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DIY Loft Bed: Everything You Need to Know

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DIY Loft Bed: Everything You Need to Know

If you find that your room is not spacious enough for both a bed and a desk or other furniture, the loft bed may be the solution. This is provided you’re not intimidated by the thought of climbing high to get to sleep.

 A loft bed is accessible by stairs or a ladder. It’s more like a bunk bed without the lower bunk, leaving room beneath it for a desk, storage, fort or even a play area. Loft beds are endlessly customizable, and the building your own allows you to create exactly what you want.

You don’t have to sacrifice design and comfort when living in a tiny space. Knowing how to build a loft bed is a great way to keep your room as spacious as possible. But loft beds are not just for tiny homes; the fact that they are space efficient is a big advantage, but they can add a great sense of coziness or personal style to even large rooms.

Adult loft beds come in a wide range of options, such as size, shape or material. If you like more traditionally-styled rooms, a wooden loft bed will blend in nicely with your other furniture and decor. In contrast, those who love the sleek lines and minimalism of the modern look will prefer a metal loft bed.

The most common loft beds are made out of wood, often pine, oak or aspen. There are different types of loft beds, which may include:

Loft bed with a desk

Probably the most popular loft bed design. This loft style features a bed on top with a desk or work station underneath. It’s classy and a nice design to make your room bright.

Loft bed with stairs

A ladder can be difficult for those who are injured, older, or lack mobility. Stairs are a safer alternative and still offer all the other benefits of lofting. As a bonus, some designs feature additional storage under the stairs.

Loft bed with a closet or a dresser

A dresser built into one side of the loft offers built-in storage, while still saving room space for other furniture beneath the loft.

Storage loft

Who doesn’t want more storage?  A storage loft might incorporate cabinets, drawers or storage under the bed. Here are some cool shelves under the bed ideas from Pinterest.

Twin loft bed

In this case, we have one bed at the top and the other bed.

Loft beds with nothing underneath

Free, open space beneath a loft bed leaves room for lots of imagination or calm minimalist room space.

Loft bed with couch

Putting a couch under a loft bed offers seating or an extra bed, depending on your needs.

Before building a loft bed, there are some things that you need to consider:

Space

Measure the room, especially the space from floor to ceiling. How much high the loft bed should be will depend on the height of the ceiling. There should be enough room between the mattress and the ceiling to allow someone to sit up comfortably (preferably with several inches to allow for growth). If a bed will be placed under the loft, the height will have to be considered the same way. If you plan to install stairs, you must consider the height of the stairs, as well as the placement of any drawers (so that they do not pull out onto stair surfaces) and whether the storage will be accessed from the inside or end of the bed.

Style

Before you shop or make anything for your full-size loft bed, consider the materials and methods that you want to incorporate. Make sure they complement your house decor. Wood is the most popular material for loft beds, but metal frames are also an option. The material will change the style and vibe, so choose wisely based on your own personal taste. Also, consider the finances you have when deciding on the style to adopt.

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Durability

When it comes to durability, wood and metal have their pros and cons. Wood offers a vast array of colors, shapes and sizes. Wood is expensive and more complicated to work with if it’s not pre-cut, but it guarantees good results. Metal frames, on the other hand, are cheaper and provide a lightweight build and versatility. They can be painted, last a lifetime and are easy to move and maintain. The choice is yours and as such choose wisely. Here Hometalk shows you step by step process of painting a metal bed.

Comfort

Your loft bed should be durable and stylish. It should ensure that you are comfortable and at ease. We spend a third of our lives asleep, after all! You should be able to look forward to coming home to your bed to rest after a tiring day of work or school. Whatever material you choose to use for your bed, make sure you are comfortable and familiar with it. Create loft bed plans that are strong, compact and well-designed so that there is no risk of falling off.

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Building a full-size loft bed

Step 1: Materials

As a project, this most importantly requires the right materials and safety measures to ensure that it goes smoothly. The structure must be built properly as any sway in the frames can lead to injuries, since the user will be sleeping fairly high off the ground. Buy enough materials for your loft bed frame to accommodate your preferred mattress size. Here Youtube will help you to find the right mattress size for you.

Choose materials carefully. If you need to move in a few months, planning a heavy built like queen loft bed (which is rare to find) with a desk below will not make moving easy for you.

Are the materials you want too use expensive? Cut your own boards and posts to minimize the cost, making sure you choose clean boards and work on a level surface. Level every board before installing screws to make sure they are straight.

Here are the materials needed for a DIY loft bed:

1 – 4 x 8 x ¾ inch plywood

4 – 4 x 4 inch at 8-ft length posts

4 – 2 x 6 inch boards, 8 ft long

6 – 2 x 2 inch, 8 ft long

Wrench

Drill

Level

Measuring Tape

Screwdriver

Nuts lag bolts, and screws

Clamping device (optional)

Step 2: Measure the Ceiling Height

A home with a large ceiling is the perfect fit for a loft bed project. It makes great use of the space above your bed and can be customized by adding storage or address and any other needs plus preferences. However, if the height of your ceiling is too low or the area is not measured correctly, you might end up installing the bed where it doesn’t fit. Use a measuring tape to determine where to install your loft bed. Consider the size of the mattress that you intend to buy and any furniture that is going underneath the loft. You can add stairs or a cute ladder on the side as well as shelves, a desk or storage below the loft bed frame.

 Step 3: Construct the Loft Bed Frame

With the height of your loft space already determined, it’s time to build your loft bed frame. Cut or construct a box. Using a drill, create pilot holes in the boards where the nuts and screws will chip in. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench. Insert the plywood on top of the loft bed frame using drywall screws or install slats using screws instead; either way, the plywood or slats will hold up your mattress. Pre-drill all holes when screwing your boards together to prevent the wood from splitting.

STEP 4: Attach Legs to the Bed Frame

Drill pilot holes into the bed frame and connect the posts on each side using nuts. Make sure the legs are all level before drilling: use clamping devices to keep the legs in place on the bed frame before you finalize your drill holes.

Step 5: Attach the Rails

After firmly connecting the legs to the bed frame, attach the rails. Stand the loft bed upright. To secure the loft bed, connect the boards across the legs using your drill and screws or lag bolts. This will serve as rails, or stairs, leading to the mattress.

To hide the head of your screws, do a pre-drill, and countersink them. Wood glue can also be used to conceal.

Attaching a loft beds to the wall.

To help prevent injuries, you can secure a loft bed to the wall. Since most loft beds are constructed on a 2×6-inch frame, you can drill through the section of the frame that’s near the wall and secure the bed to the wall.

You will need:

  • Wall stud finder
  • Power drill
  • 1/4-inch spade drill bit
  • 3 1/4-inch lag screws, 1/4-inch in diameter
  • Lag screw washers
  • Ratchet set with hex-head sockets
  • Safety glasses (for drilling)

Step 1: Mark the Studs

To locate the wall studs where the loft bed is situated, slowly slide the stud finder horizontally along the wall. When the finder beeps, it has located a stud. Mark the location of each stud on the wall with a pencil.

Step 2: Drill Holes

Drill a 1/4-inch hole from beneath the loft bed frame and into the wall stud. Drill at least three holes on the long side of the bed and two holes on the short side of the bed, if possible.

Step 3: Insert Screws

Slide a washer onto a lag screw and insert the lag screw into the first hole. Select a 1/2-inch (or 13 mm) hex head socket from the ratchet set and attach it to the ratchet. If your 1/2-inch socket does not fit the hex head of the screw, try one of the other sockets.

Step 4: Attach to the Wall

Place the socket over the lag screw’s head. Attach the lag screw into the wall stud by pumping the ratchet clockwise until tight. Install the other lag screws.

Building stairs for a loft (in this case we are using the stairs as shelves).

Step 1: Assemble Bottom Step

Assemble the bottom step by attaching the sides to the base with pocket screws and glue; then, attach the front in the same manner.

Step 2: Assemble Middle Steps

Assemble the middle step by attaching the sides to the bottom with pocket screws; then, attach the front, followed by the base.

Step 3: Assemble Top Step

Begin assembly of the top step by attaching the sides of the top step to the top compartment base with pocket holes and glue.

Step 4: Secure Steps

Attach the front and back of the top step from the inside with pocket screws and glue. Attach the top step base from underneath with pocket screws. (The top step base is NOT the same size as the top shelf compartment base.)

Step 5: Add Tread Braces

Add 1×3 tread braces to each step using pocket holes screwed from the inside. It would be easier to just screw down from the top.

STEP 6: Finish

Attach the stair treads to each stair using hinges.

Building a loft bed with a desk.

The most common configuration, the loft bed with a desk beneath is often used when dealing with small spaces. A full-size loft bed with a desk is almost every millennial turned working adult’s dream as they try to make the most of a small apartment.

Bed above and work below. Talk about a win win. The benefits of a loft bed with a desk and additional storage include:

  • Multi-purpose: the area beneath the bed can double as a workspace, storage, study table, bookcase, or play area for kids
  • Efficiency: Make the most out of any space
  • Functional for having roommates, mostly in on-campus contexts
  • Create additional floor space for other activities and furniture
  • Convenient: Workspace right below your sleeping area
  • Comfortable, affordable and practical

Tools and materials required:

  • Air compressor and hoses     
  • Circular saw
  • Finish nailer
  • Jigsaw
  • Measuring tape
  • Orbital sander
  • Safety glasses
  • Speed square
  • T-square
  • Table saw
  • Plumb Bob or string line and weight
  • Screw gun
  • Eight sheets of 3/4” medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
  • Three sets of 22″ drawer glide
  • One 1-1/2″ stainless steel pipe (normally used for a handrail)
  • Two 1-1/2″ stainless steel pipe flanges

Step 1: Layout

One end of this particular bed will be held up by a desk with hutch, and the other end will be held up by two bookshelf towers. Instead of a ladder, there is a staircase with the desk running right into one of the stair treads, plus a fireman’s pole next to the bed.

