The Donaldson Team - Real Estate Advisors

Do you have a dark room that you'd love to lighten up? These tips can help.

5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to lo...

INFOGRAPHIC: These tips will turn your backyard into a private escape.

6 Steps to a Buzz-Worthy Backyard ......

High credit card debt? A personal loan might be the answer.

Using Personal Loans Against Credit Card Debt A poor credit score can affect people in many ways. It can make it difficult to get approved for a m...

VIDEO: It all starts with good communication with your agent...

Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When Selling Your Home Keep these safety tips in mind before putting your home on the market. Communicate With Your Agent ...

You might not be aware, but you can ask your credit card company to increase your limit. What home improvement project would you take on with a higher limit?

How to Ask for a Higher Credit Card Limit A higher credit limit can help in an emergency, allow you to make any necessary large purchases and ...

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of Your Own Hands Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

VIDEO: Here's what you need to know before installing concrete countertops in your home.

Love Concrete Countertops? Here's Everything You Need to Know Here’s what you need to know before installing concrete countertops in your home. Sealing Is Essent...

Have you tried any of these unique home accents?

Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesti...

INFOGRAPHIC: Pitch a tent in your backyard for a fun-filled overnight in the 'wild'!

How to Have an Outdoor Adventure at Home ......

Here's how you can save on energy and cash at the same time!

6 Shortcuts to a Smaller Utility Bill Looking to cut your energy costs? It can take years for a new, more energy-efficient refrigerator or...

VIDEO: From cathedral to domed ceilings these styles will make a statement in your home!

Dramatic Ceilings for a Beautiful Home These six types of striking ceilings will set your home apart! Beamed Ceiling ...

Looking to skip the curtains on your windows? Consider some of these instead.

Curtain Alternatives to Dress Your Windows Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great...

Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

A Checklist for Retiring Early Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

VIDEO: These five tiles will make your floor a masterpiece!

Create a Luxurious Floor With These Tiles Here are some of today’s trendiest types of high-end tiles! Travertine This strong but porous tile ...

Check out these 5 financial planning tips.

Money Matters for Millennial Parents As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When...

INFOGRAPHIC: Make your kitchen pop with these beautiful countertop options.

4 Luxury Countertops for Your Kitchen ......

Here are some tips for letting more light into your home. Which room are you looking forward to brightening up?

Add Some Light and Life to Your Rooms Want to brighten up a room but don’t have the time to paint or the budget to add a window? Con...

VIDEO: An historic home can be a treasure, but there are some things to keep in mind when looking to purchase.

Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Historic Home If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house. Here are...

Starting an emergency fund can be difficult, but cutting your extraneous spending for just one month can make it easier.

How a No-Spend Month Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems Nearly half of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, and 61 percent don’t have enough money to ...

How often do you clean your hardwood floors? Here's how you can keep them in the best condition possible.

How to Clean Your Hardwood Floors If you’re the proud owner of a hardwood floor, you may be engaged in a constant cleaning battl...

VIDEO: Follow these tips to design the ultimate pool house...

6 Tips for Designing the Perfect Pool House Follow these tips to design the ultimate pool house… Connected to Nature Consider large doors...

Which spot do you find the hardest to clean?

5 Overlooked Places to Clean Regardless of how much time you spend cleaning, there are likely to be a few places you overlook. Be...

INFOGRAPHIC: Get your passport ready and be prepared to get inspired.

4 Destinations for Home Design Inspirations ......

Keep these tips in mind if you're looking to buy a car when you're upside down on your current loan.

Buying a Car When You Have an Upside-Down Loan Owing more on a car loan than the car is worth—called being “upside down” on a loan—can make buying ...

VIDEO: Make your child's dreams come true with a waterslide or bowling alley!

5 Kid-Friendly Features for Luxury Homes Here are a few exciting amenities that kids will love! Waterslides Wat......

They say diamonds are forever, but household stone trends don't stick around for long. Read on to find out what will be replacing granite in your kitchen!

Is Granite on its Way Out? According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, granite countertops are in less demand today...

Looking to create a comfortable space? These design tips can help.

How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can crea...

VIDEO: Many people tend to do at least a little work from home. Here's some tips on upgrading your home office.

How to Upgrade Your Home Office If you’re like many people, you tend to do at least a little work from home. Don’t let an out...

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

INFOGRAPHIC: It's hard not to get home envy watching these films...

4 Luxury Homes From Movies ......