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How to Handle Frustrations with Your Contractor

Renovating your home can be a stressful project even under the best of circumstances. Every decision you make seems important, especially knowing how it can add to or detract from your home’s value.

When you find yourself in conflict with the contractor — the person hired to keep your renovations moving along — the whole process can become a nightmare. As a homeowner, you must protect your interests and the investment you’ve made in your home.

10 Storage Ideas for Tiny Bathrooms — Photo by Sanibell BV on Unsplash

It can be difficult to find enough storage in bathrooms, especially if they are small.

Although there are a lot of bathroom storage solutions available on the market, it is important that the storage solutions match the décor and fit neatly in the space to prevent clutter.

You’ll find that your mornings will be less stressful when you have everything organized and accessible.

How To Tell if Your Home Is Poorly Insulated

While keeping you warm and comfortable is a huge part of home insulation’s role, there are many other benefits of a good insulation job. On the other hand, a poorly insulated home can put a dent in your wallet and be a serious headache in more ways than one. Here’s how to tell if your home is properly insulated so you can know whether you need to contact a professional.

9 Benefits of A Metal Roof — Photo by Ryunosuke Kikuno on Unsplash

There are a multitude of roofing materials available, whether you’re building a new home or replacing an old one. Metal roofs, however, can be an appealing alternative regardless of your roof style due to their longevity, low maintenance, and energy efficiency.

Metal roofing can be found in a number of styles and materials, including galvanized, galvalume, aluminum, copper, zinc, and tin.

Ep 014 – DIY Home Remodeling Projects You Can Do Yourself

SHOW NOTES:

May is Home Remodeling Month but we don’t need to always do large and expensive projects. We can transform our homes with simple, low-cost, DIY projects. In this episode, we discuss the different types of projects you can do that are affordable, easy and can often be completed in a weekend. Tune in to hear our tips to refresh your home with simple DIY projects.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01:50] Cost-effective exterior project ideas.
[05:37] The benefits of installing low voltage lighting outside.
[12:26] Interior DIY project ideas.
[16:00] How to refresh a room with decorative and furniture type projects.
[19:15] Tips when using paint to transform different spaces.
[23:08] Where to find inspiration and other easy project ideas.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

DIY projects can be great ways to update your home for a low cost.
When investing in your home, focus on the front of your house first. Take care of your grass, irrigation, and consider adding shrubs, trees and potted plants.
The front door is the main way we welcome guests. Freshen up your front door with a bright paint color or new hardware.
Organization is another way to invest in your home. When you have a clutter-free environment, you have a more productive environment.

RESOURCE LINKS

HomeZada Website

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