Step 2: Design

 Make a cut list by sketching out the design and determining assembly pieces and steps.

Step 3: Cut

Cut all the pieces using the table saw for long rips and the circular or miter saw for crosscuts. Marking everything will make assembly easier.

Step 4: Assemble the Desk and Stairs

It’s best to assemble the bed in sections and then install them together inside the room. Assemble the desk and stairs first as the surface of the desk and the second stair tread is the same piece of wood; one side of the desk is held up by the lower staircase, and the other side is held up by two support pieces. There is no riser for the lower staircase; the sides will be open to provide storage.

Build the bottom step with a riser and tread but leave the tread off the second step (the tread will be the end of the desk). Build the fourth, fifth, and sixth steps as one piece, and the bottom of them will sit on the desk while the top will meet the base of the bed. If you plan on painting the bed, fill all the nail holes with wood filler and caulk all the seams.

Step 5: Build the Hutch

The hutch is two simple bookshelves, assembled the same way. Lay out the sides of each unit, and then mark where you want the shelves to go. Glue and nail the shelves between the uprights. Assemble the pieces using glue and a finish gun.

Step 6: Build the Bed Frame

Cut the base of the bed frame about two inches bigger than the mattress. This allows enough extra space to tuck in the sheets. Create at least 6-inch side pieces to go around the base. You do not need a side piece for the backside of the bed. Create an additional safety railing for the front and, if desired, the open end of the bed. Assemble using glue and a finish gun.

Step 7: Fill and Finish

Fill in nail holes and caulk gaps, then prime and paint each piece. It’s best to do this outside. This way you’ll have less mess to worry about.

Step 8: Build

Install each section of the loft bed, starting with the desk. Attach ledgers to the wall for the desk, nailing it into the studs. Make sure the tops of the ledgers are at the same height as the top of the lower staircase piece. Attach the bottom of the staircase to the wall. Lay the surface of the desk on top of the ledgers and bottom steps, and then attach with wood glue and nails.

Step 9: Install

 Attach a ledger to the wall for the long side of the bed. Attach one of the bookshelf units to the ledger, ensuring they are level. Attach the base to the ledger and the top of the bookshelf. Attach the end piece of the base to the wall.

Step 10: Nail Staircase

 Attach the top part of the staircase nailing it into the desk and bed frame.

Step 11: Fasten Staircase

Slide the second (outer) bookshelf into place and fasten to the bed frame.

Parting short!

You are now set to build a loft bed that satsifies your needs as well as fitting comfortably in your room. Safety of course is an important element when biulding one. Ensure your loft bed is  properly supported to avoid hazardous falls. Consider you budget carefully and then build a comfortable and yet cosy looft bed you’ve always dreamed of. Good Luck Mate!!!!

8 Easy Steps to Make an Eco-friendly Bathroom

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8 Easy Steps to Make an Eco-friendly Bathroom

If your family is anything like mine, then the bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house, we use it constantly. Showers and bath time, especially with the little one, can use up so much water and energy. When we built our new house, I knew that we should make a conscious effort to make the bathroom more eco-friendly.  

Today I share those tips with you in an effort to help save energy, save our planet and save your wallet from those expensive utility bills. You don’t have to join the latest climate change protest to make a difference, these small changes at home can help.

Here are eight easy to implement tips to make your bathroom more eco-friendly with some eco-friendly bathroom products.

Add low flow fixtures

Low flow fixtures can reduce water consumption considerably, but what are they?

Low-flow bathroom fixtures and fittings such as bathroom sinks, toilets, urinals, eco-friendly bathroom shower, and taps can make a huge change when it comes to saving water and energy.  They work by using gravity to create more pressure to flush waste away more efficiently while using less water. Check out how a low-flow showerhead can save you money in this article from SFGate.

It is estimated by installing a low flow fixture you could save at least 20% of water per use.

If you tend to use the shower every day, then a low flow showerhead should be installed.  A low flow showerhead restricts the amount of water that comes out of the shower while keeping enough water pressure to provide adequate cleaning.  The same technology is used with low flow faucets. Less water comes out as the design of the faucet restricts the water flow.

Use LED Bulbs

Not only can an eco-friendly bathroom save more water, but it can save you on your energy bills too.

LED bulbs can be up to 90% energy efficient, which means that 90% of the energy being used is converted into light energy while only 10% is turned into heat.  Compare that to a traditional bulb that loses 80% of its energy to heat, and you can see the massive difference in energy saving. An eco-friendly bathroom decor must have LED bulbs to complete the eco-friendly bathroom renovation. Here are some cool LED bulb decor ideas from Pinterest.

Ditch the regular towels and use organic

Organic bathroom towels are one of the cheapest ways that you can help the environment today, sure they are a little more expensive to buy than ordinary towels but long term they are a money and energy saver.

Organic bathroom towels are a great way to make your bathroom more eco-friendly right away.  Organic towels are made out of organic cotton, which absorbs more water than conventional towels, which means you can use them more and dry them less, saving on electricity.

Natural body products for the win

Think of how many branded products you use in your bathroom per year.  How many of these are natural and how many of these companies care for the environment?

By using natural products in your bathroom, you are getting a cool bathroom vanity as well as you can help the eco-friendly companies, help the environment, and stop giving your money to corporations that litter the earth with harmful plastics.

Eco-friendly companies often don’t use disposable packaging, which is an added bonus for the environment. Eco-friendly bathroom accessories are usually amazing for your skin, smell beautiful, and don’t cost much more than their harmful equivalent.

Turn down the water temperature

This is a simple tip, but often one that people don’t think of.  By turning down the water temperature by a few degrees, you can save the environment.

Best of all, turning down the water temperature can have two separate eco-friendly benefits.

Firstly by turning down the temperature of the water, your boiler doesn’t have to work as hard to heat the water up, this, in turn, uses less electricity. Here Popsugar will help you with useful tips on saving electricity.

The second benefit of turning down the heat has a phycological effect on the person in the shower. A person in a colder shower is less likely to stay in there as long as someone in a warmer shower, this results in less water being used. Here Dummies shares some useful tips to control your water usage.

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Fix leaks to save the environment

You may think a little leak here, or there doesn’t do that much damage to the environment, but you would be wrong.  A small leak over the space of a year can waste hundreds of gallons of water.

Tapwater which drips at a rate of 1 drip a second can waste over 3,000 gallons of water a year, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to you that over 10% of homes consume more than 90 gallons of water a day.  What a waste. Here Diynetwork shows some easy steps to fix your water leak.

One of the most common fixtures in the bathroom to cause a leak in the bathroom toilet.  If your toilet has a leak you should either fix or replace it right away, if you need to replace it, you can find an affordable one at the Bathroom Supastore.  

Before you think you don’t have a leak, you should know that most holes are tough to detect.  Some can be heard, but often leaks are silent.  A right way of knowing if you have a leak is to check your water usage on a monthly basis.

An average family of 4 should not be using over 12,000 gallons of water a month. If your family does, you more than likely have a leak in your home.  A right way of knowing if you have a leak is by using a water meter.

For using a water meter to detect a leak you should tell everyone at home not to use any water between a specific time (a few hours works best).  Then take a reading before and after the allotted time.  If the meter is different, you have a leak somewhere.

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Add new fragrance with cool floor tiles

Yes, you read it right. Bathroom flooring can be eco-friendly too. You can change your bathroom tiles, and your bathroom can be transformed as eco-friendly as well as it is going to look awesome. There are many options available while you are considering buying floor tiles—wooden (Cork & bamboo), Ceramic, Glass tiles are the examples of eco-friendly bathroom floor tiles.

Green clean your bathroom

There are many bathroom cleaning accessories that are being used in the bathroom which are harmful, if one can change the way of cleaning by using some DIY bathroom with natural products, or use a natural air freshener, then it can be a great step towards the eco-friendly bathroom.

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Conclusion

There are many eco-friendly things like bathroom paint, bathroom mats; countertops are available in the market, but you cannot install all of them right away. Most of the tips that are listed above are common and won’t require a lot of work to implement… So go on, apply these tips above and let us know how much money you save on your utility bills in the comments below.

Oriental Rug Cleaning: 10 Easy Steps to Follow

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Oriental Rug Cleaning: 10 Easy Steps to Follow

The expensive carpets made by Persian artists have been sold in the world like hot cakes. The amount of effort placed in design and selection of colors is remarkable and you need to find a way for determining which angle and theme will be good for the home decor you have aspired. Buying oriental carpets or rugs have never been easy but when you finally have the opportunity to own one, the next step is that you will take a great chance to develop good strategies that can prolong its life. Repairing can’t be that perfect, you will always see the patching up and that can lose the value of that exquisite item. Make sure you learn the proper ways to keep them safe and there are few guidelines preached by and one of the renowned deep carpet cleaning service:

1. Change the position after a specific interval

This practice is needed every month because once the carpet is rotated, the pressure areas are distributed. The people walking over the carpet will be passing from another spot and the heavy objects will be placed on different parts of the rug or carpet. Ignoring this aspect will develop permanent marks on the carpet that won’t go away easily. Here, How stuff works will help you to choose the right carpet for yourself.

