Posts with tag 'Boise, ID'
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Where to Donate Homemade Masks in Boise
The continued spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, continues to impact every aspect of our daily lives. Unfortunately, this respiratory virus can be transmitted from person to person with a simple sneeze or couch. Even individuals who do not show any symptoms yet have the virus can unknowingly spread it rapidly. Because this virus is still a threat to the entire population, the CDC is encouraging all individuals to wear protective masks over their noses and mouths when leaving the house.
The Vital Need for Homemade Masks
Personal Protective Equipment, known as PPE, can potentially prevent the wearer from contracting an infection. PPE includes specially designed N95 masks and surgical masks, however, due to a shortage in supply, government officials are asking that these items are reserved exclusively for the use of individuals in the healthcare industry. Thankfully, there are alternatives for the general public, including homemade masks.
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Your Guide to Starting a Garden in Boise
Now that spring is finally here, it's time to work on starting a garden at your Boise home. While it's still too early to put many plants in the ground, you can plan, prepare, and start some plants indoors to transplant when it gets warmer.
Our REALTORS® share the following guide to starting a garden in Boise:
The Basics of Gardening in our Area
If you're starting a garden in Boise, your frost-free growing season will start, on average, on May 7. This date will help you start and transplant your seeds at the right time.
It's also important to use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which helps you learn the plants that are likely to grow well in your area. The map's zones are determined by the average annual minimum winter temperature in every area of the country, and Boise is in zone 6. So, if you read a plant label or look up information about it online, check to see if it's recommended for zone 6. It's no guarantee, of course, but the plant's chances of thriving in this area will be good.
The Boise area has a relatively short growing season, so many plants will need to be started indoors and then transplanted when there's no longer any danger of frost.
Growing Veggies
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5 Tips for Getting the Best Real Estate Photos
If you want to sell your home, don't skip this essential task! Research states that homes with high-quality photos sell 32 percent faster. Real estate photos play an essential role in getting buyers interested in learning more about your home.
Follow these tips to ensure you obtain amazing photos that showcase everything your home has to offer.
- Declutter Your Home
Decluttering is one of the most important things you can do to help your property photograph its best. When there are too many items on your counters, tables, or floor, it takes away from your home's features. Some home stagers recommend that you pack away at least a third of your home's personal effects and knickknacks. Make sure also to remove overly personal items. Your goal is to create a space that appeals to as many potential buyers as possible. - Have the Pictures Taken During the Daytime
When scheduling your photo session for your home, make sure to schedule the session for the daytime hours. Every photographic subject, including homes, look better under natural light. Ideally, the sun shouldn't be at its brightest or directly entering your home, as this can produce unsightly shadows and alter the colors inside your home. Instead, try to schedule the session during the late morning or early afternoon hours.
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3 Ways to Stand Out in the Spring Market
Everything blooms in spring, including your house selling prospects. The warm weather and longer days make it possible to view a house in daylight, and after being stuck inside through a chilly Idaho winter, people are eager to get out and see new places. To help encourage a potential buyer to make an offer on your home, our REALTORS® recommend a simple process to help your home shine among the other Boise homes for sale.
- Get The Fix In
If you want to sell your home as one that's ready for a family to move in, your house needs to be in good repair. If you have any repairs that you've put off, reconsider them in the light that potential buyers will be examining your home not just for aesthetic appeal, but for signs of needing expensive work. Compare estimates from several technicians. You may be tempted to try a DIY repair, but unless you are confident that your repair can pass professional inspection, hiring the pro can save you money and time in the long run. - Enthusiasm Starts At The Curb
What gets potential buyers to sign up for the open house or ask to see your home is the image they see of your home's exterior. Entice potential buyers in from the warm spring days with a house that's well-maintained inside and out. Consult an arborist about the best time to prune any trees on your property. Clean your home's exterior, including the windows. A pressure washer will remove years of grime, but for older brick, try an attachment to your garden hose for a softer, finer spray that won't harm more delicate exteriors. Mow your lawn in diagonal stripes to make it appear larger. Place flowers in outdoor planters to give your home's exterior an enticing pop of color.
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Boise Chocolate Shops for Your Valentine's Day Treats
Chocolate makes life a little sweeter. Make some chocolate-flavored memories with a Valentine's Day gift with one of these delightful sweet shops around Boise homes for sale.
- The Chocolat Bar - 805 W. Bannock St., Boise 83702
Sweets from The Chocolat Bar will take your taste buds on a trip around the world. Owners Jason and Trish use fresh, local ingredients to create flavor combinations inspired by their travels. Be sure to try the signature Theobroma bar, made with layers of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and caramel topped with chocolate cookie crumbles. Customers also rave about their truffles in flavors such as bourbon and cappuccino cardamom. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.