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Family is expanding (or shrinking): Kitchens o en are the heart of a home. ey need to meet the needs of the family that resides in that home. A remodel can add space as needed. On the ip side, when a couple becomes empty nesters, kitchens can be redesigned and downsized to re ect their
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Outdated appliances: Even if your appliances are not avocado green or mustard yellow relics of the 1970s, they might still need to be replaced. According to CRD Design, appliances are only expected to last around 10 to 15 years. If appliances have become unsafe or energy hogs, it could be time for a remodel.
Aesthetic appeal: Many kitchen remodels have been inspired by unsightly kitchens. Cosmetic changes can lead to big improvements.
Poor lighting: Task lighting is essential in a kitchen, but older homes may not be equipped with lighting where it's most needed. A carefully designed remodel can improve lighting with under-cabinet lights, pendants, overhead lighting, and even natural light to make the space attractive and more functional.
Frequent run-ins: e notion that you can have too many cooks in the kitchen refers to having too many people trying to pitch in or o er their opinions. However, it also can apply to when too many people are gathering in a small space. Redesigning a kitchen can improve the e ciency of a space and make the room feel larger.
a kitchen adds value to a home. Remodeling Magazine's "Cost vs. Value Report" indicates mid-range kitchen remodels cost about $66,000, and homeowners can expect to recover about 60 to 80 percent of that cost at resale.
Lack of storage: One of the biggest hassles
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homeowners encounter in their kitchens is a lack of storage space. If making a meal involves a Jenga-like stacking and rearranging of kitchen tools, or if an avalanche occurs whenever you search for an item, you might need more storage. A carefully planned redesign can achieve this, even in a smaller kitchen.
Breakers are triggered: If the lights go dark from a tripped circuit breaker every time you try to microwave and run the toaster oven at the same time, your wiring is likely not up to the task of handling the workload and could be out of date. A kitchen remodel will assess wiring load needs and an electric overhaul may be necessary.
Homeowners may wonder if remodeling their kitchens is worth the investment. But homeowners should not just consider cost, but also the current conditions of their kitchens when deciding if a renovation project is the right move to make. ese signs indicate it may be time to renovate a kitchen.
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can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It's important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers.
Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined with regard to saving and make sound nancial decisions.
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Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home.
Examine monthly expenses. Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home.
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Decide when you want to buy. e rst step to buying a home begins when buyers save their rst dollar for a down payment. Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in ve years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those
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Avoid risky investments. Some times it's great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certi cates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market uctuations.
Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many nancial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they're buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. e cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can a ord to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so.
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is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. e process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment.
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Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should rst sit down with a mortgage lender to determine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give rst-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers
whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI.
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You’ll need to start by determining how much you can spend on your house. Typically, the cost of building a home is around $100-$200 per square foot, according to research from HomeAdvisor. You’ll also need to account for the lot price as well as design fees, taxes, permits, materials and labor. Materials and labor should make up about 75% of the total amount spent, but it’s wise to build in a bu er for price changes and overages. While building your budget, consider what items and features are “must-haves” and things that should only be included if your budget allows.
Propane pairs well with other energy sources, including grid electricity and on-site solar, which makes it a viable option for dualenergy homes. Like natural gas, propane can power major appliances such as your furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, replace, range and standby generator. O en, propane works more e ciently with fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity, meaning your home is cleaner for the environment.
To keep things moving as smoothly as possible amid what can be a complicated process, consider these tips as you embark on the journey.
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ink about where you’d like to live and research comparable lots and properties in those areas, which can give you a better idea of costs. Because the features of many dream homes require a wider footprint, you may need to build outside of city limits, which can make natural gas more di cult to access. Consider propane instead, which can do everything natural gas can and go where natural gas cannot or where it is cost prohibitive to run a natural gas line. Propane also reduces dependence on the electrical grid, and a propane standby generator can safeguard your family if there is a power
Propane can even power a whole-home standby generator, which is o en a big selling point. When a homeowner purchases a standby generator, a licensed electrician installs the unit outside the home and wires it to the home’s circuit breaker. When a power outage occurs, the generator automatically senses the disruption of service and starts the generator’s engine, which then delivers power to the home. From the warm, comfortable heat of a propane furnace to the peace of mind o ered by a propane standby generator, many homeowners trust propane to provide a safe, e cient, whole-home energy solution.
