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Making Smart Choices in Home Upgrades

April 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

How to Responsibly Add Value Your Home

Alterations to your home can serve several purposes. Perhaps the most obvious are the added experiences and enjoyment that come as a result of improving your home. Equally important is the value that your home accrues with each change–large or small–that you make as a homeowner. If and when you ultimately think about selling your home, you certainly won’t regret having made some important upgrades. To get some ideas, consult these tips on how to effectively improve your home.

-Look Again at the Front Door-

Your entryway provides guests and prospective buyers their first clue into what the rest of your home may be like, and your front door essentially acts as the centerpiece of that entryway. If your current front door looks a little downtrodden, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Replacing the door not only adds curb appeal and value to your home because of the aesthetic improvement. A new door can also result in considerably less cold air entering your home, resulting in a lower heating bill during those chilly winter months.

-Consider New Siding-

Replacing the siding on your home may not be necessary in the entire time that you live there. However, if you feel burdened by the threat of rot, chipped paint, or any other types of constant upkeep that may come hand in hand with the type of siding you currently have, you might want to consider some alternative options.

If you are sick of painting your wood siding every 5 years or so, it’s not a bad idea to make the switch to vinyl siding. With vinyl, you won’t ever have to paint again, and the method is relatively inexpensive. Another great option is fiber-cement siding. Though you will have to repaint fiber-cement about every 12 years, it is still quite low maintenance. On top of that, the material is flame resistant, mostly unaffected by moisture, and effective in keeping away insects and rodents.

-Don’t Forget About Insulation-

If you live in an area with a cold climate, your home likely has relatively comprehensive insulation. At the same time, there are probably certain parts of your home that are inadequately insulated, and each year that you allow your home to be improperly protected from the cold amounts to a year of unnecessary energy costs. The different areas of your home require different methods of insulation, so be sure to consult trusted sources on the various types of insulation, such as the Department of Energy guidelines.

-Think About an Outdoor Patio-

Adding a deck to the back of your house can seem intimidating and expensive, even if you opt for a DIY option. However, wood decks typically cost around $35 per square foot, which is definitely more affordable than a complete addition to your home. If you’re willing to sacrifice some backyard space, an added patio can be a great addition that will open up an abundance of new opportunities for entertaining guests and entice any buyers interested in your house.

 

 

 

Filed Under: DIY, Energy Efficiency, Home, Real Estate News Tagged With: curb appeal, HOme Improvement, Homeownership, how to, renovation, resale

What to Do with Your Closets

April 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

All You Need to Know About Reorganizing and Repurposing Closet Space

Most homes have at least 6 closets, and many have multiple walk-in spaces as well. But it’s pretty unlikely that any one of the closets in your home has additional room for storage. All too often, people haphazardly jam random items into their closets, overstuffing them to the point that it becomes almost impossible to even shut the closet door. Rather than render your closet space useless, consider revamping and reorganizing the closets in your home to minimize clutter and save countless hours hunting for those all but forgotten clothing items, shoes, or cleaning supplies you may need.

-Rethink Storage Methods-

Even after completely cleaning out a cluttered closet, you may find that within a couple months it has returned to its original state of chaos. In that case, the problem may not be how much stuff is in there, but the way those items are organized. To really take advantage of the space available to you, it can be a good idea to put in hangers, pegboards or cork boards, extra shelving, or even small filing cabinets. Especially with larger items, such as brooms and mops, it is far easier to keep them flush with the wall to take up as little space as possible.

-Give Each Closet a Purpose-

Though it might seem easy to use your closet as a catch-all for the many miscellaneous items that you don’t have a better spot for elsewhere, the result of doing so may make it much more difficult to find what you actually need when you go into your closet. After all, there are few things worse than pushing aside several coats and pairs of shoes just to find an electric drill. To avoid this problem, take the time to move specific types of items into different closets. There are two main benefits in doing so. First, you will always know the first place to look when searching for a particular tool, cleaning supply, or piece of clothing. Second, you will likely find that, through organizing each closet in such a way, there are many things hidden in your closets that you don’t need, and donating them or throwing them away will give you much more room for storage than you thought you had.

-Convert a Closet to Something New-

If your kids move out of the house, you decide to give up skiing, or even if you just decide you don’t need so many pairs of shoes, you may find yourself with an extra unused closet. Instead of letting it sit empty and collect cobwebs, why not convert it into a more useful space? A small closet can easily be converted into a bookshelf by removing the door, adding shelving space, and perhaps repainting, and it will likely surprise you how much more open this small change will make a living area feel.

Larger closets can be converted into anything from a small home office (complete with desk and office chair) to a makeshift miniature wine cellar. In a relatively small space, it is generally inexpensive and not overly time-consuming to make these types of changes, but the difference will certainly be felt by you and your guests.

