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Giving your home a new coat of paint can make it look refreshed and renewed, but the problem is never deciding to paint, it’s usually around trying to decide which colors to go with. Following a few guidelines will help you select an exterior paint color that looks terrific for your home.
When selecting colors, it’s always best to try to find colors that will work well with your home using the home as your guide. Starting points will include colors that are already in the house, such as from the brick or stone if you have any on your house, or from the roof. A home’s roof color, especially if it’s a composite type roof, it will have a variety of colors that make it read like one solid color, such as taupe, but you may be able to draw off of the variations in the roofing to help you define your color palette.
Yet another option for selecting colors is to choose based on the style of home. There are certain color standards for various styles of homes, such as a Colonial or Craftsman. Victorian and modern homes also have their own color styles, so looking online at homes that are similar to your home’s style is a helpful way for choosing a paint palette.
You may also want to select your house color using regional influences. If your home is located near the shore or the coast, colors that reflect a seaside feel will look
appropriate. A house in the desert Southwest will always look better with a color palette that looks right for the region versus the palette for a house on Cape Cod. Most paint manufacturers have paint color palettes that can be used by region or by style of home that help with your color selection.
Start your color search by determining your main house color, which is called the field color. If you want your home to draw you in, or if you feel the house sits too close to the street, try a field color that is darker so that the house recedes. If the house feels too far away or it’s surrounded by trees, a lighter shade will help brighten it up and keeping it from fading into the background.
By the same token, small houses will look smaller with dark colors and will seem larger and have more presence with a lighter shade.
A large home can handle dark colors more easily than a small one. Once the field color is chosen, then the trim and accent colors come next.
Before making your color selections, be sure to check color palettes from your local paint dealer. They often have a variety of options, and some have smartphone apps that will let you see how your house would look with various colors.
If you can’t leave your home, check your local store’s website for paint samples and supplies. Places such as Lowe’s and Home Depot even have painting tutorial videos for novice painters.
Once you’ve done all the research and narrowed down your choices, it’s still a good idea to order those samples and paint a small section of your home first to ensure that the colors are exactly right before making the investment in paint.
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As more and more baby boomers retire, many of them flock south for winters. Often called snowbirds, they like flying to a sunny, warm climate where they won’t need to shovel the snow off the sidewalk or face a car battery than won’t crank. However, before taking off for your winter destination, ensuring your home is properly winterized will make sure your return in the spring doesn’t bring any unpleasant surprises.
The most important thing to do before packing your sunhat and swimsuit is to ensure your home is safe and that all the doors and windows are locked. You may also want to inform neighbors that you will be gone, leave a set of keys with a trusted friend or relative in case there are problems that arise, and periodically check on your home.
If you live in a suburb or have a homeowner’s association, letting someone know your home will be vacant will keep them from sending in the fire department to check on your safety. It’s also a good idea to place timers on lamps at various locations so it looks like someone is still home. For extra peace of mind, put valuables into a safe deposit box and install a video system that helps you keep an eye on your house using your smartphone.
After that, protecting your home from the cold is paramount. The concern is always around pipes that can freeze or break and do thousands in damage. Turning water off at the main line or at your utility box is a good way to ensure that pipes don’t have water running. Once the water has been shut off, turn on all the water faucets both indoors and out to drain all the water remaining in the lines. Don’t overlook the washing machine. Turn the faucet off and be sure to drain any residual water in the washer’s water lines.
Indoors, set your thermostat to a temperature that will prevent the house from freezing so that your belongings don’t get too cold or damp. It’s also a good idea to unplug the hot water heater or to turn the gas off. If you have time, drain the water from your water heater. Be sure to call a plumber if any of these tasks are unclear or you are unsure about how to turn the water off or to cut the electric or gas off to your water heater.
Go through the house and unplug your appliances so they won’t be damaged if there is a power outage, storm or power surge while you are way.
Be sure to clean out your pantry of any packaged items and clear out the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and prop the door open so it doesn’t develop mold while you’re away. Check and seal all the flues and openings, like the dryer vent, attic vents and the fireplace. Look for any holes in the roof or siding to prevent rodents from taking up residence while you’re away.
With all this behind you, you’ll come home refreshed and ready to enjoy your spring and summer in your home that’s in the same shape you left it.
