Gary Ashton's articles
B & B - How About Running A Bed and Breakfast?
If you live in an area that attracts tourists or is a through road to somewhere that does, you could have a lucrative option right on your doorstep. It is not too difficult to run a bed and breakfast business, all you need is a really nice room (with an en suite) and a smile at the door.Posted: 2008-04-01
Category: Real Estate
Simple Plan for a Bedroom Makeover
Now is the time to make those beige walls disappear. Choose a couple colors from your bedspread start adding accent pieces. These can be any sort of decorative items such as, lampshades, a vase with silk flowers, mirrors, or artwork.Posted: 2008-03-13
Category: Interior Design
Websites for Do-It-Yourself Gardeners
The section on landscaping discusses every type of garden, as well as patios, decks and paths.Where Bhg.com is the place to go for plans, this site has a lot of useful advice and "before and after" projects.Posted: 2008-03-13
Category: Gardening
The Science of Pricing a House
Here you want to avoid turning away prospective customers because of an unrealistic asking price. In a seller's market, where inventory is increasingly scarce, you may be able to get away with adding an additional 10 percent above the last comparable sale.Posted: 2008-03-13
Category: Real Estate
