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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Home Stager's Tools of the Trade

When preparing, the first step is to have the appropriate supplies to complete the job. The following is an itemized list of the basic supplies one needs to Home Stage like a professional. These supplies are essential in the success of one’s staging job. There are many other tools we believe you should eventually get but these are the basics.

Stationary
Brochures
Business Cards
Thank you cards
Staging Post Cards
Redesign Post cards
Presentation folders
Quotation folders
Envelopes
Letterhead
Bumper stickers
Pens
Blank invoices
Helpful tools
Furniture moving set
Carpet Sliders
Hard floor sliders
Discount offers (Pods)
3 ft and 6 foot ladder
Uniform: Pants, polo shirt, socks, comfortable shoes
Rubber gloves
Paint can key
Visual Aid tools
Consultation Guides
Staging Portfolio
Stager’s Yard Signs
Shirts for give
Working Aprons


Hammer


 
A 16-oz. curved-claw nail hammer is your best bet. A rubber grip handle is more comfortable to use for long periods of time.
Saw
A cross-cut hand saw will handle most things. There are some short ones that will fit in the average tool box.
Stapler
A small, stapler that will also hold small brads can be very handy.
Screwdrivers
A small basic set that contains both standard flat blades as well as Phillips heads will tackle most jobs. There are some pretty neat combination drivers that include a variety of blades that all fit on one main handle.
Tape
Don't forget the incredible duct tape, which can hold anything together. Electrical tape is handy too.
Drill
Either cordless or electrical will do. You will also need a variety of bits.
Level
Even a small, inexpensive level can help your work come out straight. 24 to 36 inch
C-Clamps
These will hold lots of things you are trying to put back together.
Pliers
A good, basic pair of slip-joint pliers can tighten, loosen and hold all sorts of things for you.
Wrench
An adjustable wrench or a "Crescent" wrench can give you lots of extra muscle to tighten and loosen a variety of nuts and bolts.
Ruler
A retracting flexible tape rule is compact, accurate and very useful.
Utility Knife
Get one with replaceable blades.
Glue
Household cement will tackle most things.
Fasteners
Buy a couple of inexpensive variety packs and you'll probably have what you need.
Sandpaper
A basic variety pack should have what you will need for the average project.
Lubricant
WD-40 is amazing stuff.
Flashlight
A small, rechargeable flashlight is important for all sorts of emergencies.
Tool Box
A lightweight, plastic model will hold most of this stuff plus a few of your own favorites. There are some nifty models that have some great features like a place to sit down!
Plunger
A plumber's friend can also be your friend, especially if your toilet is overflowing!
Measuring
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A measuring tape 25 to 30 feet long

Feng Shui: Basic Bacua Fundamental Quiz

1.      What does Feng Shui mean?
 
      2.      What does it promote, and where? Give four examples.
        a.
        b.
        c.
        d.
 
 
3.      Explain what the five Elements are, and how do they reflect in Feng Shui? 
4.      What do the five elements give you?
5.      Explain the eight directions and how you would use them to enrich your chi, ying/yang, and balance? 
6.      To maximize  one of your eight directions in your space, please fill in the box that you feel you need to focus for your success in balance and calming your chi?

            Place the eight directions in the space above
1.      Creativity                                                     5.  Self -Motivation
             2.      Communication, water                             6.  Ambition, attention to detail
             3.      Savings, Motherhood                                7.  Leadership, wisdom
             4.      Public Recognition, Fame                         8.  Romance, entertainment
       7.      What is an arrow or corner, and what can it do to your chi?
8.      How do you break an arrow so it is harmless?
9.      Why should you not use mirrors in your bedroom where you sleep, or should you?
10.  What are some favorable locations in your home, and how is it designed so that it can you enhance the room’s potency? 
11.  At your age and time of life (vitality), what direction should the foot of your bed point to maximize your chi and/or balance?
12.  Where should your feet never point while you are sleeping? 
13.  Why should you never have reflective items and pictures of people in your bedroom? 
14.  Give three remedies for increasing wealth and success? (Hints: Desk, Pot, Bed)
a.      ____________________________________________
b.      ____________________________________________
c.       ____________________________________________
 
15.  Give three remedies for increasing calmness and enhance energy in the home?
a.      _____________________________________________ 
                    b.      _____________________________________________
                    c.       _____________________________________________ 
(Hints: Colorful, alive, fluid) 
 
Good Luck!