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Hiring the right people can make the process of turning your dream into reality go much smoother. Start by researching reputable builders, paying special attention to the types of homes they build to nd a style that matches what you’re looking for as well as price ranges for past homes they’ve built. Consider how long the builders have been in business and if they’re licensed and insured. Depending on your builder’s capabilities, you may also need to hire an architect or designer. In addition to your real estate agent to assist with purchasing the lot and selling your previous home, you may need assistance from other professionals, such as a real estate attorney, landscape architect and propane supplier. A local propane supplier can work with the builder to install a properly sized propane storage tank either above or below ground and connect appliances.
host of HGTV’s “Build it Forward.” “ e homes we design and build are frequently in propane country, or o the natural gas grid. Propane makes it possible to build an a ordable and comfortable, high-performing indoor living spaces and dynamic outdoor entertaining areas.”
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For most homebuyers, their dream homes are not something they’re likely to nd already on the market. With a unique vision of your dream home’s look, location and features, building a custom home is generally the easiest way to make that dream a reality.
For example, the entryway could have a ramp or sloped concrete walkway leading to a front door wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair with a barrier-free threshold. Inside, wider hallways and doorways, strategic lighting and appliances installed at lower heights are mainstays of universal design. Counters of varying heights, dropdown cabinet racks and roll-under sinks in kitchens and zero-entry showers, slipresistant ooring and grab bars in bathrooms o er enhanced accessibility.
“Asoutage.areal estate agent and builder, I have the pleasure of helping families select their dream homes,” said Matt Blashaw, residential contractor, licensed real estate agent and
Many homebuyers want to ensure their space is accessible to family members and guests both now and for decades to come. As the housing market slows and mortgage rates rise, buyers may look to incorporate features that allow them to age in place. Incorporating principles of universal design – the ability of a space to be understood, accessed and used by people regardless of their age or ability – can make it possible to still enjoy your home even if mobility, vision or other challenges arise as you age.
With today’s electric grid, more than twothirds of the energy is wasted; it never reaches homes. Unlike electricity, propane is stored in a large tank either above or below ground on the property. A 500-gallon tank can hold enough propane to meet the annual energy
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Updating your home’s exterior with vinyl siding yields a 67.2% return upon sale, according to the report. When considering new siding, look for high-quality, lowmaintenance materials. Depending on where you live, insulated vinyl siding can add additional protection against the elements, as well as increased energy e ciency. While function is important, don’t be afraid to make bold choices with color, texture, di erent pro les and contrasting trim to make a true statement with your home’s exterior.
For example, Westlake Royal Building Products o ers a wide range of vinyl siding options in the latest shades, including adding
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home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a rst impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are willing to spend on a home, it’s important for homeowners to look beyond simply choosing the right siding color and consider di erent siding materials and pro les, adding accents like stone veneer and researching other exterior upgrades that can both increase beauty and deliver performance over time.
If you’re looking to sell or just want to increase the overall value of your home, consider these high-ROI exterior upgrades from the experts at Westlake Royal Building Products that can improve aesthetics and increase resale value.
Adding or replacing shutters is another easy way to add a bit of air and can be a key nishing touch in creating the perfect exterior. With the potential to play beautifully alongside windows and siding as well architectural style and surrounding landscaping, it’s important to make thoughtful choices and install them properly to ensure they look and function as designed.
Another exterior remodeling project with a high ROI (62.1%), according to the report, is replacing your home’s existing wood deck with composite decking. An option like Zuri Premium Decking combines the natural beauty and warmth of exotic hardwood with the durability and low-maintenance requirements of PVC (cellular polyvinyl chloride), which resists stains, scratches, fading and moisture, for a deck that will last for years with minimal upkeep.
