When a home is on the market, there are a few home repairs that should be done. Buyers are looking for a beautiful, well maintained home. Sellers are usually trying to stick to a budget in order to get into their new home; for this reason the right repairs need
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Top Home Improvement Projects For Your Dollar
HouseLogic When doing a home remodeling project, you want to keep in mind how much return you will get on your investment if you think you may be selling your home in the future. Replacing the front door (steel) 97.2% Return on Investment (ROI) Adding fiber-cement siding 83.8% ROI Minor
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Redfin DIY Interior paint jobs: A room can get a makeover just by changing the color of the walls. Make sure you prep the room: Lay drop cloths on the floor and use painter’s tape to tape around baseboards and crown molding. Replace broken tiles: If you have a tile break in
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msn Curious about ways to add value to your home or are you getting ready to sell? When thinking about home improvements, it’s crucial to think in terms of getting the most return from your investment. Here are ten projects you can do that will add
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Don’t completely rely on reviews: Not all online reviews are impartial so you need to be careful about not just going off reviews. Ask for referrals from people that you know and trust. Use word of mouth: It’s always a good idea to get recommendations from people that you
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Save materials: Although many materials from a project need to be thrown out, many others can be saved. Set apart lumber, appliances, lighting fixtures, etc that can be used again. There are many organizations that collect such items and reuse them. Communicate with your contractor: Let your contractor know that you
Continue readingThinking of finishing your basement? Keep these things in mind!
Before you get too far with designing your dream basement, check your local municipal code for any restrictions that you need to incorporate into your plan Hire a professional to come in and check for any signs of water in the basement before you begin the project; any water issues
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Flickr Dering Hall (deringhall.com): Assists homeowners in choosing an interior designer by allowing users to browse through hundreds of portfolios to help choose a firm. Users can also simply browse through picture galleries organized by room for inspiration. Porch (porch.com): Interactive maps are available on this site to assist you in
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The Herald News Home life Flickr Re-purposing rooms: Changing a room into an alternate space may work for you and your family but it can be a turn off to potential buyers. For example, converting your garage into an art studio may work for you but buyers will see extra costs
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