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Hello Helena 

Just a quick email to let you know how very much I enjoyed the time I spent with you the other day. The best $250 dollars I have spent in a long time. 

I learnt so much and had so much fun as well. If we don't go to market I will still implement some of what I have learnt. 

If we do sell I will have to get you back to see how you can help me in the new home. 

I will certainly recommend you to any one I know that would need your services. 

Warmest regards 

Nicky Waihi 

26 April 2016

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Getting our home on the Market with a time frame of two weeks seemed a daunting task. We have lived in our home for ten years and raised 4 children, over that time we have accumulated a lot of belongings. 

After sitting down and trying to come to terms with how we were going to tackle this our Real Estate Agent (Sandra Bullock of Harcourts Papakura) put us in touch with DIY home staging. I called Helana and she made an appointment at our home within two days.

Helana has this wonderful knowledge of creating space, moving furniture, removing furniture, de cluttering, placing nicknack's around the home for example candles, magazines, soaps, tips on folding towels etc. all using most if not all your own property so no extra outlay if you didn't or couldn't afford it, saying that I purchased a large statement mirror and some real life like green apples, 2x Magazines and 2x throws for the beds which made a difference. 

So for two hours we went from room to room writing down her recommendations also moving furniture so that we could to see how the room looked, what a difference moving a couch or bookshelf can make. We also went outside and moved a table, chairs and pots.

When Helana left we got set to work, the bonus being having my parents garage to store the excess stuff but I'm sure a neighbour or friend even a few storage boxes would help.

End result being our home still looked like a family home- that was important to me.  Our home looked cleaner more organised and spacious. It had the wow factor that I was looking for.

We have had our first open home and all positive feedback on the presentation of our home.

Thank you Helana you have made a big difference with little cost involved. I will be in contact when we move into our new home for all your wonderful idea's.

Regards Kylie Skilton

Parkhaven 

14 April 2016

MAKING A BED

DIY Home Staging - preparing the kitchen for buyers OPEN HOMES & PHOTOGRAPHY

Sometimes it's a bit like this isn't it!!

I've been so busy getting www.diyhomestaging.co.nz live... it's getting there

Ok so I still haven't plucked up the courage to paint that couch ... because I have been searching to see how it really turns out and it seems the outcomes vary A LOT!! So I don't really want to muck it up - however it's just taking up precious space and collecting dust in my garage. so what to do... 

Anyway I just found a new product... and this chair someone else did

Painted chair

To me it looks great but I really just wonder what it feels like.
So I'm first going to see if I can get my hands on this paint in NEW ZEALAND and then try a fabric swatch.

PAINTING MY KIDS COUCH

So I have been meaning for 4 years to re-upholster this children's couch. I paid about $150 for it on Trademe.co.nz it had been in a Dentist's waiting room. However its ugly as sin and I couldn't bare to use it the way it is... over $800 to get it re-upholstered ( can't remember if that included material.. but doubt it) It needs almost as much as a big couch they told me.

Anyway I saw a few months ago you can paint furniture... so I'm going to do this project... heck I'm not spending a $1000 on a kids couch no matter how much money I have!!!

So I'll put my progress up!

... anyone ever done it before? I might need to order a few additives from overseas... good ol Google should help me out.

DIY HOME STAGING: $2.50 and look what I made!!! In 10 mins

DIY HOME STAGING: $2.50 and look what I made!!! In 10 mins: A knee rug from the second hand shop $2.50.... had a small rip in it Cut out shape $2.50..... Its actually made 4 but I ran ...

$2.50 and look what I made!!! In 10 mins

A knee rug from the second hand shop $2.50.... had a small rip in it

Cut out shape

$2.50.....

Its actually made 4 but I ran out of thread (I don't use my machine often)

Finished product.... I can't sew to save myself, anybody could make this!

Second hand shop score $15 + a bit of spray paint

Lamp before

Ugly run down birds before

AFTER

dailydo.co.nz Saturday Oct 22 2011

If you’re thinking of selling your home and want to ensure it looks positively perfect – then today’s your lucky day! Grab today’s deal and DIY Home Staging will show you how to stage your home like a pro! Not only should your home compare well, it must stand out. If it doesn’t, either you’re in the wrong price bracket, or you need to seriously step up the presentation. This can be done usually using what you already have, rearranging it a little differently and editing the contents so buyers are not distracted.

Today you’ll pay just $69 for a consultation to show you how to prepare your home for sale, with DIY Home Staging, worth $250!

From starter homes to mansions, this deal is perfect for all homes! When you’re selling your home, you’re competing with other homes in your price range and DIY Home Staging can rearrange less than ideal contents into something that really works! Even for homes that need only minor tweaks, this deal will give you a huge advantage in the real estate market – your home needs to be presented in its absolute best light!

When you’re selling your home you’re just too attached to it to be able to see it from a buyer’s perspective, that’s where the team at DIY Home Staging come into play. This handy service will give you valuable insight into how buyers will view your abode once it’s on the market. Together you and DIY Home Staging will go through your house and you’ll be shown problem areas that you may not notice. You’ll then be provided with a creative DIY solution to fix it!

The highly qualified team at DIY Home Staging have an eye for the job. Plus, they’re extremely sensitive to the fact that they’re dealing with your home – they just want to make sure that it’s presented in the best way possible and you get the most out of their service!

There are different ways to look at the same space, some of which will give a better impression from where a buyer would be standing.  It’s about creating that emotional connection with the buyer that helps them imagine themselves living there. There are things that if visible to buyers will act as psychological stoppers.  Buyers shop with Logic but almost always buy with emotion. Most of us have spent far more for something we just fell in love with!

So hop to it Dailydoers! The cost of this deal is much cheaper than a price reduction – and it’s worth every penny! Remember, first impressions are everything!

Valid 24 Oct 2011 to 24 July 2012
One per person
May buy multiples as gifts (max 5)
Mobile service valid as far as Albany (north), Pukekohe (south), Howick (east), Waitakere (west)
Consultation is 1-2 hours long, depending on size of home
24 hour cancellation policy applies or voucher subject to forfeiture
Subject to availability
Bookings essential (ph:021-949149 and quote voucher code)

Director of DIY Home Staging Ltd Helana Frost

Ps. if you decide not to buy this for your client please help them out by telling them about it.

Look out for a deal on Saturday Oct 22 2011