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There are several home existing home warranties. have purchased (or received) and most of the companies
By Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin By Ilyce R. Glink & Samuel J. TamkinWhat are the buyer’s options if some of the
Prior to performing your walkthrough of the property before closing, you should ask your real estate agent to make sure that all of these keys are located and available at that time. You can then check to make sure these keys work before
Home warranties are replacement of a home's The basic plan typically plumbing and heating and with many appliances. All items from the list of things sure that you buy the right However, most home warranty add coverage for additional
Some warranties will of a specific period of days, and you pay for a service days later, you won't have same problem.
Sometimes sellers lose indoor keys to closets and the like. You might not see all keys at closing, but you really need to be able to get into the home and lock it to keep it safe. You also should be able to get in and out of any garage and in and out of any building. Surely, you should also be able to retrieve your mail. Lastly, after closing you should be able to get around a building or development by using the common
Then comes the question of what you might do if you don’t get all the keys, remotes or fobs at closing.
One option: a holdback. If you feel you’re missing a set of keys, you can negotiate to withhold some funds at the closing until all wayward keys and fobs have been delivered. Sometimes, while unpacking a box, they find an extra set here or there, and then those typically get dropped off later, either directly or through
For example, if you pick may include additional freezers, pools and spas, appliances and home systems. specific costs for each additional plan. You may also encounter platinum, gold or silver) Be sure to read the fine specifically under each Keep in mind that home year and you'll pay around plan. But the home warranty working order on the date agreed to). They won't broken) at closing. So, if machine is on its very last buy a home warranty plan machine the week after Interestingly, for those plans now cover the cost locks. With this rekey benefit home will have new keys warranty from day one.
This happened to us recently. We were helping a family member close on a property they had lived in for 45 years. In all that time, there were extra sets of keys made and handed out. A few days after the closing, Sam realized he still had an extra set, and immediately let the broker know. We dropped them off with the building’s doorman the next day.
Before you whip out reviews about these companies, them online, check out long they have been in that do business in your minimum, their registrations should be current. When pay close attention to negative a pattern indicating potential
If you're looking for your favorite internet search warranty companies." You'll comparisons of various
Sometimes, agents have an extra set of keys. You’ll want to make sure you get those. And, if there’s a key left in the lockbox (used by agents to gain access to the house while it was listed), you’ll want to make sure you get that one too.
©2021 Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J.keys to any other outside doors to the home.
In association developments, you might also expect to receive common area keys as well as keys to mailboxes, a fitness room, a bike room, storage lockers and garages. In addition to these keys, if you have a car to park, you should expect to get a garage door opener and fobs. You should also keep in mind that some single family homes also have mailbox keys.
Finally, if you have some concerns about the seller not vacating the property before the closing, or that the seller might keep a set of keys, you’ll want to check everything carefully at the property before the closing.
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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath located in the desirable Nelson Hill community. This 2 owner home has been well maintained. You will love dark stained floors as you walk into the foyer. Kitchen offers island with extra seating, all appliances remain and lots of natural light . Nice open concept into the great room with trey ceiling and neutral paint colors. Master bedroom is large with nice walk in closet, soaking tub/shower and duel sinks ! I love that every closet is a spacious walk in! Enjoy the private fenced in back yard with the blooming Crepe Myrtle trees . This neighborhood offers a quite setting with park area, just minutes from N Valdosta, shopping and SGMC. MAFB is less than a 15 min drive! Call today for your showing! MLS#130187. $219,900
Enjoy LAKE LIFE in the adorable 3/2 lakeside cottage with unobstructed views! Walk into the front door & enjoy the open concept with open kitchen, bar area, great room , ½ bath, wood burning fireplace and laundry room on the main level. Lovingly remodeled over the last 4 years with new flooring, interior and exterior paint, stainless appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, granite counters and completely finished basement. The gorgeous master suite is complete with vaulted ceilings, massive master closet, completely redone master bathroom with his and hers vanities, walk in shower and a VIEW! The basement has been created as the perfect guest suite with 2 large bedrooms, full shower and media/ workout room. MLS#132913. $354.900
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Great opportunity to own a local “ Turn Key business“! This locksmith shop has been serving the community for 40 years and the owners are ready to retire. Profitable business, name, land, ALL equipment , inventory and 2 vans included in the sale. The 2 vans are in great condition and set up for mobile key service. Building offers 1596 sq ft of office space and a adjoining office building with an additional 1547 sq ft. Almost 221 ft. of road frontage on Ashley St with approximately 15, 000 traffic count. The customer base is well diversified, with clients comprised of retail/consumer, contractors, industrial and government agencies. Fantastic earning opportunity with lots of growth potential. Listing agent is related to seller. MLS#129781. $975,000
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Totally updated interior. Fresh paint, new flooring throughout, new kitchen counters, & new light fixtures. 2 new tiled showers. Lrg master with tiled shower & soaking tub. Full bedroom/bonus room with full bath upstairs. MLS#129612. $229,900.
