Carol Rutgers' Blog

Posted on 06/13/2021

How to Forever Change Your Home's Lighting for the Better

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay In most homes, the base lighting is drab and dull, often doing little to light up your life. Thankfully, it is quite easy to transform the lighting in your home and create the perfect atmosphere for your everyday activities. All you have to do is follow these four tips and watch as...

DIY

Inside Lighting

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Adding a Front Yard Fence to Improve Curb Appeal: Ideas to Consider

Adding a fence to your front yard can completely transform the look of your home. Regardless of what size yard you might have, fencing makes a statement as well as provides functionality. So what type of front yard fence is best for your home? Here we’ll go over some of the most popular options and how they can...

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 05/30/2021

How to Solve the Most Common Succulent Problems

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Succulents are some of the most popular houseplants because they are easy to care for. However, there are some very common problems that you might encounter when keeping succulents despite their low-maintenance demands. Each variety has slightly different needs, but here we will go over some of the most common issues and...

Posted on 05/23/2021

How to Be Proactive About Selling Your Home

Image by mynemesis2011 from Pixabay If you're anticipating putting your home on the market soon and want to sell it as quickly as possible, you're probably thinking that the best way to accomplish this is to accept a major drop in price. Although it's true that price points can affect how quickly a property sells, you don't have...

Posted on 05/16/2021

Tips for Grooming Your Dog

Keeping dogs well-groomed is an important part of helping them stay healthy and happy. The amount of grooming your dogs need depends on certain factors, such as the coat they have or whether they roll around in dirt or mud. The following grooming tips can help you keep your pups looking and feeling their best. Brush Your Dogs...

Dog

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Posted on 05/09/2021

Help Reduce the Stress of Moving by Creating a Checklist

Photo by Heung Soon via Pixabay A moving checklist won't take all the stress out of moving, but it can relieve a lot of the pressure once you have everything accounted for. To give yourself a little extra sanity and peace of mind, we'll sketch out what a reasonable timeline should look like. 8 Weeks Before Nearly two...

Posted on 05/02/2021

House Flipping Loans: Key Factors to Keep in Mind

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels The golden rule of house flipping states that entrepreneurs should never pay over 70% of a property’s value after subtracting the cost of renovations and associated fees. Known as the “70 Percent Rule,” it sets a standard for improving the chances of turning a profit even if unexpected financial challenges arise. Few...

Posted on 04/25/2021

Simple Ways to Reduce Energy Use

Image by Marie-Flore Pirmez from Unsplash Going green sounds like a big, lofty goal. For many, it brings thoughts of installing solar panels or upgrading entire HVAC systems to be more eco-friendly. While these are helpful tasks, there are many little things you can do right now to “go green” at home. If you want to make a...

Energy Efficient

Inexpensive Home Improvements

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Posted on 05/06/2021

Video Tour - 15 Falmouth Way, Bluffton, SC 29909

Totally renovated home in 2010 with Beaufort Co. taxes: New roof; 13' x 20' dining area added along with 15' x 19' Carolina Room; new water heater; new kitchen cabinets, granite counters, & Stainless Steel appliances. 2016 new fridge. Beautiful, open floor plan-great for entertaining! Smooth ceilings, crown molding, tile & wood flooring throughout--no carpet. Garage has storage closets, extra cabinets, service door, & a painted epoxy floor. Utility room has washer & dryer hook-ups, as well as garage. Hunter-Douglas silhouette blinds in all rear windows. 15.5" tile in LR, DR, & Kitchen. Comfort height bathroom vanities...

Posted on 05/06/2021

15 Falmouth Way, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Totally renovated home in 2010 with Beaufort Co. taxes: New roof; 13' x 20' dining area added along with 15' x 19' Carolina Room; new water heater; new kitchen cabinets, granite counters, & Stainless Steel appliances. 2016 new fridge. Beautiful, open floor plan-great for entertaining! Smooth ceilings, crown molding, tile & wood flooring throughout--no carpet. Garage has storage closets, extra cabinets, service door, & a painted epoxy floor. Utility room has washer & dryer hook-ups, as well as garage. Hunter-Douglas silhouette blinds in all rear windows. 15.5" tile in LR, DR, & Kitchen. Comfort height bathroom vanities...

Posted on 05/02/2021

Video Tour - 102 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909

Gorgeous, breathtaking views of the Okatie River will enamor you. 4 spacious bedrooms w/ ensuite bathrooms. Enjoy the true chef's/baker's kitchen including Wolf 4-burner w/grill, griddle, warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, Sub-0 fridge, Alca triple sink, bar sink, winecooler, TV, walk-in pantry & extra fridge in Laundry rm. 12"-thick aerated concrete block foundation w/ L-shaped rebar. Travertine tile in Carolina rm, Owner's bath & shower. Comfort hght vanities & Toto toilets. Vaulted Carolina Room & Owner's bedroom ceilings. Closets galore, 15' ceiling in LR, kitchen & foyer. Closed cell foam attic insulation. 3-zone...

Posted on 05/02/2021

102 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Gorgeous, breathtaking views of the Okatie River will enamor you. 4 spacious bedrooms w/ ensuite bathrooms. Enjoy the true chef's/baker's kitchen including Wolf 4-burner w/grill, griddle, warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, Sub-0 fridge, Alca triple sink, bar sink, winecooler, TV, walk-in pantry & extra fridge in Laundry rm. 12"-thick aerated concrete block foundation w/ L-shaped rebar. Travertine tile in Carolina rm, Owner's bath & shower. Comfort hght vanities & Toto toilets. Vaulted Carolina Room & Owner's bedroom ceilings. Closets galore, 15' ceiling in LR, kitchen & foyer. Closed cell foam attic insulation. 3-zone...