When elderly parents cannot afford to continue to live independently, more are considering the option of living with their adult children in the same household. At the same time, young adults, more than ever, are staying home and living with their parents after college, according to a February 2018 AARP article.
Real estate and home upgrade experts agree that major kitchen remodels increase your home’s value. And deliver a higher return on investment (ROI). More than most other home improvements. Prospective buyers can easily be turned off by a dated, drab kitchen. They may look elsewhere. Or determine your selling price is too high. Considering the cost to raise the kitchen to a more contemporary standard.
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Whether you dream of building a casual setting perfect for watching sports and relaxing or a more refined bookshelf-lined, brandy-sipping space, a man cave is a popular addition to many homes. Let’s dive into the top ideas for planning your man cave to help you achieve the perfect space.
Perhaps you wish to modify an existing area in your basement, or a room has become available as your nest empties. Alternatively, a well-designed add-on room or unattached structure could be the perfect option for creating that personal space.
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As summer approaches, many of your entertainment and hosting activities move from indoors to outdoors. Backyards become party sites and playgrounds, as patios and decks become destination points. Now is the time to improve your outdoor living space. Think about how to maximize your exterior living and playing areas. Turning that concrete slab into an outdoor living area that is more inviting and functional.
While having a luxurious master bathroom in your home is considered a smart remodeling investment. The delight you will experience will be exceptional. A beautifully designed master bathroom upgrade can be truly uplifting, providing an opportunity to escape into a spa-like atmosphere.
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Eventually, old floors in your home can show their age. Trying to renew them may not be worth the effort and expense. You begin to consider the alternatives, hoping to liven up your space with new elegant floors. The decision can be a tough one. Considering that many alternatives are expensive and some flooring materials are difficult to maintain.
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While the Jetsons’ flying cars may still be in your future, some of those futuristic developments in artificial intelligence and automation in home appliances are already here.
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First impressions mean a lot. Curb appeal can make the difference between a quick sale or a continued search elsewhere. In any case, homeowners usually want to take pride in how their home looks while they live there.
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Design-build is becoming a widely used strategy for new construction, refurbishing, and remodeling projects. Essentially this means the same company that performs the initial planning, design, and concept development is the company that executes the plan.
Most remodel projects are undertaken during spring and summer when the weather is hot. But there are some advantages to remodeling during the offseason when the workload for the contractor is light.
The contractor will have the time to focus on your job and make it their priority.
There will be more time to work on your home, so your remodel should take less time.
If you’re planning to go to Grandma’s for the holidays, it’s a perfect time to remodel while you’re out of the house.
Here are some of the remodeling projects that should be considered in winter:
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