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A fter the Halloween decorations have come down, but before the Christmas ones are up, think about dressing up your home for Thanksgiving. Although it’s a “tweener” holiday, there’s no reason it can’t create a warm, inviting mood that puts guests at ease before Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve roll around. Better still, it shows your guests how grateful you are to have them at your house this Thanksgiving.
By getting the whole family into Thanksgiving decorating, you’ll get everyone into the mood of the holiday before the turkey hits the table. Pull kids into the mix by having them craft some pinecone turkeys. Gather or purchase pinecones and pick out your favorite turkey pattern online for kids to create as place card holders for the table. Have guests go outside to gather branches to place in a vase, then hang simple leaves from the branches with their messages of gratitude. It gets everyone into the thankful spirit – and out of the kitchen while you’re busy.
Although guests may tend to hover in the kitchen while you’re the busiest, set up a wine bar in the dining or living room to draw guests out into the rest of the house. Set out a punch bowl for the younger crowd or create a mix-your- owndrink bar with a few select recipes for your guests to make and enjoy themselves. Be sure to add festive touches such as acorns or a small bundle of wheat on the bar. In the living room, set out pumpkins by the hearth as a reminder of the pie you’ll be serving later.
To get everyone in the mood for the dinner ahead, place a chalkboard with a description of the meal on the kitchen counter or in the entryway foyer. If you don’t have a chalkboard, try a simple framed mirror with a stand. Write in the names of all your dishes in erasable marker to make show guests the delights they’ll be enjoying. In the guest bathroom, add some paper guest towels so guests don’t have to re-use a damp towel. Be sure, too, to add a candle with a spicy scent such as cinnamon to create a cozy atmosphere and manage all the heavy use of the bathroom.
Because the meal takes center stage, play it up by creating a beautiful table setting. Simple gathered bunches of shrubs, natural grasses, sticks and twigs when combined together can transform a plain table to one symbolizing nature’s abundance. If you have a magnolia tree, tuck leaves under plates and write in a gold marker to create simple, yet elegant place cards or messages of thanks.
Don’t forget the front door. This is the first place your guests see when they come for dinner, so pop in an urn of colorful moms and maybe a pumpkin or two to greet guests.
the home three years before, and Dr. Larsen and his wife trusted me. Little did they know, I had no clue how to build the three simple walls needed for the small new bathroom.
By Tim CarterIt's vital spaced so your center of a minimize the of drywall off so you can Sixteen inches standard for
’ve seen standardized home checklists over the years, and I sort of chuckle at many of them. I realize the authors have good intentions, but I often wonder if they’ve ever done any hands-on repair work for paying customers. If they had, then they’d probably add a few other items to their lists.
DIo you want to build a new wall inside your home? Perhaps you're trying to create a new small space for a home office or hobby room, or maybe you have a bigger appetite and are transforming a dank basement into a finished living space. But you have no idea where to start. I've been there. I've experienced your anxiety.
Here’s the normal things I see listed: Check the roof for shingle damage. Caulk cracks around windows and doors. Repair chipped paint. Check windows and doors. Check chimneys Often the lists lack detail as to what to really look for. For that reason, I feel they are of not much value.
I survived with the help of a few phone calls to my boss. It was a humbling experience as I discovered you don't know what
You can't always do this in an existing home, especially if the ceilings in the room are finished with drywall or plaster. As you tilt the wall up, it binds against the ceiling. If you're challenged by a finished ceiling, you'll most likely have to install your top and bottom plates, making sure the plates are
Building a new interior wall in an existing house can be much different from doing it on a new home job site. When we carpenters build a wall for a new home, we typically build it flat on the floor.
