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Archive for June, 2010

The Bottom line is people need to be careful. A perfect example is people like to deal with contractors that they can speak to. Sometimes the contractor that they talk with is not even the one who does the job! Be aware of sales men! Cut out the middle men! and you can save Big money.

Quality home renovations and Improvements we service all Ontario.  A 1 man crew is the way to go if you can find a contractor that can do all things. Lately there have been a huge amount of new contractors, fly by nights, People that have just got layed off from where they work.

Good contractors always have liability insurance and good insurance just i case. A perfect example of this is if you hire a company and they don’t have insurance then you can be out a lot of money if there is problems. Who will cover your loses. A good company will make sure that you recieve a copy of there insurance first before they even will loo at your job.

Now that we have covered the basic lets talk about good renovators. Good renovators know almost everything. Or at least something about everything! If they don’t have the answer they will get it for you.

When I start a basement renovation I try to use only the best materials so I know it will last forever at least 25 years. Good renovators try to use only lifetime warranty products.

Basements and bathrooms regular does not cut it. Damp and cold basements need special care so make sure you get somebody good. Example plain drywall is not for basements or bathrooms. They have special drywall for damp places to keep mold and mildew away. When painting in these area’s try using bathroom paint it Last longer!

A good quality subfloor is a great way to save from cold floors and just in case of a flood save most of your renovations. Putting laminate directly on ceament floors is stupid. Cheaper yes, stupuid yes! In the summer months ceament sweats and produces mosture Moisture will destroy Laminate or hardwood in sometimes months. Why spend good money on a floor that would ever Last. Stay with a good Quality subfloor that lets the air pass under it. The best one for this you can get at home depot. It has a rubber back that is Black on the back. Real Hardwood can be used but it is better to use manufactured hardwood there.

Are you looking for some easy home improvement ideas to add curb appeal when selling your home? There are many things you can do. Don’t worry these things can be done by you not a professional so they won’t cost a lot of money. Let’s look at what some of these ideas are…

Spruce up the yard is the first thing you can do. If it is the spring or summer get the lawn in better shape by cutting it and fertilizing it if possible. Feeding it necessary nutrients will green it up quite nicely. Also plant some colorful flowers if needed. Trim up bushes and add some fresh mulch. This will give your whole yard a facelift.

Now you can pressure wash your house or have it done by a professional if you have siding. Get all the pollen and dirt off of it. This can make a house almost look brand new at times.

After pressure washing your house you need to paint the trim and any other parts that need it. Painting brightens the whole outside of the house. If you have a single-level home you can probably handle the job yourself.  However, if you have more than one level you may want a professional painter to come paint for you. You’ll be amazed at the difference a fresh coat of paint can do for a home.

Wash down your driveway too. Have any cracks repaired or do it yourself better yet. If the driveway is too big of an eyesore though, you may consider replacing it. This could be a major expense though but is easy to get done.
If your roof is noticeably in bad shape, look into getting it re-shingled.  This is a big expense, but can help make a good impression for a potential homebuyer. Remember if you can see it needs to be fixed from the street it spoils the curb appeal for the house.

Replace the old mailbox with a brand new one. This is such an easy and inexpensive thing to do. Plant some fresh flowers around it if the season is right for it.

Make sure the windows are all in good shape including the screens. If any windows or screens are cracked or broken replace them. This is a must and quite easy to do.

Remember that any of these things that you do, improve not only the curb appeal for you house, but could also increase its value. So go out and examine your house as if you were looking to buy it today. What would you want changed before you would buy it? You will not be sorry you made these and other improvements to your home.