home improvements: Updating Your Older Home on a Budget
- 04/25/23 06:44 AM
Older homes appeal to many due to their charm and endurance. But living in an older home can become cumbersome as its parts age and break. You can update your little piece of history without changing the overall ambiance that attracted you to begin with. Here are some simple and budget-friendly ways to update your older home: Paint the Front Door Buying a new front door can be pricey. In addition, you may be hard-pressed to find a “new” door that complements the style of your older house. But PAINTING the front door that you already have is a fabulous alternative. It will only … (4 comments)
home improvements: New Year’s Resolutions: Home Improvement Edition
- 01/12/22 06:28 AM
The new year here, and for many of us that means we are setting goals for ourselves…things we want to do and achieve in 2022. If you are a homeowner, you may want add some home improvements to list. Here are some small home improvements you should consider making in 2022:
Update your kitchen. We are talking a simple update; not some huge undertaking. You might be surprised at how different your kitchen will look with just a small change. Something like painting your cabinets or adding a new backsplash can really brighten up the room and give it a modern … (4 comments)
home improvements: 6 High Impact Home Improvements That Don’t Break the Budget
- 02/10/21 06:16 AM
Whether you are getting your home ready to sell or just want a fresh new look, the following do-it-yourself projects will make a big difference without breaking the bank. 1. Spruce up the kitchen Replacing appliances, cabinetry and countertops is expensive but you can update your kitchen without these costly changes. Update your kitchen by changing out hardware, painting or staining cabinet doors and drawer fronts, replacing outdated light fixtures, or installing a new backsplash. 2. Update the bathrooms The same is true for your bathrooms. Inexpensive changes can have a big impact. Instead of replacing cabinets, paint the door fronts. Instead of replacing the … (1 comments)
home improvements: Making Your Home More Desirable in 2021
- 01/13/21 10:39 AM
With new trends endlessly popping up, it can be challenging to decide what home improvement projects are worth your time and money. It will serve you well to research what trends are timeless and what trends have gone by the wayside before investing in updating your home, especially if you are getting ready to put it on the market. To simplify that process for you, here is a list of the hottest home improvement projects for 2021! Swimming Pools. In the past, swimming pools have not been the most desirable features for potential buyers. However, 2020 changed things. They have become a … (1 comments)
home improvements: Kitchen Remodel 101
- 11/20/19 08:43 AM
Have you been thinking about remodeling your kitchen, but you’re not sure where to start? Kitchens are important to resale value, so if you’re going to invest money in a remodel, you want to be sure that you end up with a kitchen that will stand the test of time. So, instead of following fads that are currently popular, stick with classic features that will not only bring you joy, but will entice buyers should you ever sell your home. Here are some tips for creating a kitchen that is timeless and functional: Brighten up your kitchen using white as the … (2 comments)
home improvements: Fabulous Front Porches
- 04/17/19 07:10 AM
When driving around looking at houses one of the first things you will notice are the front porches. They are a reminder of the “good old days” and evoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort. Front porches foster a sense of community, enabling neighbors to spend time out from behind closed doors where they can get to know each other. There’s nothing better than summer evenings spent on the shady front porch with an ice-old beverage, listening to the crickets chirp and enjoying the gentle twinkling lights of fireflies. Big front porches are great gathering places, providing an “outdoor living room” where … (1 comments)
home improvements: Incorporating Eco-Friendly Features into Your Home
- 02/27/19 08:40 AM
Today’s homebuyers are much more environmentally conscious and they are looking for homes that are eco-friendly. Luxury homebuyers especially want design elements that support sustainability. The National Association of Realtors' 2018 Report on Sustainability stated that 71% of members noted that promoting energy efficiency in listings was valuable to them. In addition, millennials are big proponents of “green” living and with millions of them reaching the age where they will be buying homes in the next couple of years, there will be a large desire for eco-friendly homes that will play a part in protecting the planet. So, how do you make your home … (2 comments)
home improvements: Wallpaper - It’s Back!
- 01/02/19 07:43 AM
Wallpaper has been out for a long time, but as most trends do, it is making its way back into homes everywhere. Wallpaper designs have changed a lot and unlike the dark floral prints of the 80s and 90s, new wallpaper looks more like murals or custom wall art. So, if you’re thinking about a new look for a room (or several rooms) in your house, you may want to consider using wallpaper instead of paint. Here are some current popular wallpaper trends to choose from: Eastern Influence - Think Japanese and Indian designs with hand finished patterns; the perfect backdrop for … (3 comments)
home improvements: Design Trends that Will Make Your House Shine in 2019!
- 12/18/18 10:43 AM
With new trends endlessly popping up, it can be challenging to decide what home design projects are worth your time and money. It will serve you well to research what trends are timeless and what trends have gone by the wayside before investing in updating your home, especially if you are getting ready to put it on the market. To simplify that process for you, here is a list of five of the hottest home design projects for 2019! Vintage Lighting - Think less exposed lighting and more pendants and sconces. Brass and copper finishes will also be popular. Changing light fixtures … (1 comments)
home improvements: Home Improvements that Don’t Increase the Value of Your Home
- 07/24/18 09:50 AM
Preparing to sell your home can be a stressful process. Often you will find yourself making improvements just for the sake of the sale. While some of these enhancements may boost the look of your property and make it easier to sell your home, you will be surprised to discover that they do not increase the value of your home. In fact, some improvements might actually detract from it. Here is a list of 6 “home improvements” that do not increase the value of your home: EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING Landscaping choices are a personal preference.If you are going to invest in elaborate landscaping, … (0 comments)
home improvements: Home Improvements To Sell Your Home
- 03/18/16 05:03 AM
Below are a few home improvements that will help sell your home this spring. A fresh coat of paint inside your home is a great way to improve the way your home looks and get it ready to put on the market. Try to keep a neutral theme if you can when painting because you want others to be able to see themselves living in your home and not the other way around. You will likely be amazed at just how much difference a fresh coat of paint will make to your home. Panting your front door a color that pops is a … (1 comments)
home improvements: Enjoy Your Improvements and Profit by Them
- 10/30/14 04:57 AM
Homeowners can raise the basis or cost in their home by money spent on capital improvements. The benefit is that it will lower their gain and may save them taxes when they sell their home. Improvements must add value to your home, prolong its useful life or adapt it to new uses. Repairs are routine in nature to maintain the value and keep the property in an ordinary, operating condition. Additions of decks, pools, fences and landscaping add value to a home as well as new floor covering, counter-tops and other updates. Replacing a roof, appliances or heating and cooling systems … (2 comments)
Older homes appeal to many due to their charm and endurance. But living in an older home can become cumbersome as its parts age and break. You can update your little piece of history without changing the overall ambiance that attracted you to begin with. 
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