Measure of the door where the attached to the door. Add measurement.
pipes. The black rubber boot tends to crack over time where it touches the vent pipe, allowing water to leak into your home. The best plumbing vent flashings I’ve seen are the ones
Water and ultraviolet (UV) light are the two big things that cause problems to homes, so I suggest we focus on these. I suggest we start at the top and work our way to the bottom.
Every now and then it's interesting to go back in time. I clearly remember having to build my first partition wall inside a house. I was a soaking wet-behind-theears carpenter working for a small remodeling company. One of my college professors, Dr. Larsen, had asked me to install a half bathroom in his home. I had no idea what to do, so I told him that my boss could do the job.
Once the simple plans were drawn and the contract signed, I was sent to my professor's house to start the job. I had painted the outside of
Chimneys are very important. If you can’t safely get on your roof to inspect it, hire a pro. The most important thing to look at is the chimney crown or cap. It’s the roof of your chimney. Most of the ones I’ve seen have been installed incorrectly and they crack. You don’t want water getting into a crack in the crown. There are special mastics that can coat the crown, and they perform quite well. Check for missing mortar and replace as necessary using hydrated lime and volcanic ash with sand for the strongest and longestlasting mortar.
Look at your roofing materials and pay close attention to the flashings. Look for excessive shingle granule loss in small patches, cracks in shingles and any slight curling at the shingle tips. Replace these damaged shingles as necessary.
Some common trouble spots are the cheap aluminum and rubber flashings around plumbing vent
Look at your roofing materials and pay close attention to the flashings. Look for excessive shingle granule loss in small patches, cracks in shingles and any slight curling at the shingle tips.
you don't know. Keep in mind this was decades before the Internet and YouTube. You have no idea what an advantage you now have when you have to educate yourself about how to repair and build things around your home. Count your blessings!
around windows and doors willy-nilly. Your home may have vinyl siding and the j-channel around doors and windows shouldn’t be caulked. It needs to expand and contract.
plumb in the same plane. You'll then cut each wall stud to fit snugly between the plates and toenail them in place. Drill angled pilot holes in the ends of the wall studs for the nails. Use no less than 3-inch-long 16d sinker nails to connect the wall studs to the plates.
that have a special siliconized-rubber compound that stands up against the harsh UV light from the sun.
Building a new interior wall in an existing house can be much different from doing it on a new home job site. When we carpenters build a wall for a new home, we typically build it flat on the floor. Once all the studs are nailed to the bottom and top plates, we tilt the wall up and secure it so it doesn't fall over.
If your home has gutters and downspouts, be sure they’re clean. Spring is the worst time of year for gutters, as the flowers from deciduous trees and the winter buildup of bark, twigs and other debris can choke gutters with an organic smorgasbord. After the gutters are clean, do a water test with a garden hose. Test to see if there are any leaks in the system. There are special caulks meant to seal the seams in aluminum gutters; they’re available online.
Be sure the water from downspouts is piped to the lowest part of your yard or, in urban areas, connected to approved storm drains. Water dumping out on the ground next to your foundation on splash blocks is a very bad thing, as the water simply enters the soil next to your home. If you have a basement or crawlspace, this water will almost always cause nightmares.
Don’t just go around caulking cracks
Decks are big problem spots. Many people ignore their decks. You need to inspect the railings closely to ensure they’re sturdy and will not fail if lots of outward pressure is applied. Get under the deck and look at all the galvanized metal connectors. Look for corrosion. If the corrosion is severe with lots of rust, you may have to replace a connector.
If there is no ceiling, you can tilt the wall up so long as you orient the wall in the same direction as the floor joists above. You simply make sure the top of the wall rises up in between two parallel floor joists. Once the wall is vertical, you can then slide it into position under
Look at the fasteners used to install the metal connectors. Are they corroded, or have they pulled out? Each time water enters a crack in treated wood, it has the tendency to make the crack bigger because the water gets deeper into the wood, causing it to swell. Important structural nails can pull out. Consider replacing all nails with special exterior screws meant for the newer treated lumber that contain lots of copper.
I’d also take a good look at the soil around your home. Be sure you have excellent, positive drainage. You want the soil to slope away from your foundation. It’s best to have at least 6 inches of foundation exposed above the soil line. Don’t add mulch to garden beds, which creates a moat around your foundation. Don’t allow water to be trapped between the foundation and the mulch.
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