I guess you could say I’ve been involved in-home improvement projects quite often in my life. At this very minute my husband is finishing the drywall in our living room, and will soon be painting it. While it’s great to see the finished product, the process can be very messy.
When looking to improve the value of your home, remodeling a bathroom can be a great step to take. Simple bathroom remodeling steps can include painting, changing out fixtures and installing new tiles. More elaborate efforts can include replacing bathtubs, toilets and sinks. Whatever route you choose, you’re sure to see an increased home value when you update your bathroom.
Add some protection to all of your floors before painting. This can help reduce stains, which can serve as a very costly expense. Layering newspapers in one inexpensive option. This can be also be done with a plastic sheet or paint cloth.
If you are looking for a functional home improvement project, try ‘building up.’ Walls create a lot of wasted space. Add matching bookcases in your living room or build a window seat where your family can sit and read. Simple projects like these can make every space in your home usable and valuable to your family.
Organize your home by bottling up your yarn and other delicate craft materials. Two liter bottles like those soda come in are great for storing practically everything. Remove the label, cut a slit down the side and insert your skeins or balls of yarnLF
Before you begin your next home improvement project, take the time to look for inspiration in magazines, color swatches and anything else that you can find. It is important to plan ahead so that you don’t get stuck trying to do too much when it is time for you to begin your project. This will make the entire process much more relaxing for you.
Many times building an addition can be more economical that investing in a new home. This allows you to personalize your home so that you are fully satisfied with your living space. This is also less expensive and much less stressful than purchasing new property.
Choose the water heater that you need for your home. They are designed to provide the amount of hot water that a family of different sizes will need. It is labeled right on the box whether it is a water heater for a family of one, two, five or whatever number of people it will keep supplied with hot water.
Refinishing the hardwood floors in your home can increase the value. Although it takes a lot of work to re-finish floors properly, the job isn’t really that complex. Instructional classes may be at some local hardware shops and will have the tools you need for rent. Refinishing your own floors can save thousands of dollars, especially when you compare the cost with that of installing a new floor.
We have a home which is over 100 years old and updating it has been an ongoing process over the past five years. We have a new dining room, two new bathrooms and half of a new kitchen. Recently, my husband installed four new windows and put new siding on half of the house. I can’t wait for the whole thing to be done