If you’ve got a spare weekend and want to do something to improve your home, take a few seconds to read the advice that follows. While not everyone can do it themselves, even those who are hiring a professional, will benefit from understanding a few of basics of home improvement.
Never let a contractor start work without having a signed contract. To help protect you, have the home improvement contract reviewed by an attorney. The cost, dates and warranty information should all be stated in the contract.
If you’re renovating tile flooring, try getting radiant heat tiles. These tiles are very attractive and produce heat with your electricity. Fortunately, radiant heat tiles can be easily installed at home without hiring a professional. That makes it something you may add onto, whether or not you do it yourself or hire a professional. This will be something you will be glad you did when you use the bathroom on a cold winter day.
If you don’t want to invest money into buying a slipcover for your chair, you can make your own from a bed sheet. Buy a twin or queen-size bed sheet from cotton in the color of your choice. Drape it over your chair, and affix it with safety pins in a fashion that isn’t noticeable.
Before you embark on a home improvement project, consider the impact on your home’s resale value. For example, converting your garage into a living room may make sense for your immediate needs, but many home buyers are turned off by this sort of addition. Even if you don’t plan on selling immediately, circumstances can change, and you may have to spend additional money getting your home back to the way it was.
Add new handles and knobs to your cabinets in your kitchen. To give your kitchen a quick pick me up, simply install new cabinet knobs. Take the time and clean out your cabinets as well when replacing the knobs. All that’s left is to install the new hardware!
Do you want to gain a little closet or floor space in your next home improvement project? Relocate your water heater to your attic! Modern water heaters are produced in efficient, reliable “low-boy” designs that you can tuck safely between your ceiling and your roof. This allows you to gain a little extra storage space.
If you are planning a home improvement project, plan the project before you worry about the budget. Go ahead and price various options, but don’t let yourself think about what you can actually afford until you’ve picked a style. This way, you can focus on what works for you and your house, instead of focusing on the money. Most plans can be adapted to a much lower budget.
Now that you have a basic understanding of home improvement, in general and the types of projects you should be looking into, you can see how it has the potential to benefit the quality of your home, as well as, your bottom line. You’re ready to get out there and tackle the weekend.