Hey guys! A couple of people had asked for updates once we got our landscaping done. And we also got our shutters! Even though I knew it would, it still amazes me HOW different it looks with those two changes. In a few weeks, as the dianthus and azalea start to bloom, it really should look lovely. Still no pool, but the front definitely is getting closer :)

Agree with "remove all of the toppers". The floral and lace can look girly or give a country vibe to the house. You have nice big windows so show them off. It will be a cleaner, more spacious, brighter look. I like the greenish color in the kitchen, but then in one of the photos of the eat-in breakfast area it looks like a blueish color. I'd take that photo out. It doesn't represent the true color if someone is flipping through the photos quickly they will think there are too many paint colors shared in one space-kitchen, family room, breakfast area. You have a lot of different paint colors in the house and not everyone likes that, so adding a new paint color that's not really there doesn't help. The dusty rose color in the dining room and master bedroom bothers me. If I was someone who wanted move-in ready and did not want to repaint, I would pass on the house. If the pool is in good condition I would love it, but the yard doesn't appear to be fenced in. That would make it a liability issue for me. If it is fenced in make sure you show that in the photos. Remove the clock over the door. It drawers the eye there and makes the room look shorter. You have lots of family photos. At least remove the ones in the dinning room. It seems like an odd place to display them. Others may disagree, but the nice wedding one over the fireplace doesn't bother me. If you have time repaint the kids room to match the family room. Not everyone will have a boy and a girl and so these will be rooms that buyers will need to potentially repaint. Everything looks clean and in good repair. You were brave to put it on here for scrutiny so I hope it pays off. You've gotten some good advice with several easy, cheap, quick, changes that would make a big difference. If it helps your comps have some things they could do to improve as well, so decor wise I think you are all pretty equal. Best of luck for a quick sale. This post was edited by Homeblessings on Tue, Mar 26, 13 at 0:41

Thanks Josephine. Maybe somebody here in this city needs to start a hosta business. But I don't have the money or the space for that. And being in Saskatchewan a short growing season, it wouldn't profit much for me......BUT wait...I like your idea of splitting mine and making a few dollars, but again these are hostas!!!! I can't even give them away to my sisters!! LOL. I was actually thinking of doing this with the daylilies to tell you the truth, or try too, but I've got so much work to do around here I never get to that part. I was going to advertise daylilies on texting to everybody I know and then on facebook......who knows

Here's the information we posted on this page two years ago, Norbert, about how we encourage pineapple plants to produce fruits: We place an entire apple beside the base of the pineapple plant, Elena. Because your plant is growing in a pot, you should enclose the entire potted plant in a large clear plastic bag, and close the bag (underneath the pot for a more esthetic appearance). Then position it where the plant will get plenty of light but not in direct full sun, to avoid creating too much heat from the greenhouse effect. As the apple ages, it produced ethylene gas which induces the plant to create a fruit, which will grow to become as large as the pineapples you buy in stores. Note that after you pick the fruit for eating, the plant will eventually die -- but not before it has produced one or more baby plants, each of which in two years will provide your next crop of pineapples. You can get more details about growing pineapples and many other plants on our Gardeners of Southwest Florida group's extensive website at https://meetup.com/FloridaGardeners. Group membership, gardening classes, light refreshments and everything else in this large and helpful group is free, so welcome aboard.