2. Be careful with UV rays

A moderate amount of sunlight is good to keep the room refreshed and dry but a lot of exposure to the dangerous rays will affect the colors. This will result in faded shades and extremely disappointing image of the sun damaged rug overall.

3. Untangle fringes by flipping

The beautiful fringes are usually made of cotton fabric or silk, but if you feel that these fringes will remain perfect always, that is a misconception. If you want to make them look perfect every time, then please stop combing them with something. The best way is to flip the carpet abruptly so that the fringes fall into the place perfectly. This is the thing you need to do every few days so that co tangles can form in the first place.

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4. The ground rule – Vacuuming

Dirt has to be removed every day through vacuum cleaners so that you will not be able to damage the fibers with rough brushes. A lot of dust accumulated on the carpet without regular cleaning will be set deeply in the base and will not be cleaned without commercial cleaning methods. Check out this useful post from Family Handyman on how to protect your oriental carpet.

5. Specialized stain removal

The experts from a great carpet stain removal service will ensure that every different kind of stain is removed according to the type and severity. Such as a red wine stain can’t be reduced with the help of simple soapy water. Home-based products are the best to initiate the changes and you will need vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide for such kind easy solution for stains. Here are some must follow tips which will help your rug to last longer.

6. Padding is essential

To make the rug look more comfortable you need to use a good quality padding base material and a padded surface. This helps in developing good balance on the floor and protects the rug from weights and pressures as well. If you want to feel like walking on clouds, then this is the ultimate action you need to take.

7. Rearrange the furniture

The furniture and heavy embellishments have to around the place in every few months so that our expensive rugs won’t have weight marks on them. Sometimes the furniture is so heavy it can ruin the carpet fibres in even a few weeks, to avoid damaging the fibres of a rug we need some padding under the feet of a sofa.

8. Wet cleaning

Using a wet cloth with some refreshing cleaning liquid is a good idea if you want to make the rug look brighter and smell nicer. Here, Angie’s list comes up with proper assistance on washing oriental rugs.

9. The surface should be uniform

It is essential to prepare the floor before you place an exclusive carpet on the surface. A badly installed floor with the uneven surface can be a damaging factor for the high priced oriental carpets or rugs.

10. Moving by waving it away

Dragging the rug can damage the threads in a very bad way, you need to make sure that a technique is used to move the rug from that place without any destruction for the material. Make waving motions with the carpet, accompanied by little suggestion of changing the direction. In a few minutes, the carpet will reach the desired position. Here Wiki how will help you in a step by step way in case if you need to move your oriental carpet for a certain time,

Like every other gorgeous home décor, you need to care a lot for these artworks lying on the floor. A long-lasting brightness of colors can be an amazing and happy addition to family life. You can flaunt the graceful appearance and be proud that you kept it so well. Regular application of the above-mentioned ideas is the basic principle.

5 Easy Painting Ideas for Commercial Painters

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5 Easy Painting Ideas for Commercial Painters

Commercial painters have some of the coolest painting ideas, and they know how to execute them flawlessly. It can leave you wondering how they came up with such an impressive design and how you could duplicate the results yourself.

There are a lot of painting ideas you can find online on sites like Pinterest, but sometimes you can be left with results that are a dead giveaway that they’re a DIY project. The trick to making them look like a professional painting job is to take the ideas the pros use and put them to work in your own project.

If you’re ready to break out the paint, wait just a few minutes. Read about these five awesome ideas before you get started. Then you’re sure to have a good understanding of what you want to do and how you’re going to get the results you want.

1. Use Chalkboard Paint To Add Some Fun

Chalkboard paint can be added almost anywhere in your home. If you have a kiddo that loves to draw on the walls, chalkboard paint can be put at the level their little hands can reach. Give them some chalk and let them draw away. Here Kathy Adams a renowned write at SFGate has described some proven methods of how to apply chalkboard paint on walls.

You can also add chalkboard paint to places like the kitchen where you can keep a grocery list going, or in place of a calendar in the office or living room to keep track of what your family is up to. The point is to use the paint to make things a little more fun while still adding some design intrigue.
Here Do It Yourself comes with some of the best tips to make chalkboard wall ever.

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2. Use Painter’s Tape To Make Cool Designs

You don’t have to stick to using painters tape just to protect your baseboards or windows. You can use it to make pretty cool designs for an accent wall. Geometric prints or even basic arrow inspired designs are trendy right now. There are tutorials you can follow online to make sure you’re getting the sharpest and most polished looking design possible.

If you really want to add in the extra flair you can paint a base color on the wall, tape up your design, then cover it with the color you want to use throughout the rest of your room. This way, your unique patterned taped design is even more interesting to look at.

Choose colors that complement each other or even colors that are total opposites on the color wheel. Either way, you’re going to have a wall that looks great and isn’t just your standard paint job.

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3. Use Textured Or Special Finish Paints

Paint is not the same as the basic eggshell white you bought years ago. There are all kinds of fantastic options out there right now. If you’re painting a child’s room, look into glitter finish latex paints. It will add a sparkle of unique design elements that you just don’t get with flat paints.

If you really want to add drama to a room, you can opt for metallic paint which will give your room a sheen no one will be able to ignore. It would be an excellent option for a basement or man cave where a lot of entertaining is done. You can check out these cool metallic paint tips from Family Handyman.

One other type of finish that commercial painters are talking about right now is a glaze finish. If you want your walls to have a more glass-like look while still being able to slightly see the color, a glaze is your best bet. It’s not a full coverage paint option so you will need to choose a base color, but the effect you get will be worth any extra effort you put into this option.

4. Go Ahead, Paint Your Ceiling

Ceilings used to be off limits according to old, outdated paint rules. You could paint the walls, but the ceilings must be left alone (and white.) This isn’t the case anymore. People are choosing to paint their ceilings more and more often every day. There used to be a myth that painting the ceiling would make your room feel smaller and more closed in. This isn’t actually the case.

When you choose the right colors or painting ideas (sometimes you can stripe paint your ceiling too) painting your ceiling can make a room feel welcoming and warm. You don’t have to choose a crazy color if you aren’t sure about this newer trend. You can always start out with a more purposeful choice of white than what your home came with.

Give yourself an opportunity to adjust to the ceiling being a new color and then choose something more adventurous after some time has passed. Using this easy painting idea really can bring your whole home together and make it a place that feels peaceful to spend time in. Here Bob Villa shows you some inspiring ways to give your ceiling a new look today.

5. Try Out Typographic Paint Designs

These might be best left for places that you need a little inspiration like a bedroom or your home office. Typographic designs include using a fancy script to paint a quote on your wall. The trick is to make it flow with the room, so it doesn’t look too out of place. You want it to stand out and blend in at the same time.

If you aren’t great with script style lettering, it’s okay if you have to bring in a professional to get this part of the painting project done. Typography isn’t something you’ll want to have a look poorly done, even if you’re really tempted to try it on your own. A good designer can also give you a typographic painting that has a 3D effect or uses fantastic calligraphy. You can go through some catchy wall typography design ideas here.

You can spend some time searching online for a quote you want to use, but make sure it’s one you’ll want to see every day. These designs really add a personal flair to any room. You just have to make sure they’re done well, so invest some time in learning or some money in hiring a pro for this one.

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Conclusion:

It’s clear that there are a lot of ways to avoid having boring walls in your home. If one color painting just isn’t doing it for you, there are a lot of options available at your disposal. If you need advice on how to make these ideas look amazing, you can find tutorials online, or ask a professional for tips. No matter what you choose to try out, the results can be surprising in the best way when you take a little risk in your next paint project. You don’t have to use or love all painting ideas trends out there. Find what works for you and then go for it. You’ll end up with a more enjoyable home to live in, which everyone will appreciate.

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How To Wholesale Real Estate: 20 Simple Tips To Follow

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How To Wholesale Real Estate: 20 Simple Tips To Follow

Depending on your strategy, wholesaling real estate properties can either earn you a 5-digit profit in a single sale or cost you six digits on capital investments alone. Hence, becoming a real estate wholesaler can be ideal for investors who do not have too much capital to work with, but possess attributes such as sweat and perseverance. Besides, if you succeed in creating a system that will enable you to sell properties faster, it will significantly come in handy. Helping you meet the desired results in no time. Thus, it is mandatory to understand wholesaling real estate contracts.

The Following Are Some Wholesale Real Estate Tips For Success

Conduct an In-Depth Market Analysis

It is key for investors to have learned about various important segments of the markets they intend to venture into, by the end of the first month. To achieve this, however, it will be required of aspiring wholesalers first to identify the said markets in advance. Nonetheless, your intended market as a wholesaler may not have been easy as initially thought. Your first job as a wholesaler is to identify at least three neighbourhoods, ideal for your kind of venture. It is also worth noting that you should also consider your intended targets as well. Also, find out for yourself which neighbourhood offers the most conducive environment for your business.

Read more>> How To Choose A Neighborhood When Buying a Home

Practice, Practice, Practice

Do not be afraid to practice your wholesale negotiation skills in your office. You can do this either by yourself or with your team. Start by writing an outline of the things that you would want to do or say. It is also important for you to keep visualizing your pitch, for you to have an idea of what to expect in your line of business. This will help you every step of the way, in building your confidence levels faster than you originally thought. Here Money Crashers comes with some of the best negotiation skills ever.

