The key to a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all bedroom might be more than a big cozy bed. According to a recent study, the secret to a calming room is actually navy blue—and there’s science to prove it. The University of Sussex and British papermaker G.F. [Read More…]
Archives for April 2019
Spring Cleaning does Make You & Your Home Happier by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Deep cleaning might be trendy now—thanks, Marie Kondo!—but spring cleaning has been around for generations. In recent years, however, scientists have tried to pinpoint the effect of cleaning on our mood. And it turns out, even the most daunting cleaning tasks [Read More…]
Have unwanted guests in your yard? Yes its getting to be snake season in Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Many people move to Arizona for our near-constant sunshine, and mild winters. These also make for perfect conditions for reptiles, which to the dismay of many homeowners, live in great numbers throughout the state. Where our neighborhoods meet the desert, [Read More…]
When to Start Planting what in Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
On average, the frost-free growing season starts Feb 1 and ends Dec 1, totalling 304 days for an amazing growing season for Scottsdale! Cold crops like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage can be direct seeded into your garden around December 21, assuming [Read More…]
Thinking about new flooring? by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Today’s choices in flooring are more varied than ever, running the gamut of styles, finishes and installation options. Product innovation is clearly blurring the lines between many flooring categories, and the raw materials used to create flooring types include gin [Read More…]
Need a new dishwasher? This can help by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Dishwasher designs continue to improve as manufacturers offer an ever-growing selection of dependable energy-efficient machines at every price point. Review dishwasher features and buying tips before purchasing a new model for your kitchen. Whether standing idle or in operation, dishwashers [Read More…]
Top 10 Features That Make Your Home Sell Faster by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Topping the list of most-wanted home items is a steam oven, which cooks food using steam and helps vegetables retain more nutrients. The recent push for healthy eating could be a major factor when choosing a home with a kitchen fit for [Read More…]
Pros and Cons of Saltwater Pools by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Hazardous to handle and store, chlorine can irritate the skin and the eyes. It’s no wonder, then, that many people opt for salt water pools, which offer some big advantages over traditional chlorinated swimming pools. Salt water pools do have [Read More…]
Choosing the Best Outdoor Rug for Your Patio by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
You just ordered a fantastic new outdoor dining set and comfortable lounge chairs to entertain on the patio this summer, but something’s lacking from your sitting area. We suggest adding a stylish outdoor rug to tie it all together and [Read More…]
