter, are available in stores where you buy lights. At the en...

12/21/2024

If books are weighing down your décor, it might be time to begin a new chapter in organization.

Whether you’re moving or just looking for a more streamlined look, your bookshelves are an obvious place to consider paring down. Books are heavy and take up a lot of space. With the continued popularity of electronic reading devices that store hundreds of books in the palm of your hand, is it rea...

12/19/2024

Model homes are gorgeous for a reason. Here are several tips to keep you focused on home-buying basics rather than beautiful decor.

Touring model homes is a great way to help you decide on a house purchase -- as long as you don’t get swept away by all the pricey upgrades and the professional decorating. Here are a few tips to help keep you focused on the basics rather than the bells and whistles. Marketing magic. Remind yourse...

12/17/2024

Is every member of your family ready for the big move? Here are four ways to ready your pets for the big day.

Your family is moving to a new home. It’s an exciting and stressful time for everyone -- including your pets. Here are four tips to help your pets survive the ups and downs of moving day. Visit the vet. Before you move, take your pet for a veterinarian visit. Make sure your pet is up to date on al...

12/15/2024

LEDs and projection lasers offer a new look for your holiday home. Find out which ones are right for you.

It’s time to decorate for Christmas but do you really want to struggle with that twisted and tangled mess of incandescent lights? Or is it time to invest in the newer LED types for your Christmas tree? LEDs vs. incandescents. We all grew up with strings of incandescent Christmas lights, but they a...

12/14/2024

Going green when it comes to home utilities can pay dividends. Check out these nine ways to conserve resources while saving cash at the same time.

Homeowners in tune with today’s demands to save energy and water will be rewarded for their conservation efforts with cold hard cash in the form of lower utility bills. Take a look what you can do to green up your home and fatten up your wallet. Energy Star. The U. S. Department of Energy has deve...