With the weather warming up, it's a great time to experiment with gardening. Not sure you have a green thumb? Don't worry, it's easier than you think! Even some of our real estate agents who have never gardened before are excited to start this new hobby. Here are some of the best tips to help you get started.

1. Decide What You Want to Grow
   First, it's helpful to think about what you want to grow. Do you want a full vegetable garden with a variety of foods? Would you prefer to plant some pretty flowers? Or maybe a small herb garden is more your speed.
   
   Don't over-think it! There's no right or wrong answer to this question and, remember, you can always change your mind next year.

Even if you're stuck at home, your family can still travel the world virtually with Airbnb. This popular app that lets homeowners host guests from around the globe now offers the opportunity for guests to digitally embark on experiences hosted by talented men and women. Our real estate agents encourage you to grab the family and join one of these entertaining Airbnb experiences from the comfort of your own home.

• The Medici Escape Room
  We bet you didn't know that you could play an escape room challenge in which you didn't leave the room! Travel to Florence, Italy, for The Medici Escape Room. This experience is half an escape room, half a trivia game, and 100 percent fun. In this challenge, you'll learn about the history of the Medici Family while solving puzzles and riddles that take you around Renaissance-era Florence. All you need is a pen, paper, and some quick thinking to enjoy this fun game!

Spring has sprung, and many homeowners will soon be updating their landscaping to make the most of it. Our real estate agents at Laffey Real Estate are all about curb appeal, and there are few things that can refresh a home's exterior like all-new landscaping.

Apart from that, landscaping gives you the opportunity for more fun around the home. Whether you are planting a tree or setting up a garden, there's nothing else quite like watching things grow. And getting ready for a new outdoor adventure isn't all that hard.

In just a few steps, you can have your home ready for fresh landscaping. Here's how you do it all the right way.

When shopping for a new home, most buyers tend to think first about the location and maybe the size. But the layout of a home is one of the most significant parts of the homebuying process. From the shape and size of the home to the number of stairs and the distance between the living room and kitchen, the flow and layout of the home will impact your daily life. Choosing the perfect home layout requires careful consideration because you don't want to regret your choice or outgrow your living situation a few years down the road. To help determine which layout will work best for your family currently and in the future, here are some pro tips from our real estate agents.

• Lifestyle Needs
  It may sound obvious but when shopping for a home, you need to envision your family actually living in the home. Some of the important things to consider include pet ownership, how many children you have and whether you'll have more in the future, whether an older family member may need to move in with you at some point in time, and general lifestyle needs. If you have kids, you may want to look into the number of bedrooms, a larger dining area, and kids' playroom. If you entertain often, you may require a gourmet kitchen, plenty of living and dining space, and a fantastic outdoor leisure area.