‘Yes Day’ Magic Imagine a day when your kids get to call the shots. Ice cream for breakfast? Sure. Pajamas all day? Why not. That is the magic of a “Yes Day” — a full 24 hours where the answer to (almost) every request is a “YES!” It is a chance to say goodbye to the daily “No, no, no!” and “Maybe later” and embrace spontaneity, laughter, and connection. But let us be real: Without a few guidelines, a Yes Day would spiral into pure chaos. That is why setting a few ground rules ahead of time can turn this fun tradition into a memory-making success for everyone. Start with clear guidelines. Before the big day, sit down as a family and lay out the ground rules. Think of them as your Yes Day boundaries — they keep things fun and manageable. Common ones include:
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The requests must be safe.
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Everything must stay within budget.
• All activities need to happen locally (or within a certain radius). • Everyone has to participate (no solo fun unless it is reasonable).
This sets the tone for creative, collaborative planning while avoiding unreasonable asks like “We should fly to Paris!”
The Remodeling Mistakes We See Every Day Do Not Let Pinterest Ruin Your Home Sale — Ask a Pro First
You would not believe what we see people do when we show homes. As professionals, we can tell instantly if a remodeled home was a DIY job the moment we set foot in the door. Our friendly reminder: Just because you can do it yourself does not always mean you should. When remodeling your home, especially if resale value is on your radar, leaning on a real estate professional can make all the difference. We have seen everything from painted cabinets that devalue a gorgeous kitchen to homes with so many mismatched floors you could spin in a circle and see five different types from one spot. Avoid the DIY headache, and let us help you make wise decisions when budgeting the money you carefully saved for your renovations. Here are a few areas where we shake our heads when we see remodeled homes: Flooring Consistent flooring is key to maintaining the flow of the house. Industry experts say you should not be able to stand anywhere in the house and see more than two kinds of flooring. Consistent flooring choices will make your home feel bigger.
Unless you have experience installing flooring, hire a professional. There is a time and place for DIY jobs, but with the money you spend on the flooring material, you owe it to yourself to hire a professional. Cabinets If you want to save money on a kitchen remodel and choose to have a painter paint your cabinets to freshen the look of your kitchen, be sure to see samples of other cabinet jobs before hiring a painter. Additionally, we have seen have seen some very poor DIY painted cabinet jobs that actually devalue the home when the project should bring value to it. Baseboards When you replace flooring, be sure to update baseboards, too. If you cannot afford to complete the entire project, save just a little longer until you have enough for a complete job. Drywall Repairs Trust us, drywall texturing is an art. We have seen countless patch jobs where the texture does not match, and the DIY patch job ends up raising more questions than confidence during a sale. A professional can fix drywall properly in a few hours for less than a few hundred bucks, which is a small price to avoid potential buyers walking away.
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