home improvements: Simple ways to increase home value
- 11/17/11 10:28 AM
Usually the first thing a buyer looks at when buying a house is the kitchen. Updating the kitchen to improve your home’s value can be done in just a few simple improvements. Make sure that the appliances are in good working order and match, upgrading if necessary. Repaint. A new coat of paint gives the room a fresh feel. Make sure the walls around the stove, dishwasher, sink and refrigerator are always clean. Replace cupboard and cabinet hardware with new and updated hardware. This can be found at most hardware strores. The bathroom is another important area for most buyers. Replace towel racks with modern racks … (2 comments)
home improvements: Utilizing the Space Under the Kitchen Sink
- 06/21/11 04:54 AM
Have you had it with the dark spaces under your kitchen & bathroom sinks? How many kitchen & bathroom cleaners fit under the sink? How would you like to spend a rainy day (or weekend) installing pull out shelves in those spaces? When I saw this, I was so excited! I thought, "finally, I would be able to see what's under the sink, without a flashlight"! This project isn't difficult. All the parts are glued together & then nailed or screwed. You can make all the trays in an afternoon using building products from your local hardware store for as little as $75. You can build everything with simple carpentry tools & … (3 comments)
home improvements: Hurricane, tornado, thunderstorms or just bad weather! What to do to weatherproof your home.
- 06/12/11 09:42 AM
North Carolina summers often bring outbreaks of not so welcoming weather. Help protect your home from destructive winds, lightning & rain with these tips: Remove dead or rotting trees and limbs that could fall on or be blown into your home by high winds. Trim overhanging branches so they don't damage your shingles or roof. Don't let water get in your home. Clear debris from gutters & downspouts, and make sure all guttering is properly aligned & connected. Direct water away from foundations by placing splash blocks or extensions at the end of your downspouts. Use adjustable, retractable, or flexible downspout extenders in tight … (0 comments)
home improvements: Important Things to do Before Putting your Home on the Market
- 03/06/11 12:11 AM
Here are some important things to consider doing before putting your home on the Real Estate Market: Have a pre-sale home inspection Be proactive! By having a pre-sale home inspection, an inspector will be able to give you a good idea of the trouble areas of your home that will stand out to potential buyers & you'll be able to make those repairs before putting your home on the market & before open houses start. Organize and cleanReduce the clutter & pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders & other kitchen items, out-of-season clothes, toys & exercise equipment. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in … (21 comments)
Usually the first thing a buyer looks at when buying a house is the kitchen. Updating the kitchen to improve your home’s value can be done in just a few simple improvements.
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