The earthquake in Haiti has made us keenly aware of the damage to life and property that these forces of nature can do. If you live in California, the Pacific Northwest or Hawaii, you are probably more aware of their destructive power. However, earthquakes occur routinely every day in the world and in places not known for them.

Earthquakes occur every day
Places like Washington DC, New York City and Chicago have all had earthquakes in the last 10 to 15 years. Luckily, these quakes have not made the front page or caused much damage other than frayed nerves and some broken dishes. Most people were barely aware of them when they did occur.

You've decided to place your house on the market to sell and you know it needs some updating, but you think that the buyer will come in and make allowances for the changes that it needs. You may be leery of spending money on Home Staging or updating. You may think that the buyer will want to choose their own fixtures and colors, so you'll leave the property as it is.

Millions of people live in less than stellar homes and spaces for many years. Then all of a sudden, they want to sell and turn their homes into a great space for others. It doesn't have to be this way. A Redesigner or Visual Coordination Specialist may be the answer. It's also affordable.

There are a number of ways to improve your living space that don't cost a lot of money: