Preparing your home for an open house can be overwhelming, but with a little planning and a lot of elbow grease, it's not so bad. Our real estate agents have helped many clients successfully stage their homes for viewing. Here they share some tips about prepping some often overlooked spaces that will wow buyers with the right look.

• Laundry Room
  It's easy to forget about one of the most utilitarian rooms in the house. After all, who loves spending time doing laundry? Believe it or not, lots of people. A clean, organized laundry room with space to stash products and fold clothing is a major draw for buyers. Putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, giving it a thorough cleaning, and placing detergent and clothes on shelves and in bins will make your laundry room shine.

Long Island has so many restaurants, bars, and eateries that it'll take you years to try them all. If you're looking for a few hot spots that are different from the rest, our real estate agents are ready to serve up some suggestions. Here are six unique dining destinations around Nassau County.

1. I Am Nacho Mama — 7 W. Village Green, Hicksville, NY 11801
   From the back of an old pickup truck to a cozy spot in the West Village Green, I Am Nacho Mama serves up extraordinary authentic food at unbeatable prices. If homemade tortilla chips aren't enough to get you in the door, then their homemade empanadas and flan are sure to get your feet moving and your stomach rumbling. Next time you're looking at Hicksville homes for sale, make it a taco night at I Am Nacho Mama.

Our real estate agents know the excitement that comes with purchasing a new home fades when you realize just how much stuff you have to move. Hiring movers allows you to get back to thinking about new furniture, curtains, and other things that will help you settle into your new life. These eight helpful tips will make it easier to plan, prepare, and complete the move into your new home.

1. Hired Hands are Helpful Heroes
   Professional movers should know how to carefully load everything from the piano in the basement to the delicate keepsakes on the mantle. When you contact moving companies, make sure they have the skills and experience required to handle the items in your home.

It's almost time once again to raise a slice for National Pizza Week, and you'll find few better places to celebrate than Nassau County. National Pizza Week is observed during the second week of every January, providing the perfect excuse to sample some of the New York pizza that's famous across the country. Whether you're looking for a traditional slice or a chance to try creative new flavors, you'll find it close to home. Our real estate agents love a good slice, and we've got the details on 6 Nassau County pizzerias where you can celebrate National Pizza Week.

• Louie's Pizzeria – 39 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
  With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a list of unique pies a mile long, Louie's Pizzeria is the ideal place to celebrate National Pizza Week close to Carle Place homes for sale. There's a bar in-house if you'd like a glass of wine with your slice, and plenty of authentic Italian food on the menu.