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By Belinda Norbert


Your home is your most valuable asset, not only financially speaking, but also in terms of your peace and serenity. We spend a lot of time in the home, so you should be sure it is the place you like to be.

When removing cabinets as part of a kitchen remodel, make sure you don't just unscrew and yank them off the wall. You will more than likely end up taking some or all of the drywall off with you. Take time and care to remove each and every screw, and use a utility knife around the edges to break the caulking that was most likely used to seal between the cabinet and the wall.

When baseboards are on the agenda for replacement, consider a stained wood look instead of painted. On top of their classic appeal, they also give an aura of warmth. Wood baseboard that are stained will not show scuffs or dings as much as painted baseboards. Stain is also very affordable and you can find it in a wide range of colors.

Gardens add to the overall beauty of your home. Consider upgrading or adding one to your residence should you be preparing to sell. Gardens help the buyer to see greater possibilities with the home and allows them to envision all the things they could do to the property themselves.

Keeping a ceiling looking higher than it actually is, is something very easy to do with two tips. You can put in a floor lamp, or even paint some stripes around your walls. This creates an optical illusion that adds height to a room. As your eyes focus on the length of the lines, the ceiling will appear to be much higher than it actually is.

Whenever your home improvement projects call for installing or replacing light switches, spend a little extra money to equip each room's primary lights with a dimmer switch. Not only will you yourself enjoy the increased flexibility offered by good dimmers, the expenditure will pay off in terms of a little added market value if you ever sell your home.

Buying new appliances can actually save you money in the long run. Now a days, companies have invested a lot of money in appliances that conserve energy. If you buy a new fridge that uses less electricity, during the life of the refrigerator, you will actually be saving money.

Your home improvement project will be more successful if you do your homework first. Before tackling a project, have a clear understanding of all that it entails.




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