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September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

4 Home Projects to Tackle this Fall

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Fall is an excellent time of year to take on home improvement projects. The weather is a lot cooler, and the changing of the seasons helps provide a perfect opportunity to prepare your home for the winter months. Not only will it enhance functionality in your North Myrtle Beach home, but also comfort. Below are four home projects you can tackle this fall to prepare your home for winter.

Gutter Cleaning & Maintenance

Gutter cleaning is an essential maintenance task for all homeowners. It can help prevent water damage as the gutters help keep rainwater away from the roof and foundation of your home. The gutters may be clogged if the water is not draining. This is easy if you feel comfortable climbing a ladder and removing debris from the gutters. Trim any overhanging branches from any trees that may be causing the issue. Another thing you can install to help with the debris is gutter guards. You may want to check the gutters and downspouts to see if they have any holes. If they do, we suggest contacting a professional to help get those fixed.

Inspecting the Roof

Living on the coast of South Carolina can only mean the roof can sometimes take a beating. Roof inspections ensure your home’s roof’s safety, integrity, and longevity. Inspecting it regularly can help detect and address any issues before they become a big headache. Walk around your property and inspect the roof from the ground. Next, you will want to examine the roof from a ladder or let a professional do it. Check for missing or damaged shingles cracked, or worn-out seals around vent pipes or your chimney. Check for leaks inside your home for water damage on the ceilings, walls, and attic.

Weatherstripping and Insulation

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Did you know that weatherstripping and insulation are essential for maintaining your home and energy efficiency? Weatherstripping seals gaps and cracks around your windows and doors. They help keep the outdoor elements out of your home, like rain, dust, and sand. Insulation is used to keep your home at a consistent temperature and can help keep the family cool every year in the summer and warm in the winter. Ensuring all the weatherstripping is still in working order and not cracked or torn this fall will help keep your home in order.

Outdoor Cleanup

Outdoor cleanup is essential to every home maintenance as it helps maintain your property’s curb appeal, safety, and functionality. While it can be done weekly, cleaning up around your home can be done twice a year as preventative maintenance. Some things you can work on outside your home are trimming the trees and shrubs, mowing the lawn until the grass is done growing, winterizing your outdoor plumbing, and more. Be sure to clean and store all your outdoor equipment, such as outdoor furniture, gardening tools, and hoses. Remember to prioritize safety during your outdoor cleanup using the appropriate tools and equipment. If you have a more significant task that may be out of your comfort zone, we suggest you call in a professional to help. Remember that outdoor maintenance keeps your property looking its best and helps prevent potential problems.

You prioritize these projects based on your home’s specific needs and skill level. By completing these tasks, you’re preparing your home for the fall and winter seasons and contributing to long-term maintenance and value. Don’t have a home in the North Myrtle Beach area, but you’re ready to start looking? Give us a call today to get started with one of our qualified agents.

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

4 Houseplants for your Vacation Rental

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One of the best and easiest ways to decorate the indoors of your vacation rental is with houseplants. Adding some greenery to your home will help add color and make it feel more like home to your guests. We at North Beach Realty have devised a short list below of which plants will work best in your home that not even your guests can kill.

Succulents

Succulent plants are a great color addition to your vacation rental. They are beautiful and take very little water each month to stay alive and well. A few options for use in your home are to add to a little terrarium or arrange them on a windowsill or your coffee table. Not only do they require to be watered twice a month, but they only require medium lighting, which makes them the perfect plant to add to your home. You can purchase them at any store like Lowes or Home Depot, or a local nursery will also have them.

Devil’s Ivy

Another great plant to add to your vacation rental that is easy to take care of is what’s known as Devil’s Ivy. This plant is excellent whether on a bookshelf, coffee table, planter stand, or hanging up around the home. They thrive on plenty of sunshine and humidity, so adding to your beach home is a great idea! All you have to do is water them weekly, but we recommend not putting them in direct sunlight as it may make the soil too dry.

Majesty Palms

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Since your vacation rental is at the beach, and a palm tree is too big to put inside, check out Majesty Palm. These are larger than the two plants above but perfect for empty corners, screened-in porches, or sunrooms. These plants need minimum care with weekly waterings and as much light as possible. Bring the outdoors indoors to help make your beach home as cozy as possible for your guests. Place your Majesty Palm into colorful planters such as pastel colors or something to match your décor.

