Whirlpool/PUR Side By Side Refrigerator Push Button Cyst Reducing Water Filter 1-Pack #4396710

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Price : $31.94

Features

  • NSF certified refrigerator water filter retains beneficial fluoride in water while reducing chlorine taste and odor
  • Also reduces cysts, asbestos, particulates, lead, mercury
  • Replace every 6 months

 

Product Description

Grille Refrigerator Water Filter, Push Button, Ice & Water Filter, Reduces Cysts, Asbestos, Chlorine’s Taste & Odor, Particulates, Lead, Mercury & More, Retains Beneficial Fluoride, NSF Certified, Replace Your Filter Every 6 Months.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-07-09
The filter is exactly what we expected. You can expect some sputtering of the water just after you install the new filter. It’s only air in the line and will clear up after a few glasses have been dispensed.

Review date : 2008-06-06
These are easy to install, and seem to to a good job. Very expensive, considering they only last 6 months (works out to $60/year), but this is what you agree to when you purchase a fridge that requires filter changes.
This seller had them for under $30 a piece, with no tax or shipping, about the best I’ve found.

Review date : 2008-05-27
I am very please with this water filter. It does what it is supposed to do. The water tastes great. The refrigerator monitors the life of the filter and when time comes to replace is very easy. They last about 3 months. My whole family loves our great tasting water. I have never had a problem with this filter.

Review date : 2008-04-15
I’ve ordered from this company several times. They’re always quick and send the right item. Great job.

Review date : 2008-02-21
When the filter needs replacement, expect the water to flow very slowly from the dispenser. This item is very easy to install in the fridge. Make sure you do not accidentally throw away the end piece that is actually a part of your fridge, not the filter.

Got Attic Mold? Lets Talk Energy Conservation!

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It happens to countless homeowners around the end of the year - you make the annual visit to your attic to collect the holiday decorations and what do you find? Spots and blotches covering the bottom of the roof sheathing.

Worse yet - it turns out to be attic mold!

What does energy conservation have to do with mold in the attic? Well if you take a step back and consider how the house behaves as system, they are often directly related.

Building science experts have long been using the house as a system approach to diagnose the cause and origin of building defects.

For example, ice dams. These are often caused by warm air seeping into the attic which causes the snow and ice on the roof to melt. The water drains to the edge of the roof (which is colder than the rest of the roof because it is an