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“In a kitchen or hallway, I suggest placing these lights four to six designers to come to your home and consult
feet apart with a wide aperture to allow a wash of light. In a living
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with you whatever your needs may be.
aperture lights chosen based on the task,” Wilson says. Color, furniture placement, furniture choices,
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Style, Substance
Pay Off in Home
Remodeling
By Erik J. Martin
Your Space,
Your Dream...
When you put money into the stock market, it’s inevitable that some
of your chosen stocks and funds are going to outperform others you
picked. And it’s practically impossible to predict ahead of time which
ones will be smart bets.
When you invest in home improvement, on the other hand, you can
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a better return on investment (ROI). to your existing one, call us.
In its recently published 2019 report, Remodeling indicates that
upgrades yielding the highest costs recouped are a garage door
replacement (97.5% ROI); manufactured stone veneer (94.9%); minor The Size of Bathrooms has almost
kitchen remodel (80.5%); wood deck addition (75.6%); and siding
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maximize space in your bathroom.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 and just don’t get that back when they go to
sell,” says Julie Upton, Realtor with Alain Pinel
“There are two types of home improvement
Realtors in Marin County, California.
projects worth considering: purely esthetic
Nevertheless, Steve Booz, vice president of
improvements made to enhance your home’s
marketing for Columbus, Ohio-headquartered
appeal to potential buyers, assuming you want
Royal Building Products, believes the top ROI
to sell soon; and projects that actually save you
projects ranked by in the 2019 Cost vs. Value
money and/or make your life more comfort-
Report are safe bets.
able,” says Ken Summers, co-founder of Dayton,
“This report lines up with not only what
Ohio-based Comfort Institute. “It’s the money-
homeowners want in their homes today but sup-
saving, comfort-improving projects that really
ports major trends, too. The most common
make sense if your goal is to enjoy your home
remodeling themes we hear repeated are
while you’re living there.”
upgrading our indoor and outdoor living spaces
Put another way, don’t necessarily nix a
and having low-maintenance exteriors,” says
desired home upgrade just because it may pro-
Booz. “If you look at Remodeling’s list of proj-
duce a lower ROI than you’d prefer.
ects that drive the most value, eight of their top
“If you’re going to get years of enjoyment out
10 projects accomplish one or both of those
of the improvements that you’re considering
goals.”
and are okay with not recouping a high return
Before embarking on any project, pre-plan-
on investment, by all means proceed,” says
ning is crucial, the experts agree.
Collier. “But if you are moving sooner rather
“Talk to a Realtor in your neighborhood to see
than later, your money is often better spent on
what he or she thinks about your plans and if it
your next home than on expensive remodeling
will increase the marketability of your home,”
upgrades.”
recommends Upton. Additionally, shop around
That’s because the next owner may not value
carefully for a qualified remodeling contractor,
your lavish room addition or costly master bath
“and get at least three quotes for any potential
remodel as much as you do.
work.”
“Not paying attention to what and how much
Lastly, “expect to spend time researching col-
you should spend on a renovation can be an
ors, finishes, and trends so that the final prod-
expensive learning experience. You’ll learn that
uct is something you’re going to be happy with
many buyers just don’t care that you spent
$200,000 to remodel the kitchen and add a bath- for years to come,” recommends Collier.
room. People often over-improve their homes
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The National Association of Realtors’ For those looking to have a final product
2019 Remodeling Impact Report reveals that improved a home’s functionality and Complete kitchen renovation 16% 9%
the top remodeling projects as reported by livability, 41 percent of preferred hiring a New wood flooring 10% 7%
2,287 homeowners. professional. New master suite 4% 3%
HVAC replacement 4% 1%
Basement conversion to living area 3% 4%
Insulation upgrade 2% 2%
Hardwood flooring refinish 2% 3%
Add new bathroom 2% 1%
Closet renovation 1% 3%
Attic conversion to living area 1% 1%
Other projects 14% 24%
Exterior renovations
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Roofing 39% 35%
Vinyl and wood windows 17% 24%
Vinyl siding 15% 16%
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That’s because, when applied to a home, the industrial style doesn’t have
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Instead, it can create an inviting and open space with an attractive
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“At its core, industrial design involves creating a space that feels like it
was once used for industrial purposes. Industrially designed spaces often
share common elements like concrete floors, high ceilings steel and tim-
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Ideal candidates for a feature wall are homeowners who aren’t afraid of show-
casing some personal style in their space.
“You should like open, breathable spaces and want something different,” adds
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Be forewarned that a feature wall can come with a higher price tag spent on
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When planning a feature wall, “I suggest choosing a pattern tile with a match-
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Linden says feature walls often work best when they contrast at least slightly
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“You don’t want to clash with your cabinets, but you don’t want them to blend
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mirrored tile, which is super easy to clean and makes your kitchen look bigger.”