Aloe Vera

Did you know Aloe Vera plants are perfect for any beach home? They are superb with any sunburn you may have and make a great addition to any home. These plants don’t need to be watered weekly, just monthly; they love bright sunlight or artificial light. Place them around your home in the kitchen, living room, sunroom, or bedroom to add color to any space. They can be easily found at any hardware store or nursery around the Grand Strand.

Many other plants will work and help bring a little piece of home into your vacation rental for your guests, but we wanted to share these with you. If you are still searching to find your next North Myrtle Beach vacation house to call your own, we have plenty to check out. Which plant will you be adding to your next beach house?

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

4 Things to Get Rid of Before Selling Your North Myrtle Beach Home

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Are you thinking of selling your home here in North Myrtle Beach soon? It’s always exciting when it comes to selling a first home or downsizing homes, but packing isn’t exciting. As you prepare your home for North Beach Realty to help sell your home, it may be time to start getting rid of things. We have the top 4 things to eliminate before listing your house below.

Items You Haven’t Used in Over a Year

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We’ve all heard from our parents growing up that if you haven’t used or worn it, it may be time to get rid of it. Well, believe it or not, your parents were right on that exact theory. We all may have that sentimental items or items we may want to keep, but what about that ironing board you meant to use but didn’t? Or what about those clothes you saved thinking you’d wear them, but they are still hanging in your closet untouched? Instead of packing these unused items, why not just get rid of them? Sell them online, give them away to friends, or donate.

Freebies

Yes, we have all taken things home that may have been free because we thought, why not. But instead of lugging them to your new home, just get rid of them. That includes the toiletries you got from your honeymoon ten years ago or your free swag bag when you went to a festival. These items are replaceable; you do not need to hang on to them. Just toss them in the trash or donate them.

Just Junk

Do you have a junk drawer in your kitchen or bathroom that keeps collecting junk? Most people with busy lives have at least one if not multiple, junk drawers. And for the most part, the drawers are random odds and ends that may not go to anything. Of course, the junk drawer may have important things, but to get your home ready to list, just trash most of that junk.

If It’s Broken, Just Throw it Away

Over the years, we often hang on to things we think we can fix, but in most cases, we can’t. If a chair is missing a spindle or that stool looks broken, throw it out. Go through the house while cleaning and organizing and see what you can keep vs. what is trash. This includes your garage because we are all guilty of owning something we say we’ll fix, but we never make time to do so. Take all your broken things to the dump, where you can put them where it belongs.

There are so many other things you can eliminate in your home to prepare you to list your home, but we wanted to share these with you. When you’re ready to start the selling process of your North Myrtle Beach home, give us a call! We are here, ready for you when you are!

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

4 Important Steps in Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

New detached houses in a residential district in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA on a sunny day.

Are you considering purchasing a new home or relocating to North Myrtle Beach? If the answer is yes, let us share some helpful tips with you. Now that you’ve decided to move to the area, allow one of our agents here at North Beach Realty to help you make the other big decision. See the four important steps in finding the perfect neighborhood below.

What Are Your Priorities

Now that you’ve decided to purchase a home in North Myrtle Beach, setting your priorities is next. This can be a big thing for many families as it helps us identify the best neighborhoods for your family. We may ask you questions: do you want to live in a small setting where everyone knows each other? Or would you like to live in a big community with endless things to do? After you answer those few questions, we can continue searching for your perfect new home.

What Type of Amenities do you Want

The second thing that you will want to choose is the types of amenities the neighborhood may offer. Do you want to hang out at the neighborhood pool all summer? Does the community offer a clubhouse or a park that the kids can play in? Are there walking trails for you to enjoy? Once you have narrowed down what kind of amenities you’d like in the neighborhood will help us determine where we’d like to show you homes.

Are Kids Part of the Picture?

The third thing that we will ask you is if you have any kids in the family. Knowing this can help us picture the perfect neighborhood for you. Say you found the perfect home, but it is in a 55+ community. That is not ideal in purchasing if you have young kids. We will consider the ages of your children and locate a few homes close to excellent schools depending on their ages. Or we could find a home with many children in the community for your kids to make new friends and get along with them.

What is the Noise Level?

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The fourth thing we will check is what kind of noise level you are looking for. Do you want to be in a community with many bars, restaurants, or live entertainment? Are you looking for a quieter neighborhood where you can’t hear trains, planes, or traffic buzzing? This knowledge will help us find the perfect home in the ideal community that fits your needs and wants.

