Carolyn Kay's Blog

Posted on 07/18/2021
Brighten Your Home Office with Upcycled File Cabinets
Image by TeroVesalainen from Pixabay Is your workspace feeling a little blah lately? The new year is just the right time to make a change! Make it part of your New Year's resolution to create a cheery, bright, and welcoming workspace by upcycling your old, dingy file cabinet into this blackboard-sided, pretty yet utilitarian piece of office furniture!...
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Posted on 07/11/2021
Are Prefab Homes Sustainable?
"vipp's prefab shelter" by Nicolás Boullosa licensed under CC BY 2.0 Prefabricated homes come with many advantages. They require less time and less labor than traditional building process and still allow you to own your own home with a much smaller budget. Sustainability is another key factor discussed among builders and buyers alike. Builders promote prefabricated homes as...
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Posted on 07/04/2021
A Pre-Approval Checklist for First-Time Homeowners
Buying your first home can be stressful enough without worrying about whether your mortgage loan pre-approval is going to go through. That’s why it’s such a good idea to know the requirements before you narrow down your home search. Here are the top items your mortgage broker or lender will need in order to pre-approve you for a...
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Posted on 06/27/2021
Make Each Room in Your Home a Sustainable Living Space
Photo by Rovelyn Camato from Pexels Every room inside your home provides you with an opportunity to adopt a fresh, green lifestyle. When you focus on each individual room within your home, you can quickly create a sustainable space to live and grow. These tips can help you improve every room in your house until you have a...
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Posted on 06/20/2021
Boost Your Curb Appeal With These 3 DIY Upgrades
Image by Catkin from Pixabay Increasing the curb appeal of your home’s exterior might feel like a gigantic project. With so many details that combine to make up the aesthetic of your home it's difficult to know where to start. It can be even more difficult to budget for a long list of upgrades. Luckily, there are some...
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Posted on 06/13/2021
How to Decorate With Neutrals: The Basics
Neutral colors are always in style. However, if you have never decorated with a neutral color palette, you might wonder how to go about it. With so many colors that are so close to each other, how can you still create a dynamic and interesting aesthetic? Luckily, there is a lot more room for creativity when using neutrals...
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Posted on 06/06/2021
Dealing with Water Leaks
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Is your house leaky? According to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency), household water leaks account for up to a trillion gallons of water wasted each year. According to their calculations, the average home leaks about ten thousand gallons annually or more than 90 gallons every single day. So how do you tell...
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Posted on 05/30/2021
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Interior Decorator
Photo by Koson via Shutterstock When you move into a new home, it is common to have the urge to redecorate completely. To find just the right pieces and perfect the design style you desire you may want to hire a professional. Employing an interior decorator to help you with your new home décor might be a great...
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Posted on 07/19/2021
555 Central Avenue 233, Scarsdale, NY 10583 now has a new price of $625,000!
Welcome to Scarsdale Meadows! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath was fully renovated in late 2019. Nothing to do but move in to this bright sunny unit in the Edgemont School District. The open living room/dining area feature recessed lighting and engineered wood floors. 3 closets offer plenty of storage on the first floor. Enjoy your morning coffee/tea or sit quietly and read a book on your private balcony. The new kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The new powder room completes the downstairs. Upstairs you will find the Primary Bedroom with 3 closets and en-suite bathroom with double sinks and stall shower. 2...
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Posted on 07/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 24 The Hamlet, Pelham, NY 10803
Welcome to this open, sun drenched home. The tiled entry hall with a closet opens into the living room with soaring 12.5 foot ceilings. Up a few steps to the dining room and kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. The top floor includes a master suite with two closets and master bath. There are 2 more bedrooms and hall bath. A bonus is the ground level family room/office with laundry, powder room and storage. Sliding doors open to a private back patio. TWO parking spaces, one right in front, plus landscaping and snow removal included. New Hunter Douglas window treatments on 2nd and 3rd floors. In 2019 the air conditioning, exterior...
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Posted on 06/04/2021
21 Lake Street 5i, White Plains, NY 10603 is now new to the market!
This beautifully updated, sparkling clean apartment is located in the Parkview Condo on Lake Street in White Plains. Unit features dishwasher, hardwood floors, custom bedroom walk in closet, additional storage in the large double wide closet in the dining area. The Parkview is pet friendly up to 50lbs, newly redecorated lobby & hall ways, doorman, secure package room and garage parking. Conveniently located within walking distance to train, shopping, restaurants, entertainment and parks. The unit comes with 1 garage parking space. Other unit owners have created a private laundry hook up can be installed in the utility room off the...
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Posted on 06/02/2021
555 Central Avenue 233, White Plains, NY 10583 is now new to the market!
Welcome to Scarsdale Meadows! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath was fully renovated in late 2019. Nothing to do but move in to this bright sunny unit in the Edgemont School District. The open living room/dining area feature recessed lighting and engineered wood floors. 3 closets offer plenty of storage on the first floor. Enjoy your morning coffee/tea or sit quietly and read a book on your private balcony. The new kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The new powder room completes the downstairs. Upstairs you will find the Primary Bedroom with 3 closets and en-suite bathroom with double sinks and stall shower. 2...
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