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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Top 3 Home Improvement Jobs


From Dallas TX to Apple Valley MN, home improvements are a great way to take your existing home into the next level of livability for you and your family without needing to change locations. 
These home improvements may range from enclosing a back deck to adding on a new porch, turning the basement into more usable space or updating the bathroom area or any number of projects that will make you home better able to meet your needs.

But is there any one remodeling project or home improvement that is more valuable than another is? That depends much on what you want to accomplish. So, if you are considering a home improvement project, perhaps to add to the resale value of your home, then here is an explanation of common home improvements that our Apple Valley home improvement contractors work on and can help you decide where the best investment is.
  • Basement – Quite often, the basement functions as a below ground garage where things are stored and forgotten. But, the average basement has a great deal of area that can be used for expanding your living space.  You may choose to make it an entertainment room, perhaps convert it into a wine cellar, add a bedroom or make it your new office space, but whatever you do, don’t  just overlook this valuable real estate.
  • Patios and decks – Perhaps one of the most common home improvement jobs is that of adding on a deck or patio. After all, these elements offer you a wide range of opportunities for pleasure. Just think, with a well-designed and deck or patio you can make outdoor entertaining easier, provide a place to relax after a long day at the office, have a space perfect for the kids to play or be able to indulge in many other pleasurable pursuits. With so many uses, it is no wonder that many people feel that a deck or patio is a great home improvement project.
  • Kitchen and bathrooms- By far, these are the most popular home improvements to a home!  Kitchens are so often the heart of a home and as such, many people will gladly invest their home improvement budget in a place where so much fun and fellowship can be had. Equally so, home improvement upgrades for a bathroom- especially a master bath- can mean  something as simple as having additional countertop and storage space to designing a quiet spa getaway. Even more impressive, is that home improvements in these rooms can add a significant amount to your home’s resale value!

Friday, February 15, 2013

Great DIY home improvement projects ...

Not all home improvements have to be done by a Bloomington home remodeling contractor. There are a number of different projects you can tackle by yourself, as one article noted recently:
Of course, if you are planning on taking out a wall, then you will want to hire someone to do that for you! However, there are some common home improvement jobs that virtually anyone can do.
What kind of things can you tackle on your own? Removing old wallpaper is one of the most common, but you can also replace an old toilet paper holder, change your exterior doors, add a backsplash or design a new headboard.

Read the entire article: "5 Common Home Improvements That Anyone Can Do."