The Early Bird Catches The Worm

One most common reason as to why people venture into wholesaling real estate industry is that they have become tired of their morning to evening, eight-hour shift. You cannot be successful in real estate wholesaling if you are the kind of character who sets foot in the office at noon daily. For you to become successful, it is important for you to create a daily schedule, where you can be able to do everything that is required of a wholesaler. You could start by disciplining yourself to be waking up early by 7 am daily. This will enable you to gather data in real time. You should also set time when to leave the office. Here Jennifer Cohen a writer of Forbes has described some proven methods of how to master self-discipline.

Don’t Fear Rejection

A common mistake often committed by wholesaling real estate business owners, is feeling inadequate, thus, ending up not making enough offers, which may result in a sale. This may come because of the feeling that their lead client will not end up buying the property on sale. You should also not fear rejection. This is because, as a real estate wholesaler, your success greatly relies on the number of offers you make. It is then important that you make as many offers as possible!

Contrary to real estate properties, accumulation of leads will cost you almost nothing. There is absolutely nothing for you to lose. It might set you back a few dollars in registering on some platforms, but on the other hand, making an offer on such platforms is free of charge. It is prudent that you take maximize of such an opportunity by sending as many offers as you can. These 7 tools described by Max Maxwell will definitely help you to reach your target.

Read more>> 15 Potential Ideas on How to Get Real Estate Clients

Build Your Real Estate Network

You can easily achieve by steadily building your network through interactions with other investors, agents, or even wholesalers. In this segment, the investor who knows the most relevant people has the highest chance of making the most sales. Keep on networking with other like-minded investors. You will never know when the next client will walk in.

Spend As Little Money As You Can

For you to realize success in your wholesaling real estate venture, will greatly depend on the amount of capital injected in the business. Apart from this, the investor should be frugal in terms of expenditure. The main aim of your goal is to come up with a contingency plan with the seller, to find a buyer before the contract closes.

Check Both On-Market And Off-Market Properties

As an investor, you should check on the various off-market properties as well. This is because many off-market properties can be sold at much higher prices with the right renovation. You must find ways to renovating the property even without ever actually owning one.

How To Find Good Market Deals

Use your most trusted and reliable network to look for potential business opportunities. You never know when the next big sale will happen. Let’s go through some offline methods to find wholesale real estate deals.

Patience

Many inexperienced real estate wholesalers, who decide to jump into the world of wholesaling real estate business, often throw in the towel simply because they do not see the profit they first envisioned. Do not just give up, simply because a transaction fell through. The key to making it in any business venture is to persevere. Success depends on the right approach. You should always find ways to manoeuvring the pros and cons of such ventures.

Establishing Rapport

As an investor in this sector, you should look for ways to create a rapport with like-minded business colleagues. This brings about a conducive business environment for sales.

Real Estate Wholesale Groups & Real Estate Investment Groups

Real estate wholesale and real estate investment groups usually provide a great platform for upcoming and existing real estate investors to mingle and compare notes about this kind of investment.

Real Estate Sites For Wholesalers

Real estate sites are a great forum for the right kinds of properties to look out for. Go for this youtube result.

Hire A Property Finder

It is very common and affordable nowadays to use an assistant as a property finder to look for distressed properties. Using the assistant as a property finder will be instrumental in locating properties that you can wholesale. They are effective in scouring neighbours, cold calling or going from door to door to secure better deals. It is not advisable to pay such an assistant on an hourly basis or upfront as a normal employee; it is better to pay them after they locate a property you are purchasing and it has been settled. Such assistants, who act as property finders, are referred to as bird dogs in the real estate industry. The name is derived from dogs that hunt for birds, which is synonymous with assistants hunting for property deals. 

Put Your Bottom Line Up Front

Many wholesalers who are greedy or dumb set their profit margins too high, by assuming that their back-end buyers will negotiate or bargain.

This is why it is prudent to stand out as a wholesaler by offering your bottom line up front. This will ensure that you close the wholesale deal within the stipulated deadline, by avoiding the assumption that people will always negotiate your price.

However many people will bypass overpriced wholesale property because they will fear to negotiate and assume that you are either not negotiable or greedy.  The key factor to wholesale deals is the speed of disposal; that is why it is prudent to quote your wholesale price upfront by offering your bottom line without negotiating.

Don’t Sweat The Non-Refundable Security Deposit 

Many people are discouraged by the standard requirement of paying a non-refundable security deposit. Since most wholesalers are limited within a stipulated period to dispose of the property, the non-refundable deposit is crucial in mitigating the risk of bails from buyers. Assuming that you have done thorough research and evaluated the property you are interested in before you buy it, then the non-refundable deposit should not be a big deal. Check out the tips what mistakes not to make as a real estate wholesaler.

Realize Not All Deals Will Fit Your Model 

It is a norm for wholesalers to quote the absolute top of the market prices for their deals. There are times they will have room to negotiate, while other deals are under tight margins. However, as a buyer, you cannot deduce which scenario your potential vendor is under. Some seller might become salty if you give them an analytical proof that their deal is below the quoted price. This is because they might be aware of such facts or prefer a different buyer. It is not prudent to ruin a business relationship for a single deal. You should instead avoid deals you feel are not worth your investment. You should inquire if there is room for negotiation or offer your ballpark and if you cannot settle on an agreement, then it is fine. There cases where sellers may take you off their list because of your in-depth analysis, which may be detrimental for your future business deals. 

Estimate Repair Costs

You will incur costs for repairs of a distressed property. This is why it is important to engage a contractor to estimate the required repair costs for the property, before engaging any buyer. This contractor’s estimates will be more instrumental when you get a buyer. It will assist the buyer in how much expenses he/she will incur for the property. This will ensure that the deal profits both you and the buyer in the end, by leaving some margin for the buyer. 

Build A Big Buyer’s List

Getting the first deal is a major concern for newbie wholesalers. The first step is to have a cash buyer in mind because it will be impotent to have superb deals without having the end of the deal in mind (cash buyer) for a wholesale business deal. Therefore, it will be prudent to create your list of cash buyers before landing on any deal. This will be instrumental in the quick disposal of the properties and making profits. 

Learn The Legal Rules

The rules governing the profitable real estate wholesale industry differ from one state to another. You should adhere to the state laws that you are operating in.  This can easily be accomplished by hiring a great real estate attorney.

It will also be important to get a great title company. The title company will be instrumental in closing the wholesale deals in tandem with the state laws because it is impossible to do a closing as an individual in some states. The real estate attorney will find it easier to integrate into a good title company, which will be a win-win situation. 

Get Your Logistics In Order 

It is prudent to view real estate wholesaling as a business to make it profitable. You may succeed in real estate wholesaling as a hobby, but the benefits grow exponentially when you spend more time on it. If you are to make any career breakthrough from real estate wholesaling, then it is paramount to treat it like a business. 

Nowadays real estate wholesaling business has created its complement of logistics like any other business. It will not be prudent to run a business without setting proper logistics in place. You will need to create a platform for potential customers to contact you. This is why it is important to create a committed telephone line, which is separate from the personal line within the first month of operation. This will also be the period for creating a business card. This is how you can increase your probability of landing proper deals. It will be impossible to get deals if no one can easily contact you. It is poignant to observe due diligence, by making logistics a priority in the first month of establishing the business. 

Conclusion

It is important to be consistent in real estate wholesaling like any marketing strategy… You will increase your chances of landing better deals with experience over time.  It will be advantageous to remain persistent if you are to succeed in real estate wholesaling. According to market research, most of your first attempts are likely to be ignored, which is why you should not give up or be discouraged after mailing out a set of direct email postcards that are ignored. You should use this as an opportunity for brand exposure, even if they did not result in any phone call from a potential buyer.  This will enable prospective sellers to start recognizing, and by the third or subsequent marketing attempts, they can contact you if they need your assistance.


Infographic provided by FlatIron Realty Capital, a trusted real estate investment lending company

Are Plastic Straws Recyclable? SAY “NO” TO PLASTIC STRAWS

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Are Plastic Straws Recyclable? SAY “NO” TO PLASTIC STRAWS

After you’re done with your plastic straw, what next? You probably throw the straw away, leave it in your bag, or take it along with you. However, no matter what you do with it, it will end up in the trash.

To everyone out there, the plastic straws in their drink seem harmless because they look small and, indeed, harmless. But are they harmless? Those tiny straws end up in a landfill and never decompose – and they never get recycled.

But why aren’t plastic straws recycled? Isn’t all plastic recyclable? These are the questions that most of you are asking yourselves right now. The majority of plastic straws are made from polypropylene plastic, which is marked with a number 5, and yes, it is recyclable. However, straws are just too small, and they get lost in the sorting process or fall through the conveyor belts. So they do not get recycled.

Another reason most plastic straws do not get recycled is that straws are contaminated with sticky substances, so even if they end up getting sorted, they are often discarded due to lack of cleanliness, high quantity, and poor quality of the plastic.

So why is this even a problem we should address? Straws are one of the biggest plastics produced, and they are often used once and discarded right afterwards. In the United States alone, over 300 million straws are used and discarded daily, which amounts to over 1.5 billion discarded straws each year. An estimated 1.4 million kilograms of straws are sent to the oceans and waterways every day. These straws get in the fish, and when we eat the fish, we consume the plastic. So what is the use?