If in doubt, try a neutral approach.
“All-white tiles, such as simple subway tile in a brick or herringbone pattern,
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As for the longevity of the feature wall backsplash, the pros expect it to stick
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Transform your bathroom — and treat yourself — to these trending indulgences
By Nancy Mattia Black is the real deal, showing its 3 Lighted mirrors
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This mirror coordinates nicely with
Though it’s the smallest room in frames, vanity legs—anywhere you
a floating vanity. “It eliminates the
the house, the bathroom is a spec- want to make a strong yet sultry
need for a light fixture,” says
tacular place for an upgrade. statement.
O’Dwyer, “and creates a streamlined
Because of the room’s cozy size, a
look that works in a large space but
luxe item will pop as soon as some- 2 Floating vanities is ideal for a small space.“
one walks through the door. If you want an elevated bathroom
Everything from lighted mirrors to experience, install a floating vanity,
matte black faucets is making it big says Nicole S. O’Dwyer of NS
this year. And recently seamless Designs, an interior design firm in
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4 Wall-mounted toilets
Bathroom Remodel
There’s something very sleek and
modern about a toilet that “floats” on
the wall, its plumbing and working
parts hidden from view. A wall-mount-
ed toilet is an extravagance—it’s prici-
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likely need to make plumbing altera-
A kitchen might be the heart
tions—but if your bathroom lacks in
square footage, the indulgence may of the home, but renovating
be worth the price since some models
can save you up to 12 inches of bathrooms is an emerging trend
space. out. Exposing the plumbing creates
an industrial look that feels both rus- Consider that 25 percent of homeowners aim to renovate their
5 Round-cornered tic and luxurious. baths over the next 12 months versus 15 percent who are prepar-
rectangular mirrors ing for a kitchen redo, according to homeowners surveyed for
When is a rectangle not a rectangle? 7 Fine Art on Walls HomeAdvisor’s True Cost Report. Baby boomers plan to spend up
When it’s got soft corners that look When you’ve acquired a work of art to $1,000 more, but millennials are twice as likely as boomers to
fresh and modern, less severe than and are considering where to put it, finish a bathroom remodel – spending an average of $1,896 on the
the traditional figure’s edges. Framed the bathroom probably doesn’t project. Popular inclusions in those bath reboots include upgrad-
or not, this new shape is a reflection make the cut. But why not? There’s ed cabinets, flooring, shower doors, tile and creative lighting, per
of good taste and style. Combine two no rule that says you can’t decorate the report.
trends and hang a rounded rectangu- the bathroom with art—if you do put Why are so many folks clamoring for a new or enhanced bath-
lar mirror in a matte black frame. up a painting or photograph, the room? The reasons are rampant.
room might start feeling more like a
“Many people chose to renovate their kitchens over the past 20
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CONTINUED from PAGE 21 not only cause unnecessary clutter, gather the toys they haven’t played each rotation, Caputo says.
they pose safety risks. “Cleaning out with in a while and put them in the If your kids are older, give them a
Most importantly, sign up for cloud- the medicine cabinet is a quick, easy, basement or attic. bin and a monetary incentive to get
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lot of time. A computer is searchable, “Children in particular don’t do well
while a file cabinet is not. with towel racks. They’ll use hooks so
much sooner,” Turner says.
Day 2: News You Can Use Hooks decrease the likelihood of a
By definition, a bulletin is a summa- heap of damp towels on the floor and
ry of news or current events. Yet make it easier to remember whose
kitchen and home office bulletin towel belongs to whom.
boards tend to become burial sites
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ancient history. Reality Check
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pings and toss everything that’s out- a size 6 for years, donate those
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to their proper places if you wish to use them,” Caputo says, adding that
file them for future reference or save if you slim down, you’ll probably want
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Only items pertaining to current or Without overthinking, do a quick
upcoming events belong on a bulletin wardrobe purge, parting ways with
board. clothing that is worn out, dated or
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Do a 60-minute paper purge, start- which hog less closet space than
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printed materials accumulate. Many Caputo has a trick to deal with the
printed materials are readily available “maybes” that are just too hard to
online, including user manuals, take- get rid of: Hold on to them for now.
out menus, recipes, catalogs, maga- The point of this exercise is to make
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15-minute blitz, dispose of papers ones. Hang all the hangers back-
and books that are accessible online. ward, with the hook facing outward.
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Cold papers are files that are rarely bottles, travel mugs. Downsize the
needed but can’t be thrown away, collection to avoid precarious stack-
such as tax returns, Caputo says. ing.
