Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Things to Remember During Home Improvements and Remodeling Project


Are you weary and fed up of the dull and monotonous look of your home? Then you definitely need a home renovation. Let’s see some ideas that can really make the remodeling work.

The Passion and Power of Pale Paints

You can get your home painted with whichever color you like since there is no hard and cash rule for choosing the paint. Yet, there are some colors the experts would prefer more than the other. For example, the pale shade of yellow is regarded as a color that gives a ray of hope and warmth just like the ray of mild and warm sun. Besides, paint is one of those elements that can bring a major change in the outlook of your home without spending too much on it. Gerri Willies, The Host of Opera House, a popular program that’s aired on CNN confirms that pale yellow homes are sold faster than other ones and are sold for more prices as well.



Cement Siding are More Credible

Siding should be chosen more wisely, for example, siding made of aluminum are prone to be faded and dented while vinyl ones fall prey to cracks, bends or splits. Sidings made of fiber cement are free from those problems and much more durable against rotting, fire and termites. According to a study done by the Remodeling magazine in 2007 shows that siding made of fiber cement can retrieve up to 88% of the investment on it.

 Changing the Look of the Kitchen and Bathrooms

You should consider remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms since changing your bathrooms and kitchen plans can be vital to bring a new life to your home. Van Yip, a renowned designer and an anchor of a HGTV program called Deserving Design, says that “Stick with high-quality fixtures, like stainless-steel appliances and granite counters, and don’t pair them with a cheaper material, like laminate.”

You shouldn’t change the appliances that are doing just fine just for the sake of renovation. To get a metallic look you can try electrostatic paint on them. Steven D. Bullock, a member of national kitchen and Bath association in New Jersey states on this “You can easily make cosmetic updates on a kitchen that’s in decent shape.” 

For remodeling your bathrooms, designer Van Yip advises not to go for trends much since they don’t last too long. In such cases classics are the kings. He says “Avoid anything too trendy and choose classic features, such as off-white subway tiles which will appeal to people with both traditional and contemporary tastes.”

The Escape to the Landscapes

For a home outer beauty is as important as the inner one. A garden with beautiful landscaping can be the greatest place for you to retire, hide and escape from the tip-toed life. So, keep the exterior designing on your budget as well as the interior. Yip Says, “Don’t be afraid to spend money on perennials, which come back year after year.”

The Doing of the Decks

The decks can bring pretty important and desired change in the whole renovation idea. Wooden decks are more preferable for their resell value; this kind of decks can regain around 85% of their original value.

Besides these you can always add up things like Air-conditioners, swimming pools or water springs in your list of homeimprovements.

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