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HOW TO MAINTAIN HARDWOOD FLOORS

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Simple ways to incorporate reclaimed wood in your home Metro Editorial

Homes come in many sizes and styles. But whether your home is a palatial postmodern masterpiece or a cozy farmhouse, reclaimed wood can be utilized to create an aweinspiring interior.

Reclaimed wood serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. Visually stunning, reclaimed wood also is a great way to make use of old-growth forest wood. Why is that signicant? According to the United States Forest Service, just 3 percent of oldgrowth forest has survived into the second decade of the 21st century. Old-growth forest wood like that from longleaf pine trees has long been touted as excellent building material, but the pine utilized today comes from trees that are cut down when they're young. Reclaimed wood taken from old or demolished homes built with

old-growth forest wood offers access to this highly valued building material while also providing the environmental benets that come with reusing existing materials.

Reclaimed wood can be incorporated into a home's interior rather easily, and the results are often stunning. · Accent wall: Transforming a wall into an accent wall with reclaimed wood is a simple project that won't affect the existing design of a home's interior. A living room or home ofce can be given a whole new look with the addition of an accent wall made from reclaimed wood. Homeowners who want their bedrooms to give off the vibe of a rustic retreat can consider adding an accent wall made of reclaimed wood. · Furniture: Reclaimed wood also can be put to use, or reuse, as furniture. A home ofce desk made from reclaimed

wood can be both stunning and sturdy, while end tables and coffee tables made from reclaimed wood can add some unique character to a living room. · Kitchen islands: Homeowners who aspire to have a farmhouse kitchen can consider reclaimed wood when creating their kitchen islands. Reclaimed wood can be used to make the body of the island, complete with cabinets and drawers, that sits beneath the countertop where cooks will prepare their meals. · Storage beds: Guest rooms tend to be smaller than other rooms in the house,

and that means little room for furniture like dressers. Rather than cramming lots of furniture into a small room, homeowners can utilize reclaimed wood to create storage bed frames. The frames won't take up extra space in the room, reassuring guests that they won't be spending a weekend in cramped quarters. And the rustic look of reclaimed wood storage beds can be an instant stunner when guests arrive.

Reclaimed wood can be incorporated into a home in myriad ways. This stunning, eco-friendly design choice can add instant appeal to any home.

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8 curb appeal improvements you need before you sell to fetch top dollar

3. Freshen up the front door

Doors are the eyes into the soul of the house.

OK, we made that up. But still—an attractive front door can be a serious selling point.

“Have an appealing front door, and make

By Lauren Sieben and appear well taken care of,” says Tamara sure it is freshly stained or painted,” says 1. Tidy up the trim www.Realtor.com Moritz, a Realtor® at Coldwell Banker Realty Suzi Dailey with Realty ONE Luxe in Dana This one doesn’t take a large budget or Point, CA. First impressions matter when you’re in Austin, TX. Even if the inside of your home is decked an arsenal of DIY skills: Simply walk around getting ready to sell a house. Your home’s And don’t forget to think about the path curb appeal can help you earn top dollar— out with a top-of-the-line kitchen and the outside of your home and look for areas buyers take to the door: Be sure to replace bathrooms to die for, a dingy exterior will that could use a quick pick-me-up. or it can send buyers running for the hills. rusted hardware and lights.

“If a homeowner has strict budget “Today’s buyers are driven by curb appeal send the wrong message. These are the “Flowers and nice landscaping in the and look for exteriors that reect their taste exterior projects you need to tackle before constraints,” Moritz says, “I suggest simple front yard make a world of difference,” you list your house for sale. renovations such as recaulking corners Dailey says. and edges, or adding a fresh coat of paint 4. Plant some lowwith a complementary accent color on trim pieces.” maintenance greenery

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Speaking of foliage, it’s a good idea to give your garden a little TLC before you list your You don’t need to splurge on new siding home. to improve the appearance of your house— Arienti suggests adding greenery that’s in many cases, a few coats of paint can do easy to care for. Perennials are a good the trick. investment—with nice lines, edging, and “Paint is always the No. 1,” says Chris squared-off hedges.

Arienti, broker/owner of Re/Max Executive And don’t forget basic lawn maintenance.

Realty in Franklin, MA. “Paint the shed, the “Manicure the lawn, and ensure it is cut trim work, and, of course, the house. There properly,” Arienti says. “Weed the garden are few upgrades that rival the impact of a beds.” fresh coat of paint.”