The average time for plastic to biodegrade is 1000 years, and that depends on the environmental factors and type of plastic. So not only does it take time for these straws to degrade, but they also do no good to our ecosystem. Think about it: where do these plastics go once they degrade? Unlike carbon matter and other natural materials, when plastic degrades, it is broken down into smaller plastic particles called microplastics, which are then absorbed by the environment. These smaller particles are found in fish and other seafood that we eat.

So you can see that straws affect all aspects of our lives – the quality of our food, water, ecosystem, and air – because they never degrade. They merely break down into smaller particles that seem to disappear but are still present in the environment.

So what can you do about these straw issues? What exactly can you do to help? Simply say NO to plastic straws. Take your drinks without plastic straws, or instead use other straws made of materials like glass, paper, bamboo, or even steel.

Now that we have talked about all the bad that plastic straws can do for you, let’s talk about some good. It’s certain that you’ll still have some straws in your home, so instead of disposing of them, why not reuse them? Here are 20 different ways to reuse plastic straws.

Pen or Stylus Holder

Instead of disposing of your straw, you can tape one straw to the side of your notebook to have a pen or stylus holder with you. You can check YouTube for videos on how to do that.

Pin Holder

You can turn your straw into a pin holder. It is great to use this DIY hack when you are traveling. All you have to do is bend one end of the straw and close it with tape. Put all your pins into the other end and seal it with tape.

Small Vases

Did you know you could make tiny vases out of straws? You can watch some videos on YouTube on how to make small vases. Once you’ve made them, you can put them in your living room, office, or bedroom.

Cat Toys

If you have cats, you’ll know for sure that cats love straws. So don’t let those straws in your home go to waste. You can turn them into toys for your cats – it will increase the bond between you and your cat.

Single-Use Toiletry Dispensers

You know that annoying feeling when you are traveling and have to pack an entire container of sunscreen, conditioner, or lotion in your bag? The majority of us never bring everything and always leave one behind. But with this straw hack, you can carry everything along with you. Use a cigarette lighter to convert your straws into containers that can hold enough product to be used, so you don’t have to carry the whole container of shampoo when you just need a little. Just make sure you label what’s in each straw to avoid any confusion.

Eyedropper

You can create your eyedropper using this plastic straw hack. Insert a plastic straw into the liquid and close the second end of the straw with your finger. The liquid will stay in place until you’re ready to release your finger.

Hair Curlers

Who’d have thought that you could use drinking straws as hair curlers? I am sure you didn’t. You can use straws to create lovely waves. Make sure your hair is wet, separate them into sections, and wind them around a straw. Secure the end of your hair to the straw with a pin. After all of your hair is curled around the straw, blow dry your hair to set the curls before removing all the straws.

Vacuum Sealer

If you keep your food in a plastic bag, you want to be sure that you are getting as much air as possible out of the bag, because leaving air in the food causes it to oxidize rapidly and go bad. But why worry about that when you have a straw with you? Put your food in the bag and insert the straw in the bag. Then seal the zipper around the straw and suck out as much air as you can. Take the straw out of the bag and close it.

Prevent Tangles

If your jewelry keeps getting tangled, all you need is a plastic straw. Thread a chain through a straw and clasp it shut. This method helps to prevent your jewelry from tangling while traveling.

Unclog a Ketchup Bottle

You don’t have to create a mess to get your ketchup to pour again. When you insert a straw into the bottle of ketchup until it reaches the bottom and then remove it, the straw shape will allow air into the sauce, which will start flowing without hassle.

Easy-to-Make Seasoning Holders

You can carry your favorite seasoning without carrying the entire bottle in the same way you can with your conditioners and creams. All you need to do is fold one end of the plastic straw, shut it with tape, pour your seasoning into the other end and seal the other end with tape.

DIY Plant Watering

You can make your plants water themselves with this simple trick. All you need is a straw, a wine bottle, and a cork. You can watch videos on YouTube or search online for step-by-step instructions on how to create it. This hack will water your plants while you are away. It will keep water flow to a minimum so you can be sure the plants don’t drown. It will also save you the money of getting someone to water your plants while you are away.

Paintbrush Drying Rack

You can use the straws in your home to provide a great way to store all of your clean and drying paintbrushes. All you need for this hack is duct tape, a coffee can, and two straws. You can search online or watch videos on YouTube on how to make the paintbrush drying rack.

DIY Caulking Helper Tool

It might seem very easy to apply caulk, but it is not easy to make it look nice, let’s admit that. But all your days of messy caulk are over with a straw, because all you need to turn messy caulk into a smooth line is a straw. Run the tip of a PLASTIC straw along the wet caulk line. You can also decide to tape the straw (just a small length) into the nozzle of the caulking gun to get caulk into all the tight corners.

Improve the Aesthetics of Your Flowers

Yes, of course, you can enhance the aesthetics of your bouquet by sticking the too-short stems into straws after you’ve trimmed the straw to get the desired height and inserted the straw into your vase. Make sure you fill your vase with water, and fill it high enough so that the water reaches the stem.

Hull Strawberries

Yes, you can hull strawberries. Hulling strawberries means removing the white center and green leaves. You can easily hull strawberries by inserting a straw into the fruit. You should start at the pointy end of the strawberry and move the straw straight up. Hulling strawberries makes them look really nice.

Make Croquet Wickets More Visible

Most times when we play croquet, it can be really hard to see the wickets. But you don’t have to worry about the hidden wickets anymore. You can make the wickets more visible by running them through a straw before you insert them into the ground. This will help you aim better, because now you can see the croquet wickets easily – all thanks to plastic straws.

Save Your Coffee

We tend to have lots of things in our hands while driving, and coffee is one of them. If you are driving and you have coffee in hand, all you have to do is get a straw, fold it in half, and stuff the folded end into the opening in the lid of your cup. This will help prevent your coffee from spilling should you take any sharp turns.

Remove Cork Floaters in Wine

There are times when you try to open a bottle of wine, and the cork breaks up. Trust me; we have all been there. But what can you do? You can use a plastic straw to get the broken pieces out. All you have to do is place the straw over the piece of cork, then cover the other end of the straw with your finger to create a vacuum and pull the cork piece out. Repeat the process as needed. Search online and watch a video on YouTube to see how to use plastic straws to remove cork floaters in wine.

Create DIY Jell-O Worms

If you have children and want to have some fun with the family, you can create your own disgusting-looking jelly worms with lots of plastic straws. All you have to do is pour hot gelatin into the straws and allow the gelatin to cool. Once it has cooled, squeeze your jelly worms out of your plastic straws and have fun.

So there you have 20 ways to use the straws you have at home.

With the way things are going, does this mean there will be no more straws? The answer to that is NO! There are countless alternatives to plastic straws, such as stainless steel or bamboo straws. You can carry your stainless steel straw around, or you can get one at a bar.

One of the most common alternatives to plastic straws is paper straws. Paper straws are better for the environment than plastic straws. They are disposable and biodegradable. However, you should know that paper straws might get mushy if you take longer to finish your drink.

In addition, most companies are gunning for edible straws, straws that will be suitable for long, icy drinks. However, they might not be able to replace plastic straws. There are also other plastic alternative straws that are on the market. No one knows how economically viable these alternatives are, but they could end up replacing plastic straws for good.

The most important and reasonable alternative to a plastic straw is no straw at all. Why use a straw in the first place? You can drink your beverage without one. The truth is that while paper straws can reduce the use of plastic straws, they won’t fully eliminate the problem of plastic straws. The best way to get rid of plastic straws is to stop using straws.

Everyone knows that plastic straws are bad for the environment. We all know what they do to our ecosystem. So should we just go ahead and ban plastic straws? Although it is easy to say yes to this question, the solution is not as easy as it seems.

As a woman, you put on makeup and lipstick and go to a bar or restaurant to get something to drink. Would you rather drink from the bottle or with a straw?  Most women would prefer to drink from the straw. Also, cold, icy cocktails are difficult to drink without using a straw, and using a paper straw will become hazardous if they start becoming mushy in the drink.

And yes, these two cases make it hard to decide if we should go ahead and ban plastic straws or not.

That is not all. People with disabilities such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy need plastic straws to hydrate. If we put a ban on plastic straws, what about the needs of disabled people? Should we leave them to their fates while we live our normal lives?

Most importantly, banning plastic straws might not make the public aware of the environmental issues caused by single-use plastics. So what is the use?

Placing a ban on plastic straws might be the right thing to do, but we should focus on our biggest enemy: PLASTIC, not one of its constituents. We should focus on using less of everything plastic, be it plastic bags, water bottles, plastic cups, etc.

Conclusion

For some of us, plastic straws are useless in our lives, while for others, plastic straws are very useful.

Since we can’t say for sure that the plastic straws are going to be recycled and since we know that it takes 1000 years for plastic to decompose (depending on the plastic and environmental factors), we should reduce straw use completely. Learn to say NO to plastic straws.

If you keep using plastic straws that don’t get recycled, you are helping to create contamination that cost some cities millions of dollars per year to remove. Not only that, you are helping to poison our fish, sea, air, and ecosystem. This means you are also poisoning yourself, because these straws will end up in the oceans and get into the fish and seafood you eat.

So if you don’t have sensitive teeth, please tell restaurants that you don’t need a straw, or simply leave it in the paper wrapping so another customer can use it. If you know you love straws and can’t do without them, invest some money into buying a reusable straw and take it along with you wherever you go to avoid using plastic straws.

