Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Holy Fixture! Sorting Your Property Problems Out


We all have our pet hates with our own house, and there are so many things that, if we had an infinite amount of money, we would completely redesign. After all, the amounts of interior design companies that cater towards the type of person with limited finances are minimal indeed! When we are looking to fix up our home, whether we are looking to sell or are looking to make our homestead a little bit more appealing, the one thing that takes priority over every little design flaw is the home repairs. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to invest a huge amount to make your home safe and habitable for your buyers, but instead, make a few simple changes…
The Curb Appeal

Put simply, this is the appearance of the home as you would pass by it in the street. Now, this can mean a lot of expensive changes, but it is all dependent on the state of your home as it currently is. When you are looking to renovate a property to maximize its curb appeal, the first thing you need to look at is how your exterior measures up in comparison to the other properties in your street. If you have a lavish Greek exterior, whereas next store you've got a modest terraced house on each side, this isn't going to hold back your curb appeal, no matter how many Greek goddesses you have strewn across the lawn! Instead, think about the simple things, and look at the fundamental repairs, the roof is one such repair you cannot afford to ignore. And it's worth taking inspiration from local construction firms that specialize in fitting a residential roof or fixing certain issues to increase this curb appeal, you can see WildwoodRoof.com for info on the various types of roofing, but there are many to choose from. From slate, tile, metal roofing or asphalt shingles, remember that these need to be in keeping with the curb appeal of the other houses in your street. And with asphalt or metal, these are affordable. So don't think that to have your roof replaced means you have to take another mortgage out of the house!

The Flooring 

It will depend on when your home was built, but if you've got carpeting that has aged terribly, you weren't best off removing that carpet and replacing it with hardwood floors, which is very popular right now. If you are adamant that your home should retain its carpets, you should think about neutral colors. If you've got those old-fashioned dark brown or multi-colored carpets that come right out of the 1970s, it's unlikely you will have many takers if you're selling your home.

The Ceilings And Walls 

Unsurprisingly, potential buyers will stare at every part of the wall and ceiling, not just to check for a leaky roof, but for stains and even see if some of the cracks have been painted over, literally! And paint can be expensive, especially if you are going for a good quality paint with a deep color that lasts, you can easily get a good quality paint that's in a neutral color, and this will help when selling your home. If you are one of those people that are stuck for an idea on what is the perfect color for your home, have a look at JohnstonesTrade.com to get inspiration from a varied color palette. Because rather than painting your home yellow or a unique color like red or green, which will turn off any potential buyer, you need to go for neutral colors, so they can picture themselves living in this home! 

Fixes are easy enough, and if you are looking at selling up or moving on, these are the three things you need to take into account.

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