Weekend projects with a minimal budget, limited skills and simple updates.
The year 2008 has been one of fewer trips out of town, fewer long drives to the outlet malls, and cutting back on the non-essential items at the local market. With teacher cutbacks, gas prices over $4 per gallon and no end in sight to the current economic situation, an increasing number of homeowners have elected to also cut back on any home improvements. It would seem that due to the decrease in sales of real estate, homeowners would invest their money exactly where they can “see it,” benefit from it, and appreciate it every day, in their existing homes! Surprisingly, the year has seen a substantial slump in the contracting/construction industry.
What can you do to boost the economy while improving your home? Simple-spend a weekend or two, doing three projects that will add value, elegance, and warmth to your home. These projects include painting, lighting, and crown moulding.
Painting your rooms a current “in” color will makeover a tired décor without having to purchase new furniture. When the market does turn around, your updated paint will help you sell the property with the fresh coat in every room.
Lighting definitely creates a totally new look in a home with updated accent lamps, recessed ceiling lights, or the latest styled fixtures such as brushed nickel, chrome, lighted ceiling fans, and pendant lighting. Depending on the desired “mood”, a room can become warm, efficient, bright and inviting or other. Placement of lighting in each room determines uses such as reading, dining, gaming or socializing.
Last, consider Styrofoam crown moulding. Did you know you can now have crown moulding at less than conventional wood moulding cost? It is also quick to install. EPS (expanded polystyrene) products are adhesive to most kinds of paints, and in any color you want. In addition, your Styrofoam crown moulding will be shaped and cut to your liking, because it’s so versatile. It looks like real wood, and saves you money when it counts.
Whether you choose these ideas for your weekend at home, or wish to start other projects, fall is a great time to work on the house and improve your own little slice of the world. Locate pre-screened licensed professionals in Santa Clarita Valley.
For more information, please call Homeowners Referral Network at 661-296-4291 or visit www.HomeownersRN.com .