‘Good Bones’ Reveals the $50 Trick That Can Help Sell a House Fast

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"Good Bones" stars Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen Laine have a ton of design experience, so when it comes to making a small house seem bigger, they have a few tricks up their sleeves. "Since Cory's house is a little bit darker, I say we go lighter," designer MJ Coyle says during a design meeting with Starsiak Hawk. "So, for a small amount of square feet, it packs a lot of punch." With the popped-out dormers, Starsiak Hawk turns unused attic space into livable bedrooms, proving that homeowners can add "Head space" without building out square footage. "It's a good trick. It always makes the space feel bigger, makes the ceilings feel higher," Starsiak Hawk says. Create comfortable outdoor spaces When it comes down to it, Starsiak Hawk and Laine know they can do only so much to make the interior of this home seem bigger without building an addition. To finish the space, Laine wants to use a 36-inch round piece of tempered glass to make an outdoor table. The lesson: Owners of small homes should look outdoors for extra living space.