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30 Jun 2022

DIY Home Upgrades: 5 Reasons Why Hardwood Flooring Should Be on Your Renovation List

Around The HomeAround The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Whether you're planning on selling your home soon or you want to do a few minor renovations for your own enjoyment, an ailing hardwood floor may be on your list of things to tackle. While this can be a more difficult renovation to complete than many other household items, here are five reasons you may want to move it to the top of the list. An Issue with Structure If there happens to be any glaring structural issues with your hardwood, a complete do-over will be a necessity if you want to sell your house in the future. While this…

A Quick and Easy Guide to Hiring the Best Contractor for Your Pre-sale Home Renovations

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If you're planning to complete some renovations on your home before putting it on the market, you may be unsure of the best way to go about finding the right contractor for the job. While there are probably many contractors available who can do your renovations right, here's how you can get to the bottom of who will work the best for you. Make A Few Phone Calls Once you've done some research and determined a short list of prospective contractors, you'll want to call each contractor to determine that they can complete your project in good time and are…

Let’s Talk Closets: How to Organize Your Closet Spaces Without Breaking the Bank

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There is a particular pleasure in a well-organized closet; not to mention the space and energy-saver that it becomes! And the best part is that you don't need to spend tons of money to get a dapper closet space. A lot of the work is just thinking outside the (clothing) box. Plan The Closet First Before anything else, sit down and plan out your closet. Measure it so you know the exact dimensions (if you need to grab a rod or drawers, you'll know what size fits). Clean out your closet (to get a better idea of its contents and…