Give your front porch an instant faceli by wrapping your existing columns with PVC wraps. is is an easy way to achieve a cleaner and more modern, updated look. Resistant to moisture, PVC column wraps prevent issues found in traditional wood columns, such as warping, rotting and insect damage. Available in a variety of ready-to-install styles, they can also be painted to complement your home’s exterior color palette.
If replacing the front door isn’t necessary, adding a fresh coat of paint is a simple way to refresh your home’s exterior. You can take your “dated” door and make it modern again with a bold, on-trend color. Take it one step further by adding artistic house numbers, a new light xture or a door knocker in an unexpected shape for inexpensive pops of style.
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In fact, exterior remodeling projects typically top the list of projects that add the most resale value to homes. According to Remodeling’s 2022 Cost vs. Value Report, nine of the top 10 projects delivering the best return on cost were exterior renovations.
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With more people living their everyday, working lives at home, many homeowners are discovering the contentment that comes with slowing down. O en that means looking to the past to nd comfort for moving forward.
classic, familiar tones allows you to achieve a design motif that is equal parts reminiscent and refreshing.
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the world of design, what’s old inevitably becomes new again, and a similar pattern is inspiring today’s on-trend color palettes for home decor. e latest styles re ect reviving and comforting colors in uenced by heritage and romance, lending to a look that is familiar in an individualistic way.
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A versatile color choice like Darkroom, the 2023 Color of the Year from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, is an alluring shade that is classic enough for heritage interiors but also modernly retro for a throwbackinspired aesthetic. It’s a neutral perfect for creating an eclectic yet modern look inside and out. Indoors, use it on the walls to o set more earthy brown and taupe tones in your furnishings and textiles.
Nostalgia serves as an emotional tool that delivers deep-rooted serenity and powerful healing properties. Looking to the past is o en bene cial during times of uncertainty and can be an opportunity to bring styles and practices back to the present to create an appreciation of the Whetherpast.
living through the romance of rural lifestyles, the comfort of home or the nostalgia from far-o times, some of today’s most beloved design aesthetics celebrate the past, present and future while bringing balance, hope and comfort for you and your family to embrace.
“ e Vintage Homestead Color Collection o ers an e ortless look that reveals the importance of being hopeful to nd stability and balance,” said Ashley Banbury, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams senior color designer. “Our 2023 Color Collection of the Year revives elements from the past that are perfectly paired with vintage, comfortable and classic colors.”
Today’s homeowners are also increasingly interested in biophilic design and bringing the outdoors in, which prompts a conservatory aes thetic in home design. To achieve the look, de sign your space to make maximum use of nat ural light in creative ways. Incorporate large potted trees and statement plants that blur the lines between indoors and outdoors.
design concepts from the past for a hopeful future and a sense of belonging. Hues like Poetry Plum and Hot Cocoa evoke warmth and depth, while moderate shades like Restrained Gold and Glamour o er fresh ways to incorporate mid-range neutrals. Meanwhile, so tones like Natural Linen and Cool Beige o er subtle color for lighter, brighter spaces.
Striking a balance between old and new can take many forms, as these styles show:
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A cohesive color scheme can allow the various elements to stand on their own while working in harmony for an intentional design. For example, the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color Collection of the Year includes a combination of familiar tones that have been thoughtfully curated by design experts who borrow color and
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Heritage Revival: An interest in reviving the past is evident in design trends like a remerging appreciation of antiques and vintage elements, such oversized furniture and traditional shapes. To capture this style, your design should focus on contrasting old and new for a mix-and-match look. Ultimately, the aesthetic is a look that feels simultaneously individualistic and curated.
Blending Past and Present
Using color to evoke feelings and emotions is hardly new but combining a carefully curated color palette with other design elements can allow you to create a look that pays homage to the past while breathing new life into your living Reimaginingspace.
Vintage Homestead: Reviving design elements from the past with mixed patterns, classic shapes and vintage decor adds up to comfortable and comforting design. With this trend, prints and patterns encompass a range of styles, reinforcing how interiors connect to fashion. Mixing classic elegance with sleek vintage shapes is re ning the concept of polished comfort. To achieve the look, curate pieces in heritage shapes and patterns, along with retro accents. Be sure to incorporate vintage lighting and glass, as well.
