Doug Sidell

NC/SC REALTOR® and Accredited Land Consultant, ALC
License# 266235 / 79741

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Sell, Donate, and Recycle with Helen Adams Realty

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 18, 2019
The spring season brings a time of change, from daylight savings to spring cleaning. If you are thinking about doing a little spring cleaning of your own, use the Helen Adams Realty Donation Resource Guide as a tool for cleaning up and clearing out. Regardless the item type or the part of town you live in, our guide has several convenient options for you. Many homeowners have treasured items

Wallpaper Returns as a Popular Home Design Accent

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 26, 2019
 Although wallpaper made its debut centuries ago, the accent tool is making its way back into the interior design world as a popular medium yet again. Wallpaper initially entered the home design space as a cost effective substitute to tapestries used by affluent homeowners for decorating, according to REALTOR® Magazine. Now it’s become a popular way to add a pop of texture, color, and pa

2019: The Year of Remodels

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 08, 2019
With the start of a new year, homeowners might find themselves wanting a change of scenery, starting with their home design. Home renovation projects are getting more popular whether done with or without a professional. Knowing the potential return on investment for these projects is crucial when deciding on the right course of action. According to the National Association of Realtors® 2019 R

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - October 16, 2018
As the seasons change, homeowners are reminded of periodic maintenance tasks needed to keep their houses in great shape. Whether you are thinking of putting your home on the market or just want to keep things clean and organized, we’ve created a helpful checklist of fall home maintenance for the new season. The season change is a great reminder to tackle these homeowner tips and keep your home in

Behr Announces 2019 Color of the Year

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - September 24, 2018
Behr, an industry leading paint company, has named their 2019 Color of the Year as a rich, blue hue. Blueprint, the mid-tone blue hue, is described as warmer than denim but softer than navy. The announcement of this color comes with the transition of the fall season, giving consumers a new popular paint option just in time for the season change. Being that this huge is an easy compliment to much o

Transitioning Your Yard Space for Fall

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - September 17, 2018
Starting this weekend, the fall season will officially be upon us. This means that soon you won’t be able to rely on the summer’s bright flowers and warm weather to naturally boost your home’s curb appeal. As the seasons change, it is time to think of ways to revamp your outdoor space for fall. We have plenty of tricks to help transition your yard and keep your curb appeal on point. Add Sourc

How to Make the Front Porch a Selling Point

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 17, 2018
The first thing potential home buyers will notice at a listing is the curb appeal. The driveway that leads them to the newly painted front door, the perfectly landscaped and trimmed front yard, and the front porch that invites neighbors and friends to come inside.More builders are adding front porches back into new home designs, according to Melissa Tracey with REALTOR® magazine, providing a serio

Home Renovations Most Popular Among Millennials

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - June 18, 2018
Real estate market experts and industry leaders expected millennials, people born between 1980 and 1994, to be a driving force behind the housing market in 2018. Not only are they making a big splash in the first-time home buyer market, they are also becoming a huge part of home design and renovations.REALTOR® Magazine reported that millennials are more likely than any other generation to remodel

This Backyard Trend for 2018 Might Surprise You

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 29, 2018
A new trend is taking over the home and garden design world and it isn’t exactly what you’d imagine. People are skipping the luxurious pools, hot tubs, and stone patios and opting for multi-purpose sheds.These sheds aren’t for storing your lawn mowers and old junk, they are multi-functional and deluxe detached spaces from your home. The main reason for this trend comes down to privacy. A detached

Creating High End Curb Appeal for Less

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 23, 2018
Your home’s curb appeal is its first impression to guests, neighbors, and possible home buyers. This creates a sense of pressure on homeowners to make sure that landscaping is perfect, shrubs are trimmed, flowers are blooming, and the whole exterior looks inviting and beautiful. There are ways to create that perfect curb appeal while not breaking the bank. Now that the weather is warm, get outside

This Year's Spring Kitchen Design Trends

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 18, 2018
With spring comes antsy home owners getting ready to clean, repair, and renovate their spaces. Each year, we see popular trends and ideas for each room in the home. One of the most popular and significant renovation spots in a house is the kitchen. Between different cabinetry, updated fixtures, and new finishes, the kitchen typically gets the most attention. As spring comes to an end, the kitchen

How to Avoid Problems with Spring Repairs

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 23, 2018
As the warm summer weather approaches, homeowners are more susceptible to start their planned maintenance and renovations. As you weigh your options of shopping around between contractors and doing it yourself, keep in mind the rules and regulations that are in place when making repairs on a home.In order to avoid problems with your spring renovations, be sure to check on the appropriate building,

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