☰ Menu ScheduleIn-Person or Virtual VisitIf you plan on listing your home this spring, now’s the time to prep your home to look its best for potential buyers. But there’s a fine line to home improvements. You want your home to shine and garner top dollar, but you also don’t want to spend too much on improvements that pay few…
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for new carpeting, knowing exactly what you’re buying helps you to better understand and evaluate performance and value. After all, you want your carpet purchase to be a smart investment that will last for years to come. Here, General Manager John McConnell at Sloane’s Carpet Secret breaks down the factors…
Read MoreCandice Olson, a well-known interior designer, once said “The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy.” As winter approaches and pandemic-induced hibernation sets in, many of us will take solace in interiors that offer a warm, comfortable coziness. Here are a few easy ways you can warm up your living…
Read MoreWho hasn’t felt the effects of the pandemic on supply chains in recent months? From shortages in toilet paper and hand sanitizer to lumber and coins, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the procurement and distribution of both raw materials and finished goods around the world. Luckily, Sloane’s Carpet Secret has a unique business…
Read MoreWith summer travel plans put on the back burner this year, you may be spending A LOT more time at home. And that’s got you thinking … hey, why don’t I finally tackle some of those home improvements on my list? Many of the upgrades listed below are not only affordable and easy to do…
Read MoreWhen you sell a house, the flooring will take center stage. Without the previous owners’ furniture and rugs, every dark spot and worn area will be visible. We know that the winter is a slow season for selling a home, but spring will be here before you know it, and you don’t want to waste…
Read MoreMaking improvements to a home before you sell is a tough balance to strike. On the one hand, you want to put your best foot forward to get the best possible price for your home. On the other hand, you don’t want to spend too much money making improvements that won’t pay dividends on the…
Read MoreIf you’re trying to sell a house for a client, you’ve probably taken a look around the property for the quickest ways to boost its value. High on the list: that dingy old flooring. Whether it’s scratched hardwood, faded linoleum, or worn carpet, it’s got to go. But what should you replace it with? It’s…
Read MoreWhen you buy a big roll of new carpet, it can be a bit of a sticker shock to realize that you’re going to have to pay someone to install it, too. After all, it’s just a big sheet! Take it home and cut it into a rectangle, then staple it to the floor, right?…
Read MoreWhen your clients decide to sell a house, they’re making a huge decision — likely one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. One of their biggest concerns will be the amount of time that the house is on the market, because they’ll have to figure out alternate living arrangements while you’re showing the…
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