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makes your home look like an outlier in the neighborhood.

“Younger buyers are especially interested Old windows aren’t just an eyesore— in excellent curb appeal that ts the they’re also a red ag for buyers concerned neighborhood,” Arienti says.

Ultimately, you want the exterior of your about energy efciency.

“Renovations that beautify a home’s home to create a feel-good moment when exterior while also adding energy-efcient buyers pull up.

“Think about what you like to see elements are some of my favorites,” Moritz says. “Replacing old, single-paned, metal- when you drive up to a beautiful home,” framed windows with energy-efcient Dailey says. “Well maintained, welcoming, wood casement or vinyl can make a big tasteful—it should put a smile in your heart.” difference in the appearance of a home.”

If it’s in your budget, you may want to 8. Don’t forget the garage consider replacing divided windows with A clean, well-lit garage can help buyers nondivided ones “to give the home a cleaner visualize their stuff in your space. At a look,” Moritz adds. minimum, start by decluttering the garage 7. Match the exterior (and the shed, if you have one).

Another trick to brighten up a garage: Let to the interior in extra light.

Your home’s curb appeal should give “Windows in the garage add much needed prospective buyers a taste of what’s inside. light to the interior garage space and can be “The universal expectation is that a a great add,” Dailey says. “It then becomes a home’s exterior is an introduction to the more light and bright space inside.” interior,” Moritz says. “If the interior of a Lauren Sieben is a writer in Milwaukee. Her work has and have become almost as important as the particular home is modern, the exterior appeared in the Guardian, Washington Post, Milwaukee 5. Show the potential for should have similar features that are Magazine, and other outlets. interior,” Moritz says. “Adding an outdoor outdoor entertaining re pit with seating or an outdoor kitchen equally representative.”

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How to maintain hardwood floor s Metro Editorial

Hardwood oors have long been sought after by home buyers.

In its 2019 "Remodeling Impact Report," the National Association of Realtors® revealed that new wood ooring was the fourth most popular project to attract buyers.

Of course, hardwood oors aren't just for buyers. Homeowners who already have hardwood oors know just how impressive these oors can be, especially when they're well maintained.

Maintaining wood oors is not necessarily as straightforward as it may seem, and homeowners may benet from a tutorial on how too keep the oors under their feet looking good.

To polish or not to polish?

Polishing oors is an inexpensive way to keep them looking good.

But the home improvement experts at BobVila.com note that not all oors can be polished, and determining which ones can

· Vacuum without a beater bar.

Some vacuums contain beater bars, which are designed to pick up human hair, dog hair and other things that conventional depends on vacuums may not be able to pick the nish. up. The HDA advises vacuuming Floors with without the beater bar, as it can waterproof What can contribute to small scratches in barriers such I do on a the oor. Sweeping with a highas urethane will benet daily basis? quality broom or microber cloth is another way to pick up dirt from routine Some simple without damaging oors. polishing. tricks and daily · Use manufacturerHowever, m a i n t e n a n c e recommended cleaning products. oors with can help wood Local home improvement stores penetrating oors maintain sell a host of hardwood oor nishes like their impressive cleaning products, but the tung oil will look.

HDA notes that many ooring need to be · Utilize manufacturers now sell their own waxed rather oor mats. The hardwood oor cleaners designed If a smudge is created, then the than polished. oor has been treated with a HDA notes that oor mats near specically for their oors. These penetrating seal. The HDA also entryways can reduce the time products are likely homeowners' What finish is notes that recently installed wood it takes to clean hardwood oors best bets. Homeowners who on the floor? and reduce the wear and tear they can't nd them can seek oors are likely surface sealed. endure. For example, tiny particles The Hardwood Distributor's from a local How often should floors like dirt can scratch the oor and recommendations Association recommends a simple ooring retailer. way for homeowners to determine be polished or waxed? contribute to the kind of minor Hardwood oors are attractive damage that adds up to signicant for many reasons. And they look which type of nish is on their Wood ooring professionals scarring over time. Floor mats even more stunning, and last hardwood oors. Homeowners recommend polishing oors that near entryways ensures that most much longer, when homeowners are advised to rub a nger across can be polished once every few of that dirt never makes it to the make an effort to maintain them. the oor. If no smudge appears, months. Waxing wood oors wood oors. then the oor is surface sealed. does not need to be done as frequently, and most can benet from a fresh coat of wax every 12 to 18 months.

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