Charlotte Mires' Blog

Posted on 12/05/2021

Texture is an often misunderstood and underutilized designed tool in the home. When remodeling, most of us think of patterns, colors and size, forgetting to fold in characteristics of each surface. When texture is added to the previous design elements, it can add warmth and depth to your home with minimal effort. Let’s explore some of the easiest...

Decorating

Design Tips

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Posted on 11/28/2021

The Science of Composting: An Eco-Friendly Solution to Organic Waste

Image by Joke vander Leij from Pixabay It may tempt you to toss those potato peels in the kitchen trashcan, but resist the urge. Not only will they make your trash smell terrible but they'll attract critters once the bag goes outside. By putting your vegetable scraps and coffee grounds back into the earth, you're helping to prevent...

Eco Friendly

Composting

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Home Additions: Innovative Ideas to Consider

If you want to add on to your home, you have many options available to you. Not every home addition has to be another bedroom over the garage or additional living space that changes the footprint of your home. There are many innovative and unique home addition ideas that can increase the functionality of your home. Here are...

Additions

Breakfast Nook

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Posted on 11/14/2021

3 Areas to Customize when Building Your Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels As you make plans to build your own home, give yourself room for some customization. Your budget may not allow you to customize everything so will need to consider your priorities. Here are three key areas you should focus on to customize your home to make it more functional and enjoyable. 1....

Basement

Custom Home

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Posted on 11/07/2021

Where Should You Place a Bird Bath?

Whether you buy one or make it yourself, bird baths make an excellent addition to any yard or garden. While the decorative aspect of a bird bath is important, it’s also important to consider the ease of use. Whether birds visit and use your bird bath will depend on several factors concerning its location. Here we’ll go over...

Backyard Wildlife

Bird Bath

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Posted on 10/31/2021

DIY: Simple Updates That Boost Your Kitchen's Appeal

An outdated kitchen can really drag down the look and feel of your home. Unfortunately, a complete kitchen remodel can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. If a totally new kitchen isn't quite in your budget, the good news is that you can still update and refresh your space with a few simple (and inexpensive) DIY projects....

Appeal

APPEAL

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Which Cost-Effective Home Upgrades Boost ROI?

When you’re making upgrades to your home, aim for changes that have a higher return on investment (ROI). ROI refers to the amount of money you can expect to recoup when you sell your home. Changes that have a higher ROI mean you can expect to recoup a higher amount compared to what you paid for these upgrades....

Home Improvement

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Bring Order to Cable Chaos: 4 Ways to Organize Your Office

One of the best things you can do to keep your office organized is to invest some time in proper cable management. Tangles of cables and cords for different devices can be chaotic, unsightly and potentially hazardous. While there are plenty of cable management options you can purchase, there are also common items you can repurpose to save...

Cable

Cable Management

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Posted on 10/10/2021

Interior Design Advice & Best Practices: 5 Things to Know

Great interior design is more than choosing the right furniture. There are many factors that go into making an indoor space look its best. While it might seem complex at first, it’s easy to create room designs to rival any professional in the industry as long as you know the basics. Here we’ll go over some tips from...

Design Style

Home Decor

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Virtual Reality in Real Estate: 3 Key Benefits

More real estate professionals are embracing virtual reality to improve their business in the modern world. With the myriad tools and platforms available, it’s becoming more common for agents and brokers to use VR technology in their regular business practices. Here are some of the key ways virtual reality can benefit real estate today: Save Time By adding...

Accuracy

Models

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Should You Rent or Buy a Home?

How do you know if it’s better to buy or rent a home? With so much to consider, this big life decision may seem overwhelming. However, as long as you focus on some key questions, you can make the best choice. Here are the questions to ask yourself if you’re trying to decide between renting and buying: What’s...

Buying

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Posted on 12/10/2021

Another Property Sold - 14610 SW Grayling Ln, Beaverton, OR 97007

This Beaverton one-story home offers granite countertops, and a one-car...

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