The Ultimate Apartment Gardening Solution: Time to Show your Creativity

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The Ultimate Apartment Gardening Solution: Time to Show your Creativity

It gives immense pleasure if you can grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, or some flowers to make your place look beautiful. But we urbanites often visit the farmers for all the fresh fruits and veggies, or we buy it from the local store without knowing how many days they are lying in there. Apart from that, we must not forget about how plants filter the air and help us in living.

Due to our schedule, we are not capable of maintaining a whole backyard garden by ourselves, or even worse, we do not have the position in our house to do it. Well, thank me later, I am about to give you ideas of growing a garden in your own apartment.

Why growing a garden is good?

If you can involve your whole family including the kids in growing a garden, it will be a great physical activity for them, as gardening needs the right amount of efforts. If the kids can get involved, then growing their own vegetables and fruit will make them happy and positive, and they will not throw any tantrums while eating. Other than that, the fruits and vegetables will be fresh and loaded with nutrients; they are a good source of phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Also check out what Harvard Medical School says about the immense health benefits of growing your own vegetables.

Apartment gardening for beginners

If you are thinking of gardening for the first time, you need to focus on your budget first. Do not overdo, it will waste your money as well as your effort. So for easy gardening for beginners, I would suggest going for small. Try planting one or two plants before investing a lot.

Think more about what you need. You can go for herbs or green vegetables rather than choosing an expensive and rare flower. It would help you financially from buying not so fresh herbs or salad greens. Which.co.uk has provided a brief idea of how much money you can save when you grow vegetables and fruits.

The ultimate guide to apartment gardening

You can grow your garden both inside and outside of your apartment. Let’s see which areas you can choose.

Outdoor Apartment gardening ideas:

Gardeners can rejoice if you have patios or balconies in your apartment, but a vital thing to keep in mind is the sunlight.

You need to understand that plants do require sunlight, but there are some plants which dry out quickly when it’s in too much sunlight.

  • More than six hours or full eight hours of direct sunlight means full sun.
  • Partial shade means four to six hours of sunlight.
  • Less than that is shade.
  • If your plants are getting sunlight through trees or leaves, then it is considered as filter sunlight.

You should know about the plants which will be appropriate in according to the sunlight your outdoor areas get.

Here’s an infographic for you to know about which veggies require how much sunlight.

Indoor apartment gardening ideas:

If your apartment doesn’t have a balcony, so don’t worry. You need to have some serious imagination power to choose a space for indoor apartment gardening. An easy finding would be on top of the table or in the corner of a room. Other than that you can choose a space near a window, or windowsill. In a broader scenario, you can select a wall and install some shelves in there; there you can have a wall garden. To add to the beauty, a fairy light will be so lovely.

Remember to do research on which plants you can grow inside of your apartment since it’s important to know which plants are the best fit for indoor apartment gardening.

The containers you can choose for both the cases are clay pots, plastic pots, hanging baskets, other than that you can use your creativity in making a wooden crate or anything you wish.

In case of small apartment gardening, consider the plants which will grow up rather than growing on the side. It will look good as well as save some space.

Gardening in your apartment doesn’t just entail beautifying a particular space; it needs dedication to thrive. You need to care daily by watering plants, feeding them, dealing with their presented problems like pests and insects’ infestations, and even harvesting. Let’s go through some solid ideas from Wikihow on how to maintain your indoor plants.

Here are some other factors which are worth mentioning:

Soil and plants are Friends Forever

If you are thinking of buying garden soil, you can do that as plants can grow in garden soil no matter where you plant it. The problem will arise if you need to move the pots around, as the garden soil is heavy and hard. While adding nutrients, Garden beds are comfortable to turn; this will not be possible for the pots with garden soil.

On the other hand, potting mix is light and fluffy, it holds the moisturizer that is needed for the plants, and don’t dry out the water.

Several types of potting mix can be found in the market. You can find different kinds of veggies, flowers. You need to make up your mind which plant you will grow first.
If possible go for organic potting mix.

Check out how to Make the best potting soil recipe for your plants, really easy.

Water: Even plants need to drink

You need to know how much time you can give to care about your plants. Some plants need watering more than once. So if you don’t have the time to do that, you should consider buying self-watering pots, and moreover, do check on the water availability in your apartment.

Fertilizer: Energy booster for your herbs

Fertilizer that contains twice as much phosphorus as potassium or nitrogen is considered as a good one. For potted plants, dry fertilizer is useful as water can carry it to the roots of the plants.
Some soil available in the market has already added fertilizer, if you are using that, you do not need to buy fertilizer.
Always wait for at least two weeks before adding fertilizer, as at the early stage the plants need to recover from any root damage.

Weather: Different plant, different weather

You should know about the weather conditions in your area. It can be windy or sunny or cold, so you need to pot plants analyzing the weather conditions.

  • Windy: if it’s too windy, then you need to follow some guidelines like if you want to save the fragile plants from the wind, you need to place larger plants in front of them, or you can use low pots and keep the plants near the floor. Too much wind dries the plants. So you should take care of them by frequently watering, if you do not have the time, go for drip irrigation system or self-watering pots.
  • For winter, gardening can be a little tricky. If you are planning to keep your plants out, then you need to choose those plants which are two times more cold tolerant, depending entirely on the weather conditions of your area.

Tools: Before you play with dirt

You will need some gardening tools to make your work easy. Many gardening tools are available today for modern gardening, however here I’m mentioning few which will be essential.

  • Gloves: you would not want your hands to get dirty. So you will definitely need a pair of hand-gloves. Try to choose a rubber or latex one. This will not only keep your hands clean but also will protect your hands from sharp tools or thorns of the plants.
  • Watering can: if you are using self-watering pots then you would not require a watering can; otherwise you have to have one. Buy watering cans that have measure mark; thus you can keep track of how much watering you have done to a plant.
  • Garden fork: as you need to let the air pass through the soil, you need to loosen it with a garden fork.
  • Pruning shears: this or garden scissors will help you to harvest small vegetables or to trim the unwanted branches or dried leaves of your plants.
  • Hand trowel: this you will need in case of planting small plants. Will recommend you to choose a hand trowel which is not heavy an comes with a rubber handle to have a better grip.
  • Herb drying rack: if you are growing herb in your garden, you need to have this to preserve your herbs for future use.
  • A container or bucket: it is for that time when you would require a tool but can not remember where you have kept it. For that reason, you need to place all your gardening tools in a container, so that you can find them any time you need.

Examples of fruits and vegetables you can grow in your apartment are tomatoes, carrots, green beans, salad greens, bell peppers, mushrooms, spring onions, avocadoes, lemons, cucumber, cauliflower, green onions, oranges, pineapples, strawberries, beets, pepper, and chillies, etc.

What fruits and herbs to grow in the apartment gardening

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are very popular when it comes to growing of plants in your apartment. So many controversies about tomato being a fruit or vegetable make it interesting to beat the odds. You can have them both! Tomatoes give little problems as long as you water it daily, expose it to sunlight and make sure the soil stays moisturized. Consistency is key in nurturing of plants. Therefore, to get the best results, follow the rules to the last.

Containers that can be used to store tomatoes include wooden nurseries, plastic containers and so on. These containers can be kept on the window sill for adequate exposure to sunlight. Tomatoes can be very attractive in your apartment. The bright red colour and green leaves stand out delicately.

Meyer Lemon

Meyer lemons are good for indoor plantings or home gardening. It can be sensitive to cold. Therefore, they need to be placed in a pot, close to the warmth, i.e., the sun.

For growth control, dwarf citrus trees should be purchased from garden stores. For maintenance, buckets or containers should be placed below the tree to secure the sticky sap the tree produces. It could cause permanent damage to surfaces.

Carrots

Carrots are relatively very easy to grow in your apartment. They should be put in containers and have a constant moisture supply. The containers should be perforated to allow healthy nurturing.

Moreover, the bright orange colour of carrots is very attractive and can put an upward curve on your face at any time of a given day.

Pineapple

Pineapples are exotic decorative fruits which are easy for home growth. Although they take a longer time to grow and take a lot of space, they provide beauty to the environment.

They are planted by utilizing the discarded bits of another pineapple – the crown is sliced off and planted. They feed on enough water and adequate sunlight for healthy growth.

Avocado

This is usually a first-choice fruit to plant by individuals who engage in apartment gardening. It is quite easy to go about, as what you need to achieve this, is another avocado.

The inside of one avocado is dug out, and the seed is placed inside a container, alongside water. Toothpicks can be utilized to create holes in the avocado.

Cauliflower

Cauliflowers also grow better inside. They may or may not be placed on window sills as they need cool weather to generate an impact. Cauliflowers need a consistent room temperature – neither too hot nor cold.

Another feature of them includes their graceful way of adding elegance to an environment.

Oranges

Oranges might tend to be technical to plant sometimes. A lot of research has to be carried out on the kind of tree to purchase.

For home adequacy, purchasing a tree of two to three years old is advisable. Likewise is a variety of Trovita and Calamondin dwarf trees coupled with a pot with perfect drainage.

Oranges usually take a year to harvest; provided sunlight and water are guaranteed.

Green Onions

Green onions are easy and fast to grow, and the best part is, they keep growing over and over again. You can start getting results as soon as the next day; final products can be seen after a week.

It doesn’t need much. All that’s required is either water or soil, in a sunny spot.

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are easy to grow. Although they take time, they are totally worth the wait. Bell peppers require a sunny environment and must be properly watered from time to time.

The wonderful and attractive red color of these peppers, provide a beautiful environment in the home.

