Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 05/03/2022
Seller: Which Kitchen Remodeling Projects Increase Your Home's Market Value?
Kitchens are among the bigger factors that can affect a home’s value. If you’re going to put your home up for sale soon or if you’re just looking for smart changes to make to your kitchen money-wise, consider remodeling projects that boost your home’s value. Which kinds of kitchen upgrades end up paying off the most in the...
Home Seller
Home Seller
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Posted on 04/29/2022
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update 4/29/2022
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Posted on 04/26/2022
Design: Quick farmhouse decor basics
Farmhouse decor is a style that accentuates your living space by pulling out features such as barn doors, exposed beams and beautiful country elements, like subtle floral designs and the classic unfinished wooden table. But what other elements bring classic farmhouse decor into modern homes? How can you integrate the two? And what elements should you start with...
Farmhouse
Farmhouse Design
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Posted on 04/19/2022
Top 3 Materials for Tiny House Siding
When designing a custom tiny home, you will need to select your building materials. One key decision is what to use for siding. There are different options for siding and cladding suitable for tiny homes. Here are some of the best options when choosing materials for the exterior of your tiny home: Real Wood Siding Wood siding made...
Metal
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Posted on 04/12/2022
Ideas for Adding Climbing Plants to Your Decor
Houseplants can add some extra life to any interior space. Some are prized for their decorative foliage, especially those with long trailing or climbing vines. An excellent way to decorate is to encourage your plants to grow into a lush wall covering. However, not all plants will climb or trail on their own. Here we’ll go over the...
Decorating
Houseplants
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Posted on 04/05/2022
The 6 Best Tools to Help You Move
Working with the right tools can make all the difference. This can be said for any project, but when you’re moving your home, equipping yourself with a few key items will make the process more efficient. Here are the essential tools to ease some of the labor on moving day: Furniture Dolly A furniture dolly is an excellent...
Moving
Moving
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Posted on 03/30/2022
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update 3/30/2022
Click here to view Middletown, DE blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/29/2022
How to Keep an Old House Cool on Hot Days
Vintage homes are full of charm and character. Unfortunately, if they haven’t had extensive updates, old houses might have poor insulation and other structural issues. While these things may not hinder your ability to live happily in an old house, they can lead to higher utility bills. If you live in an old house without air conditioning, hot...
Energy Saving
Home Living
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Posted on 03/22/2022
Light it up: Dark room ideas
If you’re in need of dark room ideas, there are plenty of options for lighting up a space. Whether a space has obstructed windows or no windows at all, there are design secrets you can use to bring light inside. Here are some tips to brighten a dark room: Reflect light with mirrors Decorating with mirrors is a...
Accent Lighting
Ambient Lighting
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