There are always a few projects every homeowner would like to do to improve the look of their home. Renovation and remodeling can improve the look of a home and give it the style and appeal that a person wants. If you are thinking of updating your home to add value or just make it more of the dream home you envision, here are some award winning design tips you can use.
The kitchen is one of the most popular rooms to remodel and because a kitchen remodel can add a lot of value to your home it is a great investment as well as giving your home the look you want. There are many award winning home design tips you can use to update your kitchen.
Consider installing a second sink in your kitchen next to the refrigerator or in an island. You can make your kitchen roomier and open by making sure there is at least 42 inches between the cabinets and island. If you like to do a lot of coking outdoors you can simplify outdoor grilling by extending gas or propane lines outside for a grill.
The bathroom is also a room that gets a lot of remodeling attention. Bathrooms as well as kitchens sell a house and even if you are staying in your home you can make it the home of your dreams by remodeling your bathroom. If you want an award winning home design plan for your bathroom here are some tips.
Raising the vanities in your bathroom can add style and functionality if you are tired of stooping over to use the sink. You can use kitchen cabinets in your bathroom or get bathroom cabinets that are higher than the standard 30 inches. A great shower can be just as enticing as a luxurious tub if it is designed right. You can turn your existing shower into a dream shower by installing a shower seat, dual shower heads, and custom tiling.
You can also use award wining design techniques in the rest of your home to make it the custom space you have always wanted. If you are adding a garage make sure you leave plenty of space at the top where you can add a loft for storage or other uses. Taller ceilings in other rooms will also make a big difference in making the room appear larger. You can also use other techniques such as indirect lighting to set the mood and accent certain parts of your décor.
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Home Improvement People: Help Installing Chain Lock?Hey guys,
Help me out here. I'm installing chain locks on a couple of doors in my house and ran into a problem i'm hoping you guys could figure out. I installed one in the front door, and it was extremely easy with no problem (I installed the lock from the door to a frame that holds another window, ran into NO problem).
However, when installing the lock between the door that separates my bathroom and my backyard, I can't seem to get the screws through. The problem is getting the screws through the wall (not the door). The screws easily go through the white plaster, but then get stuck after that. Any tips or suggestions?
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More info: I've moved down two inches and it's the same problem. Should I move left or right a bit? Is there a way I could find out where the wood stud is?
A simple answer would be to turn off the offending appliance. I for one am happy the government is acknowledging energy efficiency.
all you need for this is a small amount of olive oil, add a small drop to the joints of the bed and it will stop squeaking. Just remember to put an old rag under the part you are oiling so it does´t drip on your floor or carpet
i’m guessing this guy does not do hvac work for a living.
@27mopar lol
1) Box up anything smaller than a football you don't absolutely, positively have to use on a day to day basis.
Remove window screens that aren't needed daily to flood your rooms with natural light. Update lampshades and bulbs to make your rooms shine even brighter.
2) Replace worn, dated flooring. Including carpeting and linoleum. Buyer's can not imagine what it will look like, they need to see what it IS like, right now.
3) PAINT everything a neutral color. A lot of buyer's are turned off if their furnishings don't go with the paint colors you have right now. Not to mention, fresh paint kills any odors that you might not even realize you have in the house.
4) Pull up area rugs!! They break up the space, draw too much attention, and make buyer's wonder what you're hiding.
5) Update old lighting fixtures. They will help your house compete with newer homes on the market and they are a cheap and easy do-it-yourself fix.
6) Edit your furnishings down to only what you absolutely need. Arrange furniture at least 8 inches from the walls and angle some for visual interst.
7) Keep in mind, buyer's walk through most listings in about 10 minutes the first time around, so make sure the features of your home come into focus as soon as they walk in the door. That means accessorizing to draw the eye directly to them without overpowering them. IE: Bright greenery on top of a mantel with a couple of shiny candlesticks will serve you better than some eye-popping artwork.
9) Make sure the house is HOSPITAL CLEAN, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Just avoid the hospital smell. Fresh citrus cleaners are better than pine-based solutions.
10) Fresh mulch can boost your curb appeal 100%!! Makes your place look freshly landscaped.
11) Paint your front door a glossy fresh color! Add a bright brass kick plate for added sass. And a bright pot of mature annuals is always a welcoming touch.
the finished product is SO much more satisfying.
I like satin paint. They have satin/matte paints now that clean easily (unlike years ago). High gloss walls look weird with lights and glare coming off of them. If you can paint your ceiling, I would do that with high gloss (we did it in our kitchen with high gloss Kihls since there would be smoke and moisture in there)
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Just be honest. Tell your supervisor you feel like you've earned an increase in pay. If you need to, offer to take on added responsibilities or move to a different job position that comes with an increase in pay. Good luck!!!!!
I thought he was shilling for Lowes.
To Learn more about Kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling visit http://www.renuremodeling.com/ it has some good information even if it is out of your area.
Other comments aside, please be careful with your garden hose. The way he’s spraying the fins on the coil is right on the edge of dangerous.
The fins on the coil are thin, and can be bent into a solid mass by home water pressure. Then it’s a horrid job to get them separated again so air can flow through–which is the point of the coil in the first place.
Everything, try ans do with every thing, it will pay of.
Just buy them some donuts and coffee every now and then. Let the contractor handle the money. Tipping is not usually associated with construction.
And why start something that can get out of control. You can at the end of construction have a wrap party.
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if you dont know what you are doing you dont need to make a video watch dr.zarkloff he knows his stuff
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Also, I just did what he suggested (take the fan top off to clean) with my old Carrier unit. Tops of fins are very close to the fan housing. I ended up cutting one of my fingers horribly when the fan housing slammed in place. Be careful around coils – they are fragile, and sharp!
Dr. Zarkloffs how to’s for HVAC maint. are must better.
This very informative and useful video.
I will have to add it to my list of resources.
Thank you!
thanks for the tips, I have always sprayed from the outside in. and can still see some of the dirt stuck at the edge of the fin. Next time, I will remoce my fan and do what you do. Thank you.
Nice informative visuals..
thanks & love,
kris.