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Outdoor Spring Decor Tips For Your Home

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Outdoor Spring Decor Tips For Your Home – The springtime is arguably the best time of the year. It’s beautiful, bright and full of so many different colors. Take full advantage of the season and make your home look it’s very best. Here are five great outdoor spring decor tips for your home.

 

Go Bold

If you’re redecorating your outdoor furniture, consider going bold with vibrant colors. New seat cushions or outdoor throw pillows will help enhance the beautiful colors of spring, not to mention a fresh new vibe could make the space more inviting.

 

Make the Most of Small Space

If you have a small backyard or back patio, make the most of the space by adding a small table and some chairs. It’s more important to be able to socialize in a small space, than just stare at a small space – and who doesn’t want to be outdoors in the springtime?

 

Plant Fragrant Flowers

One of the best parts about spring is the different smells. Fragrant flowers and plants will take your senses to a whole new level and will make guests feel even more welcome in your festive, fragrant home.

 

Install Lighting

Whether you’re installing lights, lanterns or candles, light your outdoor space up with an additional light source. This will allow you to keep your outdoor activities going well into the night.

 

Add a Rug

Like an indoor space, a rug enhances the space and ties all of the colors together. Consider getting an outdoor rug on your back porch to do just that.

 

Decorating your outdoor space can be just as fun, if not more, than decorating your indoor space. To learn more about outdoor spring decor tips for your home, visit here.

Things to do in Central Ohio This April

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Things to do in Central Ohio This April – There are a plethora of things going on in Central Ohio this month. Whether you’re looking for an activity for the whole family, or you just want to spend a night out with friends, you will have plenty of options.

 

Here are five things going on near you this month…

 

The Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders

Thursday April 2,  7pm

Nationwide Arena

Columbus, OH

Come out and cheer for the only NHL team in Ohio!

 

COSI After Dark – 21+ Event

Top Secret Spycraft

Thursday April 2, 5:30-10pm

COSI Columbus

333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

COSI without kids! Tickets available for $16 at the COSI Box Office, valid photo ID required.

 

Backyard Science Day

Saturday April 11, 10am-4pm

COSI Columbus

333 West Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43215

COSI with the kids! Discover science you can find in your own backyard!

 

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday April 4, 1-3pm

Camelot Cellars

958 N High St

Columbus, OH

(614) 441-8860

Cost: $5

https://www.facebook.com/events/894169757299871

Come grab your glass of wine and hunt for the eggs hidden around the Winery. Each egg holds a prize, and two eggs will have very special prizes valued at $50 each. Each person may collect up to 3 eggs. All glasses of wine will be $1 off their regular price during the Hunt. Must be over 21 to participate.

 

Urban Euphoria at Gallery 831

April 1-30, 3-9pm

831 S Front St Columbus, OH, 43206

A solo exhibit featuring original work by local artist Joss Parker.

 

Were these suggestions helpful to you? Let us know in the comments below!

Tips for Spring Buying

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Tips for Spring Buying – Warmer weather means the return of more than just the sun and the flowers-it’s also the high season for the real estate market. It’s a great season to buy a home, since the weather is good for moving and for home improvement projects. However, since spring is the busiest time to purchase a new home that means that there is a great deal of competition among prospective home buyers. It’s important to be prepared for purchase before you begin your search for a new home. Below are a few tips to get ready for the buying process. Happy buying!

  • Set your budget. Your first step should be to decide how much you can afford to spend on a new home. Besides your asking price, also take closing costs, montly mortgage payments, a down payment, moving and other expenses into consideration. The Mortgage Bankers Association recommends that buyers spend no more than 2.5 times their income on a home. Total housing payments should not exceed 28 percent of your gross income, and total debt payments should be less than 36 percent.
  • Make a list of must-haves. What does your new home absolutely need to have? What features are negotiable and what are not? Research these now to save time when you’re searching.
  • Find a good real estate agent. A real estate agent can often give you valuable information that may not be available to you otherwise and help you find a home with all of your requirements within your budget. Ask friends and family for recommendations, or check online.
  • Get your mortgage pre-approved. Discuss your options for a mortgage with several lenders and choose the rate and terms that are right for you. This way you’ll be able to act quickly once you find a home that you love.

Keep these tips and mind and when spring hits you’ll be ready to find your new home!