Buyers love built-in bookshelves. But there’s a fine line between filling them with clutter and staging them to sell. The trick is to arrange neutral items in clusters. Make sure that no single accessory stands out too much. That way, you’ll show off your attractive built-ins, and not your personal belongings.
Removing old kitchen hardware can leave your cabinets with stripped out holes. Here is a trick to reusing the existing ones. First, dip a toothpick in glue and place it in the stripped hole. Cut off the excess piece. Once the glue dries, you’ll be ready to put in the new hardware that buyers love.
A fireplace adds approximately 12% value to a home.
Pedestal sinks are a big hit with buyers. They show off square footage in small bathrooms beautifully. First, your old vanity has to go. Next, just hook up your new sink, and your bathroom will have dramatic appeal that brings in big bucks. Plus, buyers will see how much floor space your bathroom has.
Need to give a room a face lift fast? Chair and sofa slipcovers fit over the top of existing upholstery give a room a new look with no sewing or rearranging required. Today’s covers come in a variety of colors and fabrics, and many can be machine washable so there’s no need to worry about cleaning. They are also great for protecting good quality upholstery fabric from wear and tear. A tip worth remembering if you have children or pets!
Pets and children can become stressed during moving. If moving locally, you may want to leave these special family members with a friend during moving day.
Automatic garage doors periodically need to be tested for balance. Start with your door closed. Disconnect the garage door opener release mechanism so you can operate the door by hand. You should be able to lift the door smoothly and with little resistance. It should stay open around three to four feet above the floor. Not working as it should? Have it adjusted by a professional. [source]
As a rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to have chimneys cleaned at least
once a year, usually before cold weather sets in. Some people prefer to
do it in the spring, and some chimney sweeps offer special promotions
at this time of year to keep business going. [source]
Did you know that certain types of home additions do much better in specific locations? Building a deck in San Diego or Hawaii is a solid bet. Adding a family room in San Francisco or Garden City will typically return upwards of 140 percent of the cost. Then again, almost any major improvement in Garden City returns more than 125 percent of the cost. [source]
Looking to remodel soon? Identify which walls in your home are load bearing walls. They should not be removed without a properly engineered method of support–typically a system of beams–to replace them during and after removal.