Monday, November 3, 2008
Diagnose Maintenance Issues ASAP
Keeping up on home maintenance is important and easy to do. Just like your car, when something starts acting funny... CHECK IT OUT! Several problems, such as electrical and plumbing issues can become extremely expensive if not taken care of in a proper amount of time.
A light bulb goes out, a breaker keeps tripping, or your switch plate is missing... the next day you could have a ash in place of a home, or even death.
A toilet seems to be running all night... you could be waking up to an unexpected remodel... your toilet is now in your living room instead of your upstairs bathroom. This is going to cost tons more than if you would have taken care of it when you first noticed it.
There is scary, expensive, consequences you don’t keep up on maintenance.
If you are not handy, find someone who is to "diagnose" what's going on and what potential expenses will come from fixing it now, or fixing it when it breaks... chances are that it is much less expensive to fix it now.
new breaker $20 Install $90
House on fire... Expensive
leaky toilet $50-$200
toilet now in living room... Expensive
A light bulb goes out, a breaker keeps tripping, or your switch plate is missing... the next day you could have a ash in place of a home, or even death.
A toilet seems to be running all night... you could be waking up to an unexpected remodel... your toilet is now in your living room instead of your upstairs bathroom. This is going to cost tons more than if you would have taken care of it when you first noticed it.
There is scary, expensive, consequences you don’t keep up on maintenance.
If you are not handy, find someone who is to "diagnose" what's going on and what potential expenses will come from fixing it now, or fixing it when it breaks... chances are that it is much less expensive to fix it now.
new breaker $20 Install $90
House on fire... Expensive
leaky toilet $50-$200
toilet now in living room... Expensive
Thursday, October 30, 2008
10 Benefits To Finishing Your Basement
1. VALUE – Finishing a basement offers the best price per square foot of any remodeling project. Additions, kitchen upgrades, even small projects designed to increase space all involve higher relative costs.
2. FLEXIBILITY – Unlike your main level, where often you only have a limited floor plan or colors to choose from, the design of your basement is completely up to you. Perhaps you have considered some changes you “would have” made to your home – now implement those ideas downstairs!
3. RESALE – A high demand for homes locally with lots of space for big families has made finished basements very marketable. We’ve finished basements for clients who have received a return on investment of over 150%.
4. SPACE – Large, spacious rooms and ample lighting can make basements very beautiful and inviting. Many people have said that they would rather spend time in their complete basement than any other place in their home.
5. FAMILY – Whether accommodating them for a meal or a month (or more), many of our clients ask us to make room for their extended family. With a separate bathroom, bedroom, living room, and kitchen, having Kevin, Kerri, and/or the kids stay over can be much more enjoyable.
6. ENTERTAINMENT – From simple TV rooms to luxurious rooms with a big screen, surround sound, and tiered seating, the basement is where many people choose to hang out. Pool tables, game rooms, and lots of space also contribute to make this area popular for parties.
7. INCOME – Basement apartments are a great way to add extra income and resale value. Many basements rent at 75% of the cost of your monthly mortgage, quickly offsetting the upfront cost of finishing the space.
8. ORDER – Most people don’t use their unfinished basement space very effectively. Are there boxes scattered all over your floor? A finished basement provides storage, shelving, and general organization. Now you don’t have to go through dark, dusty, cobweb-filled spaces to get what you need!
9. COMFORT – A well insulated basement is commonly the coolest place in your home during the summer and the warmest in the winter. We use new technologies, specialized products, and proven techniques to make your finished space comfortable – and to keep you from paying outrageous utility bills.
10. COST – Because of the high demand for limited resources, basement-material prices are rapidly increasing. This is especially true in this fast-growing area. Don’t wait for prices to get higher – finish your basement today.
2. FLEXIBILITY – Unlike your main level, where often you only have a limited floor plan or colors to choose from, the design of your basement is completely up to you. Perhaps you have considered some changes you “would have” made to your home – now implement those ideas downstairs!
3. RESALE – A high demand for homes locally with lots of space for big families has made finished basements very marketable. We’ve finished basements for clients who have received a return on investment of over 150%.
4. SPACE – Large, spacious rooms and ample lighting can make basements very beautiful and inviting. Many people have said that they would rather spend time in their complete basement than any other place in their home.
5. FAMILY – Whether accommodating them for a meal or a month (or more), many of our clients ask us to make room for their extended family. With a separate bathroom, bedroom, living room, and kitchen, having Kevin, Kerri, and/or the kids stay over can be much more enjoyable.
6. ENTERTAINMENT – From simple TV rooms to luxurious rooms with a big screen, surround sound, and tiered seating, the basement is where many people choose to hang out. Pool tables, game rooms, and lots of space also contribute to make this area popular for parties.
7. INCOME – Basement apartments are a great way to add extra income and resale value. Many basements rent at 75% of the cost of your monthly mortgage, quickly offsetting the upfront cost of finishing the space.
8. ORDER – Most people don’t use their unfinished basement space very effectively. Are there boxes scattered all over your floor? A finished basement provides storage, shelving, and general organization. Now you don’t have to go through dark, dusty, cobweb-filled spaces to get what you need!
9. COMFORT – A well insulated basement is commonly the coolest place in your home during the summer and the warmest in the winter. We use new technologies, specialized products, and proven techniques to make your finished space comfortable – and to keep you from paying outrageous utility bills.
10. COST – Because of the high demand for limited resources, basement-material prices are rapidly increasing. This is especially true in this fast-growing area. Don’t wait for prices to get higher – finish your basement today.
Friday, September 5, 2008
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