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started by Kim Keating on 21 May 12
  • Kim Keating
     
    Stucco is a wonderful alternative when replacing siding on the exterior of your house. Stucco is fairly easy to apply, although you may need to use forms. Whether you do the job yourself or hire a professional, your home's new stucco exterior is going to retain its fresh, attractive appearance for many years to come.

    If you want major work done to your house, hire someone who has plenty of experience. There is a reason people have titles like carpenter, architect or interior designer. These people are professionals, who are highly skilled at their jobs. While you may want to try to do it yourself, giving the job to professionals will ensure it is done properly the first time.

    Work your water usage into your plans for home improvement. Low flow toilets, energy star water heaters and shower heads can all be added at relatively cheap prices. Not only will these new fixtures improve property value by having a more modern appeal, water bills will be a lot less.

    When you are remodeling a room that has a lot of moisture, like a bathroom, consider replacing the wall board with a water-resistant version. Water-resistant wall board referred to as "green board" is made to resist moisture and also to prevent dangerous mold from forming.

    If there is a great deal of attic space in your home, make it a usable area by adding a dormer window. This will not only enhance the exterior of the home, but increase the square footage inside as well. For such a small price, you will raise your property's value quite a bit.

    Creating a landscaping project will add beauty to you home and property. You can improve the appearance of your landscape with the incorporation of stonework, mulches and plants from flowers to trees. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your landscaping does just that to visitors; it also increases home value.

    Cleaning your carpets consistently really helps make your home appear and feel cleaner. Regularly shampoo your carpets, especially in areas that get a lot of traffic. In this way you can extend the life of your carpet and give your whole house a squeaky-clean feeling.

    You can prevent costly foundation repairs to your home by making sure that rain water flows away from the house. You could for instance modifying the slope of your yard for a better evacuation or installing extra gutters.

    When thinking about home improvements for areas with plumbing, like the kitchen and bathroom, consider replacing the walls with something more water resistant. Water-resistant wall board is called "green board" by the construction industry and will stand up to moisture much better than standard wall board. Also, most brands have special treatments to prevent mold growth.

    Make sure the contractors under consideration are properly licensed. This information is available on your state's official website. You can also place a phone call to the state department that handles these matters. If you find a contractor that does not have a license, it is a sure bet that they lost their license for some reason or that they are a scam artist.

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