Green Beans

These are great for first-time apartment gardeners. Green beans can be categorized into bush beans and pole beans.

As the name implies, pole beans have climbing vines, while bush beans are compact and don’t need support to stand. Hence, bush beans are the best for indoor apartment gardening.

They come in varieties of colours, shapes, as well as size. Green beans need at least six hours of sunlight for healthy development.

So, what are you waiting for? Choose some plants you want to grow in your garden, do a few types of research if the weather conditions permit those plants to grow, and then start with the gardening. One more thing, please make sure that your apartment has been given the access to grow plants; otherwise, all your researches, the money you have put into it will go in vain. I wish you all the good luck and happy gardening.

Buying a House without Realtor: 10 Best Tips for Home-Buyers

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Buying a House without Realtor: 10 Best Tips for Home-Buyers

A large number of people purchase their homes with the help of an agent, and only a small number of them do not involve the realtor while purchasing a house. Approximately 10% to 20% of the sales concerning home, buying represent transactions that are conducted without involving a realtor. However, most homes For Sale by Owner Sellers (FSOB) makes a commission payment to an agent of a buyer, some of them do not. Some of the FSOB would prefer to sell a home without an intermediary of a real estate agent, and in the organization, such sellers are said to be unrepresented.

One of the reasons why an unprecedented seller may not want to involve an agent while selling a home is money. This is because they are evading payment of real estate commission. They believe that paying a commission is more costly and even end up spending more than when they would have agent representation. Nevertheless, a good agent would get his payment through the negotiation process. A seller would gain, and a buyer would get a loss.

FSBOs are thought to undercharge prices of residential houses by the real estate agents in the industry. This favours the buyer. A home buyer would also have a suspicion that the seller probably does not want to disclose any defect present that is why he or she would not involve an agent of which it may happen.

10 Tips for Home Buying Without an Agent

It is important to be represented by an agent when purchasing a residential house. Therefore, any buyer should first inquire from the FSOB if he or she can be represented by a realtor. In such a case, the seller may agree and even be able to pay the agent a commission. This way, the buyer will not have to spend anything on the agent. It is therefore important to inquire if an agent can represent the buyer. If the seller declines the opportunity to be represented by an agent, below are guidelines to consider.

Visit the Homes

You should visit the home and see it for yourself once you find it on the
internet. Contact the seller or the listing realtor if they can allow you to tour the house. You can as well conduct an open tour. If you are to purchase the home without a real estate agent, you should inform the listing agent in case of any documents to sign, consult your attorney first before signing them.

Compare the Prices

Before giving an offer, compare the prices of different houses first. Prices of any active listing do not show the true value of the house. Therefore, you should be careful to compare the prices first.

Make Offers Smartly

You should create an opportunity in your offer. In case the offer does not agree with your expectations, there should be an option of canceling the contract without putting the deposit money at risk.

Home Inspection is a Must

Get the home inspected. Ask your acquaintances and relatives to recommend you to a person who can do the inspection. You should not choose one from the list offered.

Always Keep an Attorney Handy: Just in Case

Ensure that you have an attorney. When purchasing a home, there are a lot of legal documents, contracts, and processes that are involved. It is therefore important to have a lawyer. Hiring a real estate lawyer is less costly compared to commission payment that is made to the agent. Some estates would want you to have a lawyer despite having a realtor. Advice from the real estate lawyer costs between $200-$500. He, therefore, can advise you accordingly and have a review of your documents. Have a real estate agent as soon as you start documentation processes. He should be able to review your documents on time so that the process moves smoothly.

Claim your Insurance

Ensure that you purchase a title insurance policy or that the seller pays for it. The title should be very clean of any claims or impediments.

Mark these on Your To-Do List

The two most important tasks you should deal with are inspections and appraisals. Even though there are more tasks to deal with, the two should be dealt with first. It requires that an agent is present while undertaking these two tasks. If you do not have a buyer’s agent, the listing agent should handle these two tasks for you. Although others may happily finalize the deal, some will require you to compensate them.

Negotiation is Buyer’s Right: take your chances

You should be in a position to make and negotiate an offer until you reach an agreement. Upon finding the house that you want, you can now make an offer. Some listing agents may want a payment of part of the commission that the real agent normally gets. Your offer should offer detailed information that you are purchasing the house with a price less than the tagged price. You should also indicate that you as the buyer should not pay the agents to share the commission. All these agreements should be in writing, and the attorney should go through them. Your offer should also cover any privileges that come with it and protect the deposit cash if the deal becomes fruitful.

Closing the Deal

Close the deal. This entails many documents, and the attorney comes in handy. The attorney should go through all the contracts and forms. Once you have signed all the papers, submit the payment of purchase to the seller, and the house becomes yours finally.

Attention to Details while signing

Ensure that you have signed the agreement concerning the purchase and the fund escrow. Purchase agreement entails the earnest money made as a deposit that indicates that you are serious with purchasing the house and the final terms made during the sale. This last step confirms that the house is out of the market. The attorney or real estate agent should handle earnest money and escrow funds.

Conclusion

People think that upcoming homeowners shall not be able to buy a home without being assisted by an authorized realtor. However, the whole process can be done without a real estate agent. An attorney should be present to review all paperwork and the contracts before any signing. A home inspector should also be hired to carry out the appraisals and the inspections. If you are not a licensed professional contractor, do not inspect by yourself. Once an inspection is done, have a review of it. Be diligent because this way the realtor shall not lure you. If you do this, you will finally have your home without a realtor.

15 Brilliant Basement Bathroom Ideas

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15 Brilliant Basement Bathroom Ideas

Are you wondering what to do to your dark, unpleasant bathroom? Do you feel an overhaul can be your best choice? Well, this is the best option you can go for since some bathrooms have some unpleasant characteristics such as a cookie-cutter bathtub, sink, and mirror and toilet combination. Trust me, you wouldn’t wanna miss this top 15 cool & rustic basement bathroom ideas, so without further due, let’s get started.

Currently, there are latest designs used for bathrooms, which portray a fresh revolutionary look. Think of what we all feel a good bathroom should be. Look at things such as bold texture, wall-mounted toilets, and sinks that defy gravity, doorless cabinets and bathroom patterns occupying small spaces. You need to open your mind, forget some old tales and figure out what a bathroom should look like and that is why we are giving you nine steps to do this.

Add a Stylish Powder Room

This activity will be determined by the primary purpose of your basement, for example, if your basement is used for entertainment purposes then you need powder other than a full bathroom. A powder room is primarily a small space containing a toilet and sink. Therefore, your modeling at some extent it may involve some striking materials like gooseneck faucet stylish sinks and stone tiles

Indulge in Luxury Features

You will not avoid including a bath within the basement if a guest suite, parent or teen ar5e some of the facilities within the basement. You may be wrong to think since it is a basement; a bathroom is not a luxurious one similar to one in upstairs. In the guest bathroom, a curved front sink and a walk in shower are some of the luxurious features. For making the place interesting, rough-hewn stones of different sizes would be a great idea.

Keep Kids in Mind

You need to include a step stool for the kids to be able to reach the sinks if the basement involves kids. To add a colorful accent to the room you may need to attach unused paint cans on the walls; they will also be of paramount importance since they will still be used to hold fresh towels.

Plan for Good Lighting

Basement requires lighting especially if it is for a bathroom, note that this lighting fixtures in the shower must be made of waterproof lenses. Ceiling lights provide ambient lighting in front of this wall-size mirror illuminate the vanity.

Choose Water-Resistant Materials

It is important to select materials with functionality and style; stones tiles are there to sort you out since there are durable, easy to clean and water resistant, therefore, are preferred for floors and walls.

There are six different surfaces in this tiny practical corner; reason being is that they are complementary in texture and tone, visual harmony prevails.

Expand Space with Mirrors

Mirrors are used since they stretch wall-to-wall and countertop to the ceiling to give five by 7-foot models for the basement, which makes the bathroom more significant than it is. The mirrors also increase light by creating an illusion of double the windows and reflecting illumination from light fixtures.

Since checkerboard wallpaper is always visually busy, the alternative is enhanced by the mirror reflection making the room seem deeper. By having, a sink that measures 18 inches from front to back it saves a lot of counter space.

Find Room for a Full Bath

Since a basement bathroom is of small space, having a space area of 35 square feet can be of help because it can accommodate a toilet, shower, vanity or bathtub. Most of the building only allows ceiling heights of 84 inches—6 inches lower than other living areas.

Toilet, shower stall, and vanity are also found in the basement guest bathroom. An adjacent office, close the pocket door and bathroom teams up are needed to serve as a welcoming and private guest suite.

Use color to enlarge the Space

Two similar tones of ceramic tiles from a checkerboard cover the floor and walls in this bathroom and give the space a bigger look. The secrets to that are lack of pattern and solid color. While comparing a typical square shower and an angled shower, we can say an angled shower to the right is more efficient since it utilizes the space well.

Glass Blocks for Light and Privacy

Glass block is most preferred especially for the bathroom built at the basement on an aboveground exterior wall to bring in light and provide privacy. This is made possible since a large mirror over the sink reflects both the pendants lights and window on the opposite wall hence bouncing more light through the room.

Connecting fixtures to the main drain are very necessary while adding a bathroom to the basement, which may result in cutting through the concrete floor. In case the headroom is available, a solution can be made by elevating the bathroom so that the new plumbing lines and drain can be hidden under the floor.

