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  #1 Joel Humphrey on 17 May 12

   

  Many times people imagine that home improvement projects are too much to handle. If you go into your project with an open mind, home improvements don't need to be so difficult. In the following paragraphs, you will be introduced to a number of tips that can make home improvement manageable for you.
  
  Talk to a realtor to learn which home improvements increase the resale value of a home. Agents know what features people want and how to add more bang for your buck when remodeling or updating.
  
  Make sure that water does not get near the foundation of your home. Water can undermine the foundation and can cause cracks in the concrete. You can improve drainage in small ways, like routing downspouts farther from your walls, or in big ones, like establishing a continuous slope down to street level across your whole yard.
  
  If you are looking to reduce you energy costs, you could change your lighting system to operate on motion sensors. You can manually adjust the sensitivity of the light, as well as turn it on without engaging the motion sensor if you need to.
  
  Be sure to use water resistant dry wall in areas that harbor moisture, such as the kitchen and bathroom. This water-resistant board is commonly referred to as "green board" by contractors and those in the industry. It can tolerate moisture rich environments, and will resist mold as well as water.
  
  When renovating a house for resale, remember that it is more important to attend to the outside look of the home first, before you attend to items such as plumbing or installing central heating. A dingy or shabby exterior will make it harder to sell your house at the price you want.
  
  Make sure you have all required safety gear that you need for heavier projects. For example, if you will be lifting heavy objects always wear a back brace, and don't forget a helmet anytime there is a risk of falling items.
  
  If your home improvement project means working near a gas line from a stove, furnace, fireplace or other fixture, ensure that you know exactly where the gas shutoff is before you start working. You also need to be extra careful with these types of projects. You can be seriously injured or start a fire during the project.
  
  Change your home's light bulbs for those that are energy efficient. They will both help you save money on the electric bill and you will be able to help the environment in the process. They also have a longer lifespan than regular bulbs and are brighter as well. So replace standard light bulls with energy efficient ones.
  
  As the article demonstrates, it is possible to make improvements to your residence with little stress. When you are undertaking home repairs, make sure that you don't discount any possibilities for improvements. This article is manufactured to provide you with the tips to make your home the most improved. Start your projects while keeping in mind this article, and your projects will be done sooner than you had expected!
  
  
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many times people imagine that home improvement projects are too much to handle. If you go into your project with an open mind, home improvements don't need to be so difficult. In the following paragraphs, you will be introduced to a number of tips that can make home improvement manageable for you.<br /><br />Talk to a realtor to learn which home improvements increase the resale value of a home. Agents know what features people want and how to add more bang for your buck when remodeling or updating.<br /><br />Make sure that water does not get near the foundation of your home. Water can undermine the foundation and can cause cracks in the concrete. You can improve drainage in small ways, like routing downspouts farther from your walls, or in big ones, like establishing a continuous slope down to street level across your whole yard.<br /><br />If you are looking to reduce you energy costs, you could change your lighting system to operate on motion sensors. You can manually adjust the sensitivity of the light, as well as turn it on without engaging the motion sensor if you need to.<br /><br />Be sure to use water resistant dry wall in areas that harbor moisture, such as the kitchen and bathroom. This water-resistant board is commonly referred to as "green board" by contractors and those in the industry. It can tolerate moisture rich environments, and will resist mold as well as water.<br /><br />When renovating a house for resale, remember that it is more important to attend to the outside look of the home first, before you attend to items such as plumbing or installing central heating. A dingy or shabby exterior will make it harder to sell your house at the price you want.<br /><br />Make sure you have all required safety gear that you need for heavier projects. For example, if you will be lifting heavy objects always wear a back brace, and don't forget a helmet anytime there is a risk of falling items.<br /><br />If your home improvement project means working near a gas line from a stove, furnace, fireplace or other fixture, ensure that you know exactly where the gas shutoff is before you start working. You also need to be extra careful with these types of projects. You can be seriously injured or start a fire during the project.<br /><br />Change your home's light bulbs for those that are energy efficient. They will both help you save money on the electric bill and you will be able to help the environment in the process. They also have a longer lifespan than regular bulbs and are brighter as well. So replace standard light bulls with energy efficient ones.<br /><br />As the article demonstrates, it is possible to make improvements to your residence with little stress. When you are undertaking home repairs, make sure that you don't discount any possibilities for improvements. This article is manufactured to provide you with the tips to make your home the most improved. Start your projects while keeping in mind this article, and your projects will be done sooner than you had expected!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lakenormanpainter.com/#/cornelius-painters/4563240444" rel="nofollow">Painters Mount Holly</a>, <a href="http://www.lakenormanpainter.com/#/mount-holly-painters/4563320549" rel="nofollow">Huntersville Painters</a>, <a href="http://www.lakenormanpainter.com/" rel="nofollow">Huntersville House painters</a>, <a href="http://www.lakenormanpainter.com/#/huntersville-painters/4563320401" rel="nofollow">Painters Mount Holly</a></div>

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