Once you have answered these questions above and are ready to make that move, give us a call. Our agents at North Beach Realty are ready to help you and your family find your perfect neighborhood here on the Grand Strand!

April 30, 2023May 1, 2023

3 Fun Garden Projects the Kids Will Love

Spring is here on the Grand Strand, and it’s time to start thinking about planting your gardens for the year. Instead of working on the garden on your own, allow the kids to join in the fun and help out. We at North Beach Realty have come up with a few fun garden projects that the kids will love too. Let’s look at three different things that the kids can join to help make the gardens a little more fun.

Sandbox Gardens

If your kids are a little older and no longer use that sandbox that you purchased or built for them, we have the perfect solution. This year use the sandbox as an herb garden instead of letting it sit and collect water or other critters in it. Have the kids help you clean it out and add some new dirt and fresh mulch to it. Then let the kids pick out which herbs they want to grow in the sandbox and allow them to plant the seeds. Your kids will love taking care of the herbs and watching them grow into something they can eat.

Decorating Wooden Spoon Garden Markers

Another fun project that your kids can do to help get the garden ready this year is to make their markers—buying several wooden spoons from the local dollar store, painting them, and allowing each one to decorate them. If the child is old enough to write, have them write the name of the plant on each spoon. After they have been decorated, be sure to seal them with some polyacrylic to sit outside in the garden next to each plant. Think of the fun everyone will have by doing these cute markers for the garden!

Easy Bird Feeder

Little ones always love watching the birds come into the yard during the spring and summer months. Instead of putting out a regular bird feeder that you purchase from the store this year, allow your kids to make a new one to add to the garden. One easy bird feeder that your kids can make is using a 2-liter bottle. Cut the middle halfway down to make it more like a boat. Next, add some string to each end of the bottle and put some birdseed into the bottle. Now it’s time to hang in your yard or garden and let the kids watch the birds come to enjoy their food. What a great way to spend a rainy day by making something fun for their garden with the kids.

A Few Honorable Mentions

We didn’t want to stop with just three, so we wanted to mention a few more that the kids would love.

Eggshell Seed Starters – if you want to recycle your eggshells, why not use them as a seed starter? Add a little soil to the eggshell, put a seed in it, water it, and watch it sprout. Transfer it to the ground or a pot when it gets large enough.
Colander Hanging Baskets – who want to plant your flowers in an ordinary pot when you can use old colanders instead? If you’re looking for some colorful ones, check out local thrift stores and paint them with outdoor paint. Then add your plants, add some string, and water away.
Felt Gardens – for the younger kids in the family who are just too young to help with the garden, making them their very own garden out of felt is just the ticket. This way, they can grow their little garden and still enjoy it 365 days a year inside the home.

You and your kids can do many other fun projects to get your garden ready this spring, but these are a few we wanted to share with you. If you haven’t found your next dream home here in North Myrtle Beach, allow us at North Beach Realty to help you out. We look forward to hearing about what projects you and your family did this year.

March 31, 2023April 1, 2023

Top 6 Spring Cleaning Tasks for your Home in North Myrtle Beach

Top 5 Spring Cleaning Tasks for your Home in North Myrtle Beach

Now that spring has arrived on the coast of South Carolina, it’s time for a little spring cleaning. As homeowners, there will always be things to do around your property during certain times of the year. Spring time is the best for many different tasks as you can get a head start for the summer months. If you are selling your home this summer, then doing these things this spring is essential to complete these maintenance tasks. Let’s look below at what our top 6 spring cleaning tasks you can do around your home.

Cleaning the Gutters

During the course of the winter months, you may notice that your gutters on your home are blocked with debris. While it may not be a favorite task to do as a homeowner, it can help you save money in the long run. A good cleaning of the gutters will help you in the long run so that there is no damage to your roof. Having a good runoff away from your home will help keep the pooling of water from forming at the base of your home. This can be a danger when it freezes or can even cause extensive damage to the foundation of your home as it sits. Just grab a ladder, gloves and a water hose to clean up the gutters.