Make the Bath Accessible

It creates a beautiful image when the bath is designed in different principles, for example, a wheelchair-accessible bath. This designs gave a stunning marble-lined basement bath features like a free door and raised thresholds making it easier to access. These dramatic features like pedestal sink and mirrors lit by long warm- light fluorescent tubes give adjacent vanity compartment.

Soften the Bath with Fabric

By use of decorative fabric makes bathrooms walls soft and gives a final change; this treatment is recommended for basements where condensation and moisture are not a bother. For upholstered walls which are found in a powder room are considered because it is small enough to keep the job manageable. It has made possible by staple batting to the walls then stretch and staple lengths of fabric over the batting. It is advisable to use hot glue to secure decorative welting over the staples. One can also paint the lower walls to look similar to stained wood wainscoting with bamboo molding.

Include a Laundry

A floor drain is needed by basement laundry room to work upon overflows or leaks and an exterior wall location so you can vent the dryer to the outdoors. Marble-top furniture-style vanity, stone tile floor, and full shower give a beautiful look to basement bathroom. Also paneled closet doors at one end open to reveal a stacked washer and dryer also add flavor to the bathroom.

Design a Multipurpose Basement Bathroom

A multipurpose basement bathroom offers a variety of duties, for example, can be used by the guest to bath and can have a space to do exercise. To take advantage of an above-grade exterior window put a treadmill tucks into the corner just beyond the partial wall. A partial wall can be of help if your basement does not have a window to accommodate a wall mount television to keep you entertained while working out.

Expand Space with a Light Palette

With a light palette, space always feels more significant than it is. Combination of limestone floor and wall tiles with white paint and limestone fixture are used to make the most natural light entering through the glass-block window. Limestone countertop and table-style vanity with an under mount sink give clean lines for an uncluttered look.  For the fluorescent tubes placed on each side of the medicine chest mirrors, provide shadow-free illumination for putting on makeup or shaving.

Benefits Of Bathroom Renovations

Often, homeowners love to remodel their bathrooms whenever they undertake home development projects. Enhancing your bathroom presents a wide range of benefits. You will enjoy these advantages both when intending to sell your house and when planning to stay in it for an entire lifetime. Thus, when considering renovating your premises either to enhance its efficiency, storage, aesthetics or general value, you should prioritize modifying your master and common bathrooms. Your guests, family and own self will cherish those benefits.

Renovating Bathroom To Create Space For Leisure

When restructuring your bathroom, you should purpose to improve its functionalities while making it more relaxing and comfortable. Thus, when remodeling it, you should consider building an unsuited. You might opt to give your typical tub the appearance of a spa while incorporating a tiled shower with several shower heads. Then, embrace materials and colors that will create a calm and serene ambience.

Remodeling Your Bathroom To Enhance Your Home’s Value

All realtors confess that most buyers and home seekers look at the condition of lavatories and kitchen first. Thus, the state of your bathroom will influence their decision heavily, enhancing the beauty of typical surfaces including countertops, faucets and tub surround pays. You could even seal some surfaces with fresh paint to attract buyers and sell your property at a higher price.

If you want to increase this value, even more, you might want to give it an unsuited if not an extra bathroom. Homes with a single bathroom are unquestionably cheaper compared to their counterparts with two or more bathrooms. Therefore, when uncertain of the best way to maximize your space, you should consult experts in bathroom renovation such as Lambert Brothers Construction. They will certainly provide the best advice.

Bathroom Renovations For Boosting Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

LED lights are gaining popularity over traditional lighting because of their efficiency. They use less energy and provide better lighting. You should also invest in energy efficient fixtures such as showerheads and low-flow toilets. Luckily, they pride in cost-effectiveness as time progresses. These energy efficient gears use less water, and thus you will no longer worry about losing water pressure. These green changes will minimize the effects of your activities on nature while at the same time saving the bucks that you spend on monthly bills.

Enhancing Your Bathroom’s Aesthetics

It goes without a word that you will adore the new looks of your modified bathroom and unsuited. You will cherish its current functionality as well as its appealing appearance. Although looks are just a drop in the ocean, they will aid in making you love your home more.

Adding Space To Your Bathroom

You risk feeling crowded in a bathroom especially when it cannot accommodate more than one person at the same time. Even so, a well-structured bathroom must feature adequate space. You should add space to your small sized bathroom or at least remodel and reconstruct it to increase its space using well-thought layouts. You should also utilize fixtures that fit in your design. Regardless of your needs, Experts can prove to be helpful. They will help in streamlining or adding storage space creatively in your house. You can trust them with renovating your bathroom.

Kitchen Remodel Checklist: Make your Kitchen Great Again

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Kitchen Remodel Checklist: Make your Kitchen Great Again

A kitchen remodel checklist will help you have a clear picture of what has to be done, who is to do it, when can you schedule it and approximate on the time and money that will be required for the project to be completed. 

 Jumping in headfirst when remodeling a kitchen might not the best idea. A remodeling project requires you to complete certain tasks that you might not have knowledge on such as setting a timeline for the project and obtaining the necessary building permits. This kitchen remodels checklist will be helpful in so many ways such as providing a basic road map that will help you think ahead towards your upcoming project. 

Determine A Budget

A budget will be important when creating your plan. Having an idea of what you are willing to spend from the outset will give you sensible expectations about what you can achieve and offset your project on a solid foundation. Having an idea of your budget will help sensible plan goals even without an idea of how much you are willing to spend. An unlimited budget comes with unlimited choices, therefore, making it hard to make any choices at all.


Pick Your Remodeling Season

The time of year you plan on your project may affect your plans. A kitchen remodels during the holidays would be a bad idea especially if you and your family are into entertaining during this time of the year. You, therefore, should consider starting the project after the holidays. If you also have any specials occasions planned such as a graduation party or a wedding, it is reasonable to plan the project to be completed at least two months before the event. Many homeowners prefer to remodel during the spring and summer seasons. You are able to have picnics and grill outdoors while your kitchen is under construction during the warm seasons. 

Read More >>How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor

Take Into Consideration Your Family Schedule

The construction process could affect family members. You have to consider school schedules and family activities when planning your kitchen remodel. It is a good idea to plan a remodel when your family has little commitments, and their schedules are flexible. You also have to remember about your pets (keep them away from the work areas for safety reasons).

Keep Account Of Your Physical Space

Knowledge of your own space will make it easier to determine your needs and wants, and the easier it becomes to work with a contractor. Check, whether you are plumbing, electrical systems and HVAC are in good shape. Hiring a building inspector will be necessary to determine which walls load are bearing before you plan to knock them down if you want to change the structural system of your home.

Look Up Building Codes And Acquire Permits If Required

Every jurisdiction has its codes and permit processes. A permit is a must have for alterations such as plumbing, structural, electrical and mechanical changes to your house.W3hen sorting the services of a contractor you should ask them whether they would take care of permitting on your behalf. Verify with your local construction division and their internet sites on the requirements and necessary paperwork. It could take as long as two weeks for your application to be reviewed. 

Create A Temporary Kitchen

You can set up a temporary kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and access to water for washing dishes. Think of meals that you can prepare without a cooktop. Paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic utensils will make things easier as you will not have access to the dishwasher or the kitchen sink. Remodeling during good weather is important here as you will be able to use an outdoor grill as an alternate method of cooking and a variety of meal options. 

Electrical Wiring

Our modern codes system could have you thinking that you are limited on options for outlets in a kitchen. Local building codes determine how many outlets and how far they have to be spaced. These codes should not be a determining factor on how you are electrical should be. Many homeowners are resolving to the horizontal installation of their outlets, to blend into a subway tile grid. In setting outlets in the bottoms of upper cabinets allows for easy access while completely obscuring the hardware. You may also have to plan ahead of time if you want to have an appliance garage (a cabinet with a door, installed on the counter, that houses small appliances and features built-in outlets) 

Identify Your Goals And Prioritize

 Remodeling your kitchen is a project that you will find rewarding later on, filled with decisions, choices of styles, budgeting and setting priorities. Your kitchen should reflect your interest, lifestyle, and tastes. List down your priorities. Do you want a particular design? An open model? Additional square feet? A cleaner, tidier look? Can you get rid of the luxury flooring to get all new appliances? When thinking about the colors of your floors, cabinets, countertops, and walls, keep in mind the complementary colors as well to ensure the aesthetics of your design.

Seek The Services Of A Design / Build Contractor

The design/build contractor can be of help in the design, finance and build your kitchen project. Consult with the contractor to agree on rates, research their prowess and determine their efficiency. Do not hesitate to ask for referrals or previous clients. Your contractor will discuss elements such as colors, styles, designs, appliances, floors, and countertops to help you remodel to a kitchen of your dreams.

Prepare Before Ordering

Flooring, countertops, cabinets, and appliances are not your regular kind of orders. You may want to consider two things while ordering space and time. You should order your products and materials in advance, and then wait for them to arrive before starting the project. Special order materials could take longer to arrive, and mishaps with the manufacturer or delivery company could cause unexpected delays. Inventory and inspect your orders carefully when they arrive. 

Enjoying Your Remodeled Kitchen

Remodeling your kitchen can be a long process, but worth it in the end. Whether you are remodeling to sell or to your dream kitchen in the home of your dreams, you have put in the work, and now you have to relax. Where will you store everything? Put together a huge, secure storage region just like a garage, porch, dining area or local storage space. Cabinets and flooring will have to be stored in a temperature-controlled area. Extreme cold, heat, moisture, dryness, and humidity will trigger damage, specifically to wood items, and can void the guarantee.

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