Mixing and Matching of Eras: A new take on retro design is emerging in which eras are blended and new and old furnishing work side by side. To get this look, you’ll cra a space that marries historical and contemporary design, celebrating both the old and new. To design for longevity, incorporate pieces that are ambiguous in era and stand the test of time.
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Hideaway Storage Spaces
One feature that enhances virtually any space is more storage. Having convenient places to tuck away all your stuff makes rooms feel more open and inviting. Hidden storage solutions are often better because you can enjoy the functionality they add to the space without interrupting your design aesthetic. Here are some clever ideas for keeping necessary items tucked out of sight but within easy reach:
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If you fear you dont have room for a mini bar, you may be surprised. Reimagining a larder cabinet, like the ones Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. o ers in 30-, 33-, 36- and 42-inch widths, can create an instant bar out of just about any wall space where you can t a cabinet. Install it as a co ee bar or traditional bar, or add the optional Appliance Pullout shelf for more versatility.
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Guests may not nd themselves in your pantry very o en, but you likely use this space every day. Transform your pantry for heightened utility in simple ways like using clear plastic bins for small boxed foods or stylish wicker baskets to hide away snacks. For a more permanent solution, take advantage of unused space on the back of the pantry door with thin shelves for items like seasoning packets and smaller canned goods.
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Drawer Dividers: While you can nd many after-market options to organize the insides of your drawers and cab inets, choosing organizers designed to work seamlessly with your cabinetry creates a more polished look (and saves the headaches of measuring and guesstimating the t). Tray dividers are useful for sorting cookie sheets and baking pans, while you can nd dividers in a variety of heights to match drawers below the oven or where you store your cutlery. Another option that serves a similar purpose is pegs, which keep fragile items from shifting when drawers are opened or closed.
Get inspired to make improvements to the lesser-used areas of your home with these tips from the home decorating experts at Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.:
A cluttered closet may not be the rst thing a guest notices, but its a space you visit daily. Improving the organizational features can streamline your morning routine and put you in a more positive frame of mind to start each day. eres no right or wrong when it comes to closet design, but using cabinetry in place of open shelving and rods lends a more luxurious feel. Plan for adequate hanging and closed storage, and if space allows, be sure to plan for shoes and accessories since these items can
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hinges with self-close functionality and matching interiors for a high-class look, even when the doors are open for business.
Entryway
Paper Towel Pullout: Keep paper towels hidden but close by hiding them in a pullout cabinet such as Wellborn Cabinet Inc.s 12-inch-wide model, which features a built-in paper towel holder and bottom shelf ideal for organizing cleaning products. Theres also a space behind the paper towels thats perfect for storing sponges and other kitchen supplies.
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Laundry Room
Getting motivated to do chores like laundry is easy when you have a beautiful setting for getting to work. Introducing pops of color in nontraditional places, like the cabinetry, adds a high-end elegance. Water-inspired and earthy hues like Midtown Matte Tidewater or Arcadia Chi on Cypress are perfect for the laundry space. Both are options in Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.s Aspire Series, which features concealed
Closet
things come in big packages, and home upgrades are an example of the truth in this wisdom. Unexpected, smaller spaces may not get the same attention as high-tra c areas like kitchens, bathrooms and living areas, but their impact can be just as powerful.
Its the impression that welcomes guests into your home, so even if the space is small, your entryway warrants some TLC. Focus on making it open and inviting by removing any unnecessary furnishings. Some functional storage, like a bench with integrated coat hooks, can serve a practical purpose, and if you have the space, some built-in cabinetry with an eye-catching countertop can incorporate stylish storage.
Pantry
Swapping out a tired vanity and countertop is a relatively a ordable upgrade that can completely change the style of a secondary bathroom. Be sure to also update the xtures for a more contemporary look and, if budget allows, replace the ooring. Finish the project with a fresh coat of paint in a light, airy shade and add new textiles and a few decorative touches to complete the job.
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