Filed Under: DIY, Home, Real Estate News Tagged With: Homeownership, how to, organization, space saving, tips

Repainting Your Home

April 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

What to Think About When Repainting the Outside of Your House

Having your home repainted is no small task. It is costly to have it professionally done and few people have the time, equipment, or patience to do it themselves. Unfortunately, however, having your home periodically repainted is not exactly optional. To minimize costs and hassles while remaining environmentally conscious, follow these tips for repainting your house.

-Don’t Go Overboard with Colors-

If you’re not satisfied with the current color scheme of your home’s exterior, it can be a good idea to choose something new for the outside of your home. If you do decide to switch things up, remember to be wary of picking colors that are too bright and vibrant. Picking very garish colors for your home may cause it to stand out more than you want, especially if you live in a neighborhood in which the other homes have a subtler color scheme. Having a home that stands out so much can also scare away potential buyers when you plan to sell, as they may be alarmed by a house that is in such contrast with the others on the block.

-Get the Timing Right-

As with other large improvement projects, repainting your home is something you want to avoid procrastinating. And it’s just as important not to jump the gun and have your home repainted too early, a clear waste of time and money if the paint is still in good enough shape for the time being.

There is no exact formula for how long to wait before repainting your home, as factors including the age of the home, type of paint it has, and the climate in which you live are all relevant in determining how often your home should be repainted. There are, however, fairly obvious signs you will see indicating that it’s time for a new paint job. Cracked, faded, bubbling, and peeling paint are signs of damage, so it is best to repaint the moment any such warning signs turn up.

-Know the Importance of Material-

It may come as no surprise to learn that what your home is made of is important in determining how often to repaint your home, as different materials do not respond in the same way to things like sunlight, cold, and precipitation. Yet it’s also important to understand that different materials require different paint types and some can even be damaged by being painted. Brick, for example, can deteriorate far faster if you use a nonporous paint, as this will trap moisture in the brick and cause problems when temperatures drop below freezing. The brick may warp as the water trapped within it expands, and you may be looking at a far greater cost than the initial investment required in painting your home.

-Be Aware of Environmental Concerns-

Whether you are doing the job yourself or having your home professionally painted, it’s important to avoid practices that are unnecessarily bad for the environment. The type of paint you purchase is definitely a relevant factor in terms eco-friendliness, and it’s a good idea to buy paints with low levels of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Even though these types of paints tend to be more expensive, VOCs have been shown to contribute to health problems such as respiratory diseases and even some forms of cancer, so try to pick paints with as low levels of these compounds as possible.

Besides the type of paint you choose, there are other ways to stay green. Old paints can actually be recycled for future use, so if you have leftover paint lying around you can save it for your next job. And to eliminate other forms of unnecessary waste, be sure to take the time to research which brushes and other tools will stay in good condition and not have to be thrown away after a short use. If you are hiring contractors to repaint your home, don’t be shy about asking them what practices they employ to remain eco-friendly while doing the job.

Filed Under: Home, Real Estate News Tagged With: HOme Improvement, Homeownership, how to, Painting

Eco-Friendly “Green Clean” Solutions that Won’t Break the Bank

March 15, 2016 Leave a Comment

4749-lemon-knifeUnclogging Drains: Instead of using harmful acids or toxic store bought cleaners for drains, use baking soda and vinegar. Pour a half cup of baking soda and a half cup of vinegar down the drain, cover for roughly ten minutes (for stubborn drains 30 minutes), and finish with a pot of boiling water.

Cleaning Mirrors and Other Glass Surfaces: Cleaning mirrors or windows can be a frustrating experience. Newspaper and paper towels can leave residue and its difficult to remove all watermarks and streaks. For a cheap and easy solution add a quarter cup of vinegar to a 32 ounce spray bottle filled with distilled water (distilled water is preferable to tap water because it does not contain minerals). Apply spray to surface and remove with a microfiber cloth.

Polish Wood with Lemon Juice: Try this recipe if you would rather not take up space with a bottle of wood polish you’ll rarely ever use.

What You Will Need

  • One Lemon
  • Olive Oil
  • Water
  • Container with Lid (a mason jar works well)
  • Cloth

To start, juice the lemon and and pour the lemon juice into the jar. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of water. Cover the container and shake thoroughly. Apply to wood surface.

Disinfect Naturally: Most of the time bleach is not necessary. It smells bad as well. For your own DIY disinfectant combine 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap, and 20-30 drops of tea tree oil for an effective natural formula. However, be careful and spot check if you’ll be using this mixture on painted or more sensitive surfaces. Tea tree oil is strong stuff and if not diluted properly it can be damaging.

Filed Under: Home, Real Estate News Tagged With: budget, DIY, eco-friendly, home, homeowner, how to, spring cleaning, vermont

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