Home Improvement: Best Return on Investment? Fiberglass. A common concern among potential home sellers is what updates and improvements can they make that will give them the biggest bang for their buck. Home buyers definitely love to see updated kitchens and baths, but what is the bottom-line added value of these things? It usually depends… Read More
Late Summer Tips to Ready Your Home for Fall The suggestions below apply to most of the country, in Arizona we have a whole other ‘prep for Fall’ routine. Still, the same advice applies, there are home projects that need attending to. We’ve been hibernating all Summer so we’re excited to get out there and… Read More
Of course plumbing, major electrical and anything involving paint, are not advisable in cold winter weather. You don’t want to go anywhere near an attic during an Arizona Summer. But in addition to the ideas mentioned in this video, there are plenty of home improvement tasks that can be accomplished any time of the year…. Read More
Video: The Top Six Most Useful Kitchen Additions There are enough fantastic kitchen doodads out there to make most existing kitchens as user-friendly as brand new! Here are a few really useful additions. For your convenience we’ve provided a printed transcript just below the video. Transcript: The Top Six Most Useful Kitchen Additions Welcome to… Read More
When Do Homeowners Need a Permit? – I can attest to the fact that a major home repair or update project, done without a permit, can delay or even stop a Home Sellers transaction right in its tracks. The video below outlines several instances where a permit would be necessary or at the very least,… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Next to a newly-updated kitchen, a renovated bathroom is a top priority for today’s homebuyers—and homeowners. Get in on these seven sought-after features: Beadboard or Deep Tile – A deep tile or beadboard backsplash, sometimes known as “bathroom wainscot,” lends a sense of elegance to any style bath. These practical backsplashes are… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Improving the look and functionality of your home goes a long way toward boosting its value. But what types of renovation are today’s buyers looking for? If you are thinking of remodeling, a national survey by Consumer Reports reveals the most sought-after amenities: Kitchens top the list – Buyers want a clean,… Read More
Homeowners Asking For Multipurpose Rooms Thanks to a continuing real estate recover, homeowners are more often seeking design solutions to help them them age in place, according to the American Institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey.. Home automation products as well as products that promote sustainability are also showing up with increasing frequency in… Read More
Lots of practical and valuable information in this article. Definitely worth the read. ~Bill — — — — — — — — — — — — — – Advice on Hiring a Contractor April 9, 2014 by morningsiderenovation Leave a comment “Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift…. Read More
