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# Expert Advice To Better Your Home Improvement Efforts

by Steve Ormand | Sep 24, 2015 | Consumer Education 101 | 0 comments

Try to repaint a room in order to give your home a new look. Just buying fresh flowers or getting new curtains can brighten a room as well. If you want to give your home a makeover, then use the following tips.

Plan out all the changes you want to add to your home before you even start a project. A plan will help you remain on budget and on a designated time scale. If you change your mind midway through the project, you are adding a lot of time and cost. Your contractors will appreciate and be ready to begin, if you know what you are looking for before the project starts.

If a designer just isn’t in your budget, get to work. Try some websites, books and magazines for some help. One layout in a magazine can be your inspiration for what you want your home to look like. You’ll also find projects that can be completed while staying within your budget.

It is possible to update the appearance of your refrigerator and other appliances without spending a bundle. Update your appliances with black, white or metal colored appliance paint. Instead, opt to paint your appliances. Your kitchen can be updated in a single day.

## Floor Joists

Store material that you’re using for building between floor joists or ceiling rafters. Pieces of molding that are long, and materials that are larger than that can be placed in this area with minimal effort. Nail some furring strips to two exposed rafters or floor joists, and place the material in there.

Seal cracks and openings that exist around your home, as this keeps bugs out and your warm or cool air in. Add sealants or caulk around windows, doors and baseboards. This will not only keep the bugs out but will also take care of any drafts you have in your home.

If you are hiring a contractor to perform your home improvement work, it is important to keep records. Avoid thinking the contractor will do that for you. For anything related to your home improvement work, save all documents. This can help you and the contractor stay focused on the current tasks.

Keep your young children safe by padding the corners of your furniture. Corner protectors are available for this purpose at any home improvement center, or you can purchase foam tape to cushion corners. Also, loose wiring should be taped down, as it can strangle a child.

Be sure to include a window or other ventilation mechanism with any improvements to your bathroom. Humidity caused by the shower’s hot water can create mold. Painting your walls repeatedly will not get rid of mold. You need to take precautionary measures to stop it from ever growing. The best way to do this is to dehumidify the room, either by installing a window or providing more ventilation.

If you feel you need to spruce up your living room, add a bold print to give it some style and personality. Leopard or zebra prints can pack a punch in moderation.

While some people love complex home improvement jobs like carpentry, many others can find as much joy in simpler jobs like interior design. Just adding fresh colors can be a great improvement. Keep the tips from this article in mind when you are moving ahead with your home improvement projects!

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