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Eye of the Buyer: When Rehabbing, Dont Forget Curb Appeal
Aug 16th
When renovating a house, my biggest problem has always been striking a balance between perfectionism and practicality. My propensity is to want every aspect of a project to be as close to ideal as possible, an especially challenging undertaking with older housing stock. To make matters worse, I sometimes focus too much on the aspects of construction that are unseen, at times unnecessary, and therefore unappreciated by potential buyers. As a contractor, I naturally have a tendency to want to concentrate primarily on the things that relate to structural integrity. But as an investor, I have had to learn not More >
Enhancing Curb Appeal, Part 2
Jul 28th
In my last article I took a look at the basic principles regarding curb appeal and the impact that it has on any home sale no matter where it is. In this article we are going to explore some more detailed ideas about curb appeal and what you as a seller can do to grab a hold of this vital home selling tactic. Curb appeal is not something that happens overnight, it will take a while and a good amount of effort to bring your home’s true appeal to bear. This is assuming that until this point your yard and More >
Curb Appeal Makeovers For Your Home
Jul 21st
Your driveway is one of the first features visitors notice about your home. By adding a little color and texture, thus making it eye-catching and overflowing with character, you will be able to present a warm, inviting feeling to welcome your visitors.
Whether you’re upgrading your home or wanting to sell; increasing your curb appeal is always a great investment. If you’re selling your home, it can increase interest from potential buyers and add to the value of your home. There are many different ways to do a landscape makeover. Landscaping can be divided into two different groups. Hardscape and softscape. More >
Did You Know Your Home’s Rollover Curb May be Damaging Your Vehicle?
Jul 13th
Do you have a driveway with a deep ârolloverâ curb that is hard to get over when pulling in or out of your driveway? Have you ever wondered what long-term effects these jarring scenarios have on your vehicles? In addition to being annoying, the damage to your car, truck or RV can be significant, affecting the frame of your car, its wheels, steering components, alignment , tire wear and, ultimately, decreasing gas mileage. Before we can correct the problem, however, we need to understand it.
These troublesome curbs started occurring in subdivisions built in North America after 1980 when developers installed More >
Inexpensive Driveway Repair Adds Value and Curb Appeal
Jun 8th
Over time root growth from trees extends under your driveway. As time passes, roots expand with growth. Eventually the root grows to the point where the driveway lifts up off the foundation. These cracks create liability where someone can trip and fall over a raised crack in your concrete drive. There are several things that can be done:
• Instead of tearing out the entire driveway and transporting all that weight to the dump, repave instead. Tear out only the affected part of your drive and expose the root material. Cut out the root material out and dispose. Compact the exposed More >
A Green Driveway Adds Plenty of Curb Appeal
May 4th
If you are the type that takes pride in your beautifully maintained front lawn, here’s a chance to extend that look – put in a green driveway.
The installation process is easy to do for a residential property, and transforms traditionally paved driveways, sidewalks, walking paths and seating areas into naturally relaxing, inviting areas.
Designed to withstand the weight of cars and heavy foot traffic, a green driveway, or path, uses molded, honeycomb-style pavers, with grass growing in the holes. Most grids are made with 100 % recycled plastic materials, acquired from the production of the grids themselves.
One key benefit More >