Clean the Dryer Vents

This is a task that many homeowners forget to do anytime of the year but cleaning your dryer vents can help prevent a fire. Having dirty dryer vents can cause fires and this is something that you don’t want to happen. Taking a look at the vents on both the dryer and where it leaves your home is going to be the key. This task will take less than a few minutes to make sure that the vents are clean and not dirty to help prevent a fire later down the road.

Pressure Wash the Siding

November into early December is when you will stop mowing your lawn, but it’s also time to put the mower up for the season. Now that it’s spring time, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have your mower ready for the season. Check the spark plugs and cables and make sure that the blades are ready to cut the grass for the season. This can allow for a more evenly cut lawn without missing patches throughout the yard or having to go over the same spot a few times. It will also help save you money by getting the mower ready now rather than having to have it fixed later during the summer months.

Lawn Gear Ready

The fall and winter months can be a little rough on your home’s siding and can take a beating. From the rain and cold weather, it can cause for a few things to collect on the side of your home such as dirt, dust and algae. This can make your home look dirty and unattractive and can increase the wear on the siding when it’s not cleaned for months or even years. This can be an easy clean up with a little soap, brush and water hose to get it cleaned up. Or to make things a little simpler than renting or purchasing a pressure washer can be a better investment for years to come.

Clean & Re-Stain the Deck

Part of a good spring cleaning of your home would be to clean the deck of the dirt, dust and grime and re-stain it. This can help give your deck a new look by pressure washing the deck and can help make the wood last longer. Re-staining your deck will also help protect against the rain, sun and other elements outdoors. If you have a screened in porch, then this can also help preserve the wood and last longer without having to replace pieces of the deck later down the road. There are so many different color stains or even sealants that you can choose from, so just head to the hardware store and choose the one you like.

Update your First Aid Kits & Check Smoke Detectors

Two things often overlooked while doing a little spring cleaning are updating your first aid kits and checking your smoke detectors. This, for many, may seem like a hassle to check, but we, too, are guilty of not being diligent and checking even our own homes. Get your first aid kit together if you don’t have one and include some essential things like Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, gauze, tape, Tylenol, Motrin, and medications for the kids, and we can’t forget about our pets. Also, check all your smoke detectors every six months, but if you forgot to do so, you might want to check them as soon as possible.

While there are many other things you can do to clean during this time of the year, we felt these are the best ones to tell you about. If you are thinking of placing your home for sale, we would love to help you and your family with the process. If you are in the search for a new home in the North Myrtle Beach area, we’d love to help you in that important search. We look forward to helping you and your family find the next best home this year!

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

The Best Family-Friendly Activities in North Myrtle Beach

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Have you recently purchased a home in North Myrtle Beach, but you’re looking for family-friendly activities in the area? We know that moving to a new city and possibly a new state, finding things to do can be a little overwhelming. We at North Beach Realty wanted to share with you some of the best activities in North Myrtle Beach that are family-friendly.

Parks Galore

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North Myrtle Beach & Myrtle Beach are filled with many different parks for families to enjoy. Let’s see what a few locals’ favorites are below.

Radical Ropes Adventure Park – This ropes adventure park is fun for the whole family. They have not only rope courses for the older kids but also, the younger kids. Zip lines and rock walls are climbing available as well.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park – Myrtle Beaches’ oldest amusement park is still operating today. They have rides that everyone in the family will love and want to continue to ride over and over.

The Funplex – The Funplex is a new amusement park here on the Grand Strand, but we can’t miss telling you about it. They offer rides like Hook & Slice, Up & Overboard, and Sunny Day Swing, something for everyone.

Myrtle Waves – If you’re looking for a waterpark, check out Myrtle Waves. They are located near the Sam’s Club and Broadway at the Beach, but it’s a hit with many families. Some of the things that the older kids will love are the FlowRider, and Wave Pool, along with all the slides. The younger kids have play areas; the whole family will love it.

Local Parks

Gardens By the Sea – This park is excellent for bringing the kids to play. It has a beautiful playground along with swings. The beach is right there if the kids feel like playing in the sand. This is located at 5506 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC.

The Hulk – This park is the Horry County Bike & Run Park located at 150 Frontage Rd B-2, Myrtle Beach. Bring your bikes out to the park and hit up the many trails that this park has to offer.

Matt Hughes Skate Park – If you’re looking for a fun skateboard park, then Matt Hughes Skate Park is perfect. There is also a pretty awesome playground for the younger kids in the family to play at while the older ones skate.

