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# There’s No Place Like Home: Tips For Home Improvement

by Steve Ormand | Sep 29, 2015 | Consumer Education 101 | 0 comments

A home improvement project is great for anyone who owns a home. A good home improvement project could increase the value of your home and make it more pleasant for you. Getting into home improvement can be a fun and profitable process. Keep reading to maximize your benefit.

Make sure you get your contractor to sign documents before they begin any project. You may also want to have the contract looked at by a lawyer. Start and finish dates, warranty information, the work to be performed and the total cost should all be clearly spelled out in the contract.

If you have a water leak, do not try to fix it by yourself. Make sure you provide a catch for the leaking water, and then call a professional plumber.

When it comes to successfully completing your next project, few things are as helpful as having the proper tools for the job. The right tool makes the doing much faster, easier and ensures that the job is done right. You should also make sure to read the instructions on using the tool correctly for the best results on your project.

Do not demolish too much when you start your home improvement task. Check for structural integrity in the wall cavity before you remove something. If that wall was hiding electrical wiring, you could end up making a big mess if you were careless.

Your family will be safer if you create escape routes that they are aware of. In a bad situation, people often struggle to think clearly. Some of this panic can be lessened with the help of an escape plan. So get together and plan a route and think of all possible outcomes of each one.

## Motion Detectors

Make a point of installing motion detectors on your porch or entrance to your house. Since the light won’t be on constantly, your energy bill will be lower. Motion detectors installed on your outdoor lights will deter thieves.

A great investment for any home is to soundproof interior walls. Sound proofing is very expensive and therefore not an economical choice for many home owners. The best soundproofing areas include bathrooms, bedrooms, and media rooms. The kitchen is a good candidate for soundproofing as long as it doesn’t open into many spaces.

Chandeliers are a great addition to the entryway in your home. You can get yourself an elegant chandelier for less than $500 to compliment any room. To really brighten up your fixture, try and get a total wattage of at least 200.

Replacing your old, worn window shades with new, updated shades or curtains can help your windows look much better. Over time, blinds become faded and shabby from everyday use. The simple act of replacing blinds is one of the easiest and most affordable updates you can perform.

Consider the good and bad points of leaving a security alarm on when showing the house. If the surrounding area where your house is located is not safe, you may need to have an alarm when you are not at home.

You can do most home improvement projects on your own. If it’s a big job, yes hire a professional. Little jobs, such as interior painting, simple plumbing projects and some drywall projects can be successfully accomplished without experience. Doing these small repairs yourself is a good way to save money.

After a homeowner has successfully completed a few home improvement projects and enjoyed their tangible benefits, confidence grows, which can sometimes encourage more ambitious projects. This is not a bad thing. A homeowner with motivation and skills can accomplish anything while saving money.

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