Curb appeal is key to an exterior renovation. The smaller touches like a bold front door, new address numbers that have a modern edge and a lantern or two can make the exterior one that can't be missed. But there's some large ticket items like a roof, windows and siding that you may need to address too. These items can take up a sizable part of a renovation budget. If you're fortunate you may … [Read more...] about Exterior Renovations Three Ways – Best Ways to Upgrade and Save
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Extreme Makeover Exterior Edition – Done Three Ways
Curb appeal is the fun part of an exterior renovation. The less exciting part is the roof, windows and siding. Not only is this a huge financial part of the project but sometimes materials like siding may be in good condition but are just in a color choice that is not on the top of a buyers list. I put together a few different options for combinations, of replace and keep, of these … [Read more...] about Extreme Makeover Exterior Edition – Done Three Ways
Help Your Porch Realize It’s Potential
A How to Guide to Designing Porches that Pop When designing houses and finalizing the layouts I am always thinking about how the spaces will be best used. If a space can be multi-purpose then it becomes more valuable. Or if you can add a space that didn’t exist before that’s even better. A perfect example of this would be porches. When you consider the other spaces in the house and … [Read more...] about Help Your Porch Realize It’s Potential
Hardwood Floors “Have It” When it Comes to Top Value for Your Flip
Given a choice, the overwhelming majority of home buyers would opt for hardwood floors. If you find a house to flip where they are already there then that is a major bonus. If not, you will need to look at the overall budget and the comparable sales to determine if the cost makes sense. Here are some other tips and suggestions when it comes to hardwood … [Read more...] about Hardwood Floors “Have It” When it Comes to Top Value for Your Flip
Two Key Spaces Where Bonus Design Ideas Equal Big Value
From Potential to Reality Every house has a story. There’s always just a little bit more than what is seen in the before and after photos. The initial listing price for this home was high for the finishes and layout, which is why it was not selling. It took some time before any price adjustments were made. This house was the perfect underdog. I love the house … [Read more...] about Two Key Spaces Where Bonus Design Ideas Equal Big Value