Many family-friendly fun things on the Grand Strand are available, but we wanted to share these with you. If you are still searching for that perfect home in North Myrtle Beach, call us. We can’t wait to see you soon enjoying these fantastic parks.

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023

Ready to Relocate or Purchase a Vacation Home in North Myrtle Beach

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Have you made the decision that now is the time to relocate or purchase a vacation home in the North Myrtle Beach or surrounding areas? At North Beach Realty we strive to find you the home that will be your forever home or find you a vacation home you will never want to leave. With so many choices of homes in the area, we understand it can feel a bit overwhelming. Our agents can show you where the best communities are for you and your family to find that perfect home.

We have the perfect investment condo or vacation home for you to check out. While the investment can seem a little overwhelming, it can be wonderful in the end as you can come visit the area a few times a year, and rent out the property when you aren’t. Check out some of our featured homes below as you to begin your search today.

Featured Properties

228 Tall Palms Way in Little River, SC picture of home for sale

228 Tall Palms Way, Little River, SC 29566 is a perfect home in the Little River area for a home or even possibly a vacation home. It’s located in the Little River Area in Palms Lakes Plantation. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, what a great place to go enjoy your new life with living near the beach. This home is in phase 1 which means that there is no HOA and you can bring your toys to your home. Add a pool to the backyard or upgrade the backyard to an oasis you may never want to leave. Little River is a great town to live in as you will be close to the beach but still able to make this your year-round home with the family. Listing price on this home is $519,900.

Picture of a condo building on Shore Drive in Myrtle Beach, SC

9621 Shore Dr. #A-222 is a condo that comes fully furnished for you to have access to the beach property. What a better way to start on a home if you are looking to retire to the area and don’t want to have a large home. With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and has been recently updated you won’t be short of anything to do. There is so much to do while you are living in this beautiful condo, with having access to two pools and a hot tub. This is located in Shipwatch Pointe 1 and is listed at $278,900 and can be yours today!

205 N 26th Ave N Myrtle Beach home for sale

205 N 26th Ave. N, North Myrtle Beach 29582 is a detached home located across the street from the beach. This 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath with 3041 sq. ft home is located in the desirable Cherry Grove community. This home is absolutely stunning and allows you to have all the guests you want! Think of spending the summer here for years to come or rent it when you’re not using it to make a little extra cash. So many updates have been done to the home and is close to many restaurants, stores and more. This is a must-see property as it won’t last long! Home is listed at $1,325,000.

North Beach Realty has many more homes and condos listed and these are just a few properties that we felt you’d like to see and possibly make your own home or vacation home. If you’d like to talk to one of our qualified agents, we’d be more than happy to help you with what you are looking for. Just give us a call at 800-274-1105 today to schedule a showing of one of these properties.

December 31, 2022January 1, 2023

Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal Before You List Your Home

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market this spring? It should not come as a surprise that before you list your home that you need to make it shine. Prospective buyers will be coming through your home peeking in every nook and cranny to see what kind of space your home has. But while many homeowners focus on the inside, you will want to freshen up the outside of your home. The right curb appeal when you place your home on the market can help bring in many prospective buyers. We at North Beach Realty have come up with a few inexpensive steps to help you freshen up the curb appeal of your home before you list it.

Clean the Outside of the Home

Whenever you have a home for sale on the market, you want to make sure that it has been cleaned. For many potential home buyers, they want to see your home sparkle as bright as it can be and making sure your driveway is clean is a start. Over the years your driveway can become dirty from dirt, from grass clippings and more. While repaving may seem like a good option for a few people, it’s not necessary for most. Having someone come out and cleaning your driveway can sometimes be a little costly, but these days you can purchase one for less than $200. You can use the pressure washer to clean the siding on your home as well so this can be a good investment for your current home and your future home.

Freshen Up the Landscaping

While many potential buyers don’t care about what the landscaping looks like, to many it does. If you haven’t tidied up the front beds or don’t have any in front of your home, it’s a must do. It can get pretty costly to redo the landscaping, but we suggest only do a few things to help with the curb appeal. While some front yards may need more than $200 worth of work done, you can get it done for less than that price. We suggest that you do the work yourself or ask a few friends to help, put down some fresh mulch and add some easy-to-care-for plants. If you aren’t too sure which plants would work best for the area, we can suggest a few. Early Wonder Camellia, Crape myrtles, Hydrangea and Beach Ball Pittosporum are beautiful plants and work well in the climate in the south.

