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For example, you may have your sights set on creating a tropical island guest suite, but you still have to account for the fact that the room is also a home office.\n \n Sort the room into four categories:\n \n STAY: This item is in good shape, is used frequently, and will definitely stay in the room.\n \n MOVE: This item doesn’t support the goal of the room and needs to be moved to the proper room in your house.\n \n SHARE: This item is in good shape but hasn’t been used in at least a year, is a duplicate, or is cluttering up your room. Share it with a friend or donate it to charity.\n \n GO: This item is trash, plain and simple.\n \n \n \n Build and install your projects.\nWhich organization projects will help you maximize the function of your space? 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Staging a kitchen for house tours calls for cleaning up clutter; painting walls; making appliances sparkle; and completing repairs and updates. Natural touches - like flowers or fresh fruit - can attract buyers' interest as they imagine themselves cooking in and enjoying the kitchen.
