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Improvement projects add to your enjoyment - and to your home's value
If it’s because you’ve always wanted an updated kitchen or bath and it will enhance your quality of life, go right ahead. But if you are planning to sell soon and think the renovation will increase the resale value of your home, hold on.
Studies suggest that most renovation projects do in fact increase the price of the home at resale. However, the increase is typically less than the cost of the project.
Cost vs. Value Reports contradict the common wisdom that kitchen and bathroom renovations pay for themselves. It also suggests that you should renovate primarily for your own enjoyment and accept that your project will pay for itself only partially when you sell.
One thing these reports don’t take into account is how renovations affect the marketability of your home. Real estate agents say that a gleaming kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, cork or hardwood flooring, stone countertop and lots of cupboard space can sell a house the instant a prospective buyer sees it. Conversely, a cramped, ill-lit kitchen with outdated linoleum and countertop and avocado or harvest gold appliances may actually scare buyers away.
Bathrooms are another big draw. A house with quality fixtures and finishes will sell much faster than the same house with moldy grouting and ancient fixtures.
If you can’t afford to renovate, update and refresh key rooms instead. Replacing an old countertop, repainting cupboards and walls and installing new door pulls and lighting can make a big improvement in your kitchen for a very modest price. Similar touches increase the appeal of older bathrooms, too.
Fresh paint throughout your home is another low-cost, high-return project – it makes everything look cleaner and brighter, and buyers love a house they won’t have to redecorate immediately.
So you have decided to brave the dust and dirt and inconvenience – not to mention the expense – of a renovation project. If it’s because you’ve always wanted an updated kitchen or bath and it will enhance your quality of life, go right ahead. But if you are... Read More
How to Select a Handyman
When you first meet with the person who will be doing the handyman services, you will gain some insight into whether the person is right for your needs. A professional will help you come up with ideas and offer alternatives to help you get the job you want within your budget.
A handyman offers help with the small and medium-sized jobs around your house that are too small for a contractor. Some of the services typically offered by a home handyman include remodeling the kitchen or bathroom, installing ceiling fans, hanging shelves... Read More
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a true craftsman
Earl did all my handy work for 10 years. Included in this he built a large deck in my back yard, built a closet, installed a tile floor, painted, installed ceiling fans, etc. etc. He is a true craftsman, dependable and honest. I recommend Earl to anyone.
Awesome craftsmanship
If you have the pleasure of hiring Earl... You are in good hands... Earl does business the old fashioned way... Awesome craftsmanship, honest, willing to work and all for a very very reasonable price. You will not go wrong with hiring Earl.
Raises the bar for others
Earl did many jobs, large & small, for me for years. He is prompt, thorough, creative in problem solving, cleans up the worksite when finished & is absolutely reliable. He raises the bar for others.
so pleased with the price and professionalism
I moved here just two weeks ago. I needed someone to help me secure a set of shelves to the wall and help me toddler proof my house. I decided to call Earl after reading other positive reviews about him. He did such a great job, that I asked him to fix various other thi...ngs while he was already here. I was so pleased with the price and professionalism, that I called him the very next day to help me set up my studio. Now that my business is getting established here, I plan on calling him often to help me design and construct new decor for my events.
Quality work at a reasonable cost
Earl has worked for me over four years and I recommend him without any reservations. He is an excellent painter and carpenter and capable of mastering any handyman job. He provides quality work at a reasonable cost and I have found him to be extremely honest and trustworthy.
