If your teen is still sleeping in a room that is decorated with princesses, fairy's or cars, this may be a good time to re-decorate. Teens often want rooms that are comfortable and decorated in a way that reflects their individual personalities as we all know that this is a place your teen will be spending most of their time! As a parent enough storage space is vital to keep clutter to a minimum. 

Don't clash over color 

Hot pink walls may not be your ideal color, however when it is something that your teen wants, why not? Try to remind yourself that it is your teens room and not yours, amd as paint is quite affordable, whenever your teens current phase comes to an end it will be possible to re-paint without too much expense. 

Allow it to be personal 

Visit your local art and craft store and get some canvases and acrylic paint to allow your teen to create wall are that is personal to them. If they have lots of photos of friends, help them find a way to use them to decorate their walls by arranging them in frames, hanging from picture wire or even under a desk mat. If you are going to do this however ensure that the pictures are easy to remove (we all know how fragile teen friendships can be). 

Storage 

Teens tend to have many things and even though they no longer use some of these things they may not be ready to get rid of these childhood reminders just yet. Storage is a necessity so that things like stuffed animals, games, trophies, books and clothes these things can be kept without creating clutter. Offer to sort through these items with your teen and decide where they will be stored together so that they can easily access them should they want to. Loft space is a good place to store the things that will likely never be used again. If you have the budget for new furniture, consider a bed with undermatress storage or with drawers underneath. In a small room, a loft bed will give you plenty of space for a desk or a dresser. Similarly, shelves or hanging cabinets can help to free up several square feet of floor space. 

Laundry 

If you have a teen it is highly likely that their laundry never makes it to your laundry basket and instead is usually decorating the floor of their bedroom. The solution to this problem? Put a basket in your teens room for them to put their dirty laundry in, of course there is no guarantee that this will work but it is worth a try. Letting your teen decorate the hamper themselves in a style that matches their newly decorated room may encourage them to use it. 

Hang-out space 

All teens need a quiet place to study, listen to music or hang out with friends. Even the smallest room will have a space for floor pillows or a cozy chair and even a small table to put snacks on. Depending on what your rules are, you may want tin include a tv and a video console to keep your teen and their guests entertained. 
If you and your teen work together on this project, you can come to an agreement on style and color, you may have to be prepared to compromise as a teens taste is never going to be exactly what you had in mind. By following these few simple tips you can make the whole process as easy as possible.

Outside space is essential when you are preparing to market your home and just having some outside access doesn't always have the desired effect. Potential purchasers may want to consider a house with inviting space outdoors. 

The important word you should keep in mind when determining the value of outside space is 'usable.' Having a usable easily accessible outside space in the house that can be used all year round certainly helps sell a house. So if you are planning to sell your home and have the goods, you should be sure to showcase your wonderful outdoor space to potential buyers. 

If you have an outdoor space which is detached from your property, such as a garden one floor down from your condo, you should still point it out to your potential purchasers. 

Listed here are a few of tips about how to get the best out of your outdoor space 

Add comfortable, inviting outside furniture. 

Is the stereo system system connected to outside loudspeakers? If this is the case, be sure to point this out. Play music (softly) outdoors during your open house. 

Do you have a backyard grill? Make sure its clean and prominently displayed. 

Landscape. Plant flowers, pull weeds, thin out any scraggly trees and shrubbery, and make sure the grass is freshly mowed. 

Consider low-maintenance lawn options. Turf grasses and ground covers are a good way to help make your lawn more appealing. They're low-maintenance too, which many busy professionals today will appreciate. And lawn alternatives can be, ironically, 'green' - eliminating the need for herbicides and gas-powered lawnmowers. 

This may seem extreme, but you could also attempt to add a deck or patio to your backyard if you don't have one. It's definitely an investment, but often one that will pay for itself and more. 

An outside space is definitely an asset for anyone attempting to sell a house. Think of it as an extension of your home. The better it looks, the better the inside of your home will look - and, with luck, potential purchasers will love your home enough to purchase it.

 

Catboat Club president Jerris Miller explained that after eight years, the renovation and reopening of the club headquarters in Whitehall Bay, in Grand Cayman is finally within sight. 
The Harbor Drive building, which is the headquarters for the Catboat Club and the Maritime Heritage Foundation, was devastated by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The government's settlement with the insurance company left no money for the redevelopment of the building, which Mr. Miller estimated would have cost about $350,000 to repair. 
Last September, Dart came forward with a support package worth $175,000, including a $100,000 cash grant and a three-year events sponsorship deal worth $25,000 annually. 
"We were able to double that with corporate donations from businesses on the Island, so we were able to get $150,000 of work done," Mr. Miller said. 
"While we found great support from the suppliers on the Island in terms of material and time, we needed money to pay for labour in order to pull it all 
together," he said. Without Dart's involvement, "We would have a lot of materials promised and no clubhouse," he said. Mr. Miller said the club is planning to have a grand re-opening celebration when the building is finished in the coming months. 



Source:compasscayman.com

 

Almost 100 people, headed by the Honorable Minister of Youth Mark Scotland, and the Honorable Speaker of the House Mary Lawrence, attended the Fusion Youth Center Open House on Sunday. 
Held at the Church of God Chapel Frank Sound, pastored by Ellen Peguero, the event gave members of the public an opportunity to learn more about the plans for the Fusion Youth Center. 
The audience heard remarks and greetings from Minister Scotland, Pastor Ellen Peguero, James Myles of the Youth Services Unit and Fusion youth leader Rudolph Gordon. 
"I am pleased to have attended the Fusion Youth Center Open House and to lend my support personally and on behalf of the government to the project," said Minister Scotland. "I commend Pastor Ellen Peguero and her Church for taking this bold initiative to provide the children and young people in the community with what will be an excellent facility, and with much needed programmes and activities."
Julie Hunter was one of the first people to make her financial commitment to Fusion's Be One of 800 project. 
In addition, a number of people who attended the session made donations to the Be One of 800 fund-raising campaign that is being carried out by the church, and which asks 800 individuals to give $312 each. 




Source:caymannetnews.com