They can be boxed, labeled and
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high shelf. Start rotating toys to minimize clut-
Day 4: Bathroom Blitz ter and keep children’s interest
piqued. When children are away,
Expired medicines and cosmetics
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Potential culprits behind thinning grass
Thick grass is often a hallmark of a healthy black or a silvery gray, causing the leaf blade
lawn. If grass begins to thin, homeowners to shred and curl. After the blades have shred,
may feel as though all the time and effort they they turn brown and die. The grass thins
spent tending to their lawns was for naught. because stripe smut makes it vulnerable to
Thinning grass can be caused by any num- problems like drought.
ber of things. And while it might take a little
effort to address, thinning grass can be treated
if homeowners correctly identify that cause
Ascochyta leaf blight
Lawns suffering from ascochyta leaf blight
of the problem. will become straw-colored. According to the
lawn care and pesticide experts at Ortho®,
Leaf spot the different fungi and when they typically
when a lawn is affected by ascochyta leaf
The Center for Agriculture, Food and the blight, its healthy grass blades will be mixed
strike can help homeowners identify what is
Environment at the University of Massachu- in with diseased grass blades. Most prevalent
causing their grass to thin. In such situations,
setts Amherst notes that leaf spot diseases in the spring, this disease can affect grass at
professional landscapers can be invaluable
affect both cool- and warm-season turfgrasses. any time during the growing season. That’s
resources as well.
Various fungi can cause leaf spot. Symptoms because the ascochyta fungi invade leaf blades
and the timing of the appearance of leaf spot through wounds, such as those that can result
will vary depending on which fungi is causing Stripe smut from mowing. Ortho® notes that dull lawn
the problem. For example, bipolaris soroki- The University of Maryland Extension mowers can contribute to the disease, which
niana, which affects grasses in warm, wet notes that stripe smut primarily poses a threat might disappear on its own and can even re-
summer months, produces small spots that to Kentucky bluegrass that is older than three turn after it’s seemingly been cured.
are dark purple to black. Dreschslera poae years. Pale green streaks that run parallel to Various issues can cause grass blades to
is another fungi that causes leaf spot, and the veins in the leaves and leaf sheaths are thin. Working with a landscape professional is
it also produces dark purple to black spots. symptomatic of stripe smut, which tends to a great way to combat such issues before they
However, it tends to appear in the spring when be noticed in spring and fall, when weather is compromise the look of a lawn.
the weather is cool and moist. Understanding cool. As the disease progresses, stripes turn
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Container gardening for beginners
Gardening is a rewarding activity that there must be ample drainage in the container.
gardening enthusiasts can’t wait to get back to Don’t focus too much on the size of the holes,
once the weather warms up. Many gardeners just make sure that they allow excess water to
find getting their hands dirty while tending to drain out from the pot.
a garden can be a great form of escapism. In Don’t forget to feed your
addition, growing one’s own fruits and veg-
etables can be great for the environment. plants. Potting soil won’t necessarily have
Though it’s easy to assume gardening is an nutrients that plants can access, so many
activity exclusive to homeowners with their container gardeners must fertilize the soil so
own yards, that’s not the case at all. Container plants can thrive. Good Housekeeping notes
gardening can make it possible for anyone to that watering with diluted fish emulsion,
garden regardless of where they live. seaweed extract or compost tea can help plants
The benefits of container gardening go thrive. Feed once every two weeks to start,
beyond making gardening accessible to every- adjusting the schedule thereafter depending on
be placed so it gets as much light as it needs to how the plants respond.
one. Many plants grown in containers are less
thrive. Some plants need a lot of light, while
susceptible to disease than plants grown in the
others can thrive with a lot less. By conducting Seek advice. Local gardening centers
soil, which can reduce reliance on potentially can be great resources for novice container
a light audit before choosing plants, you can
harmful pesticides. Container gardens also gardeners. Such centers can recommend
determine if your home is most conducive to
tend to be easier to maintain than traditional plants with a history of thriving in the area
plants that require a lot of a light or those that
gardens, making gardening more doable for as well as plants that might be more compat-
need little light to get by.
people with especially hectic schedules. ible when containers are placed next to one
Container gardening can be simple, and nov- Make sure containers have another.
ices can consider these tips when planning and ample drainage. The gardening experts Container gardening can bring gardening
ultimately tending to their first gardens. at Good Housekeeping note that drainage to any home, whether it’s a light-filled pri-
Conduct a light audit. Walk around holes are essential when choosing contain- vate home or an apartment where sunlight is
your home to determine where your plant can ers. Waterlogged soil can be fatal for plants, so sparse.
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