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mercredi 6 août 2014

Be Your Own Contractor With These Home Improvement Tips

By Belinda Norbert


Before you decide to tackle your next home improvement project, read through these tips and tricks to help you throughout the process. Whether you are going to remodel a bedroom or bathroom, or even if you have decided to give your entire house a much-needed makeover, you are sure to gain insight from this article.

Build an interesting and unusual addition to your home for sophistication and class. Consider a wine cellar in the basement or a library, full of built in shelving. Future home buyers and guests will be impressed by your improvements.

If you have a broken glass window, you can try this temporary solution to prevent bugs from entering. Use a bit of plastic cling wrap over the broken area to close the opening. Secure it with a bit of tape to make a better seal. This is really a temporary solution and should not be used long term.

Store your paint cans upside down. A skin forms inside used cans of paint. When you open the can it's a mess to remove. One solution is to put the used paint cans in your storage area upside down! That way when you turn the can over and open it, the skin is underneath the paint where it can't cause a problem.

When it comes time to purchase furnishings, shy away from living room pieces that have active patterns in the upholstery. Doing so may lock you in to a certain style in your home. Instead stick to plain colors for furniture, such as greens and browns, and add any accents through the use of accessories. Your throw pillows and blankets can have all the crazy colors and patterns you want since you can change them as soon as your tire of them.

If you are renovating a small room, consider making use of built-in mirrors. The reflection from a carefully-positioned mirror will make a small room seem considerably more spacious. A mirror near the window can add more natural light to a dim room. Avoid overusing mirrors or placing them opposite of each other, however, as this can create strange lighting effects.

Window Blinds

Adding window blinds to your windows is a great way to accomplish a sense of privacy. Many people don't use curtains or blinds because they want to let in natural lighting. However, don't forget that you can see outside, but whoever is outside, can also see inside. Window blinds can add to your privacy and come in different styles to choose from. You don't have to go with the cheap plastic factory blinds. You can find some really nice wooden or bamboo shades, that do the job, just as well.

Improve your window's appearance by replacing any worn or damaged window treatments. The sun often fades blinds, and children, pets and accidents also take their toll. At most locations, you can find high-quality window blinds for under $20. They're also incredibly easy to put in, especially if you're just replacing older ones.

A carefully selected home improvement project can enhance the appearance of any house and add to its value as well. By remembering the tips and tricks in this article, you will be better prepared to take on an ambitious home improvement project that can create a more inviting place to live for yourself and your family.




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