Diane Contarino's Blog

Posted on 04/10/2022

House style goes way beyond interior design. When it comes to curb appeal, exterior home design is everything. If you’re trying to sell your home or just want to make a statement in your neighborhood, knowing the hottest trends can help inspire your design ideas. Whether your home is craftsman style, Cape Cod style, ranch style or one...

Exteriors

Garage Doors

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Home Renovations: Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Them?

Your home insurance policy includes a specific type of coverage called "dwelling coverage." The amount of dwelling coverage that you have is based on your overall home value and the approximate cost to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss. When you renovate your home, you may increase its value — and if you don't...

Bathroom

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Posted on 03/27/2022

DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas to Try

Farmhouse decor celebrates the rustic and comfortable aspects of country life. One of the many advantages of embracing this design style in your home is the opportunity to upcycle old items and give them new purpose. Here are some great ideas for DIY projects to make your own farmhouse decor. Upcycled Pallet Headboard Wooden pallets are essential to...

Decor

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Starting a Windowsill Herb Garden: What You Need to Know

Have you always dreamed of being able to cut fresh herbs from your very own garden? If so, why not turn that dream into a reality? You don't even need to have a dedicated outdoor space for gardening; with a small planter box and some space on (or near) a sunny windowsill, you can grow your favorite herbs...

Herb Garden

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Posted on 03/13/2022

Automation to Get the Most Out of Your Entertainment Center

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels The vast majority of homeowners have put some time and effort into setting up their entertainment centers. Whether it's movies, TV or video games, we all have our priorities. No matter what enjoy, automation can be a great way to get more from every experience at home. Of course, this means that...

Posted on 03/06/2022

3 Tips for Decorating a Small Bedroom

Sometimes decorating a small space can feel just as daunting as decorating a large one. For those with small bedrooms, it can be especially difficult to find a balance between decoration and maximizing available space. Luckily, there are some ways you can make a small bedroom feel bigger while adding style at the same time. Here are some...

Bedroom

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Posted on 02/27/2022

Tips for Decorating Your First Home

Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone. While it may have been overwhelming to search for available properties and submit an offer on the one that fit all of your criteria, the real work begins after you sign the papers and get the keys. Now that you are a homeowner, it's time to decorate the space and...

Posted on 02/20/2022

How to add value to your home in 3 ways

You may be wondering how to add value to your home, regardless of whether you’re selling now or in the future. Investing in your residence can benefit your quality of life while also increasing eventual selling price and overall home value. Luckily, there are plenty of simple things you can do to boost your home value. Here are...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 04/01/2022

Another Property Sold - 21 Center Avenue, Westville, NJ 08093

Posted on 03/10/2022

Video Tour - 771 Wick Boulevard, Woodbury, NJ 08096

Check out this charming cape cod complete with a brand new maintenance free, trek deck, wraparound porch. What a perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. Enter into the open floor plan, combination living & dining room, complimented by a large picture window which offers an abundance of natural sunlight. The galley kitchen is located off the dining room boasting a beautiful farm style sink, overlay granite transformation counters and a coordinating back splash. Stainless steel appliances complete the updated kitchen. The first floor also hosts one bedroom on the main level and a full bath. Upstairs...

Posted on 03/10/2022

771 Wick Boulevard, Woodbury, NJ 08096 is now new to the market!

Check out this charming cape cod complete with a brand new maintenance free, trek deck, wraparound porch. What a perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. Enter into the open floor plan, combination living & dining room, complimented by a large picture window which offers an abundance of natural sunlight. The galley kitchen is located off the dining room boasting a beautiful farm style sink, overlay granite transformation counters and a coordinating back splash. Stainless steel appliances complete the updated kitchen. The first floor also hosts one bedroom on the main level and a full bath. Upstairs...

Posted on 02/18/2022

Another Property Rented - 25 Nova Court, Sewell, NJ 08080