Front Porch Sittin’

Another wonderful way that you can add to your curb appeal is by adding a few easy things to your front porch. Many potential homeowners are looking for a front porch to sit on year-round so having an inviting one will help. If your front porch is a little on the small side, have no worries because you can add a few small things to help make it seem larger. Adding a few small planters by the front door or on the steps can help add some color to the house. Maybe changing out the light fixtures can help add a new look to your home as well. Adding a few additional things such as a small bench or a few rocking chairs to it will make the front porch inviting and welcoming to all potential buyers. Add a new welcome mat and an elegant wreath to the front door area to help make it cheerier and inviting.

New Look for the Front Door

This is one step that many homeowners overlook when they freshen up their curb appeal, the front door. Adding a fresh coat of paint to yours is not only a cheap and easy trick, but it can transform the way your home looks. Buyers will often times wait outside of the home for a few minutes while their agent is getting the keys out of the lockbox, so they have time to look at the front door. We suggest putting on a coat of paint that will help warm up the home and entry way but will also add to the curb appeal of your home. You can never go wrong with a classic color such as red, black, gray or even a coastal color such as light green or light blue.

Install Landscape Lighting

Did you know that having landscape lighting can make a significant impact on your curb appeal? Adding this can illuminate those dark pathways and your driveway and give you a sense of safety and security. Many homeowners looking to sell their homes use solar fixtures instead of hardwiring them. This can be costly if you hardwire them, as you’ll have to hire someone to do it. Plus, solar light fixtures are more budget-friendly, and they have so many different fixtures to choose from now. It may be hard to choose just one style for your landscape.

While there are many other ways that you can help freshen up the curb appeal to your home, these are just a few that we thought you’d like. Seeing the results after you have completed the above can help you be able to add more curb appeal to your beautiful home for the new homeowners. If you are still searching for a new home in the North Myrtle Beach area, please contact us today! We hope that you and your family will be able to sell your home and find a new home in the area.

November 30, 2022December 1, 2022

Get Your North Myrtle Beach Vacation Home Ready for the Holidays

The holidays are upon us, and soon it will be time to get your North Myrtle Beach vacation home ready for visitors. This year decorate your home in some fun yet festive ways that will go along with a beach-inspired theme. We at North Beach Realty have come up with some great ideas to share with you on helping get your vacation home ready. Let’s look below at some fun ways that you and your family can get your beach-inspired theme going for the holidays this year.

A Coastal Christmas Tree

Get Your North Myrtle Beach Vacation Home Ready for the Holidays

Instead of decorating your Christmas tree as a traditional tree, this year, decorate it with a coastal theme instead. If you’re in the need of a new artificial tree, a flocked Christmas tree may be just what you need. Get some pastel-colored wired ribbon to wrap around the tree to accompany the coastal garland on the tree. You will find many local stores with coastal themed ornaments such as starfish, distressed wooden buoys, white-washed wooden crabs, and some pastel color bulbs. Add a beautiful burlap bow with some of the pastel ribbons that you wrapped around the tree to the top of the tree. Think of how beautiful your Christmas tree is going to be this year.

Hang All the Stockings

If you happen to have a fireplace in your North Myrtle Beach vacation home, then this can be one of the focal points of the season. This year you can add some fresh garland with some starfish ornaments to it. Hang your burlap stockings from the mantle with some festive hooks. This year, as a little focal point of the mantle, hang a giant wreath or a wooden sign that says Joy with some coastal colors. No matter how you decorate the mantle this year, everyone will love the decorations this year!

Decorate the Front Porch

This year decorate your front porch to make it more inviting for your guests. Add a couple of small decorative trees by the front door that has lights. Add some garland around the front door with some coastal ornaments from them along with white lights. A fresh wreath with a coastal theme and some burlap and pastel ribbon to finish it off will welcome your guests this holiday season. Get a new front door mat that is a coastal theme, add a few large lanterns with some beautiful bows on the handles, and more. Add a few wreaths on your windows to brighten them up. The possibilities are endless when you decorate for the holiday season.

While there are many other ways that you can decorate your vacation home this year, we wanted to share these with you. If you haven’t found your next North Myrtle Beach vacation home, give us a call today. We hope that you and your family have fun decorating your North Myrtle Beach vacation home together!