7 Simple Upgrades for a Totally Chic Bathroom

Totally Chic Bathroom
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There’s a sweet spot for bathroom decor, and it lies somewhere between outhouse and spa.

I’ve seen some horrible bathrooms. From the over-matched room where everything from the loofah to the toilet brush is the same olive green. To cat litter-themed bathrooms where you can’t tell where the rug ends and the kitty grits begin. Totally chic bathroom design can all be yours with simple tips.

Believe it or not, your bathroom is one of the most important areas of your home when you’re thinking about reselling. According to the remodeling cost vs. value index, remodeling your bathroom can give you up to a 65 percent return on your investment.

Bathrooms can also be expensive to remodel. So if yours hasn’t been updated since the 1970s, it tells potential buyers that your house is a “project.” And most people aren’t looking for …. Read More

Give Your Home a Roof-Lift: 5 Tips for Replacing the Roof on Your Older Property

Replacing the Roof
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You may love your roof just the way it is — those unique bumps and slopes and that special chorus of groans and rattles the rain makes. But I have to break it to you: Your roof is more of a long-term affair than a death-do-us-part marriage. So replacing the roof is a necessary but sometimes a tough thing to do.

The average lifespan of a roof is actually just 15 to 20 years and can be more or less depending on the material used and the conditions of the area you live in. So it’s important to carefully consider when and how you’re going to replace your roof, especially if you live in an older property.

1. Consider the season

The difficulty of installing a new rooftop is exacerbated in certain weather conditions. Snow or heavy rain will make your contractor’s job much harder — and probably more dangerous. But finding a string of days with a bright weather forecast and an eager roofer can be tricky. Because spring and summer are the most popular seasons for roof work, contractors will be busy and expensive. Taking your chances in the colder months might save you some pennies.

The average lifespan of a roof is actually just 15 to 20 years and can be more or less depending on the material used and the conditions of the area you live in. So it’s important to carefully consider when and … more

HomeZada Remodel Tip: New Kitchen Floor

HomeZada Remodel Library New Kitchen Floor

Sometimes your budget does not allow for a full kitchen remodel, however you can get a new and fresh look to your kitchen by installing a new kitchen floor. The key is deciding the balance of how much to invest in a new kitchen floor versus saving for a longer period of time for a larger remodel. This depends on your situation. Maybe the layout, appliances, and cabinets are in good condition, but the linoleum flooring really needs to be changed. If you feel your Read More

10 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes That You Can Avoid

When deciding to update your kitchen or to perform a full kitchen remodel, it necessary to understand how your want your kitchen to function. Taking a step back and identify everything you need in your kitchen will be critical to a great functioning kitchen. This is important to avoid the common kitchen design mistakes. Read More

5 New and Unique Ways to Use a Shed

5 New Ways to Use a Shed

A shed is a great way to store tools, equipment and machinery for your yard or your home’s maintenance. However, sheds are now used for other functions. Sheds are a great way to add more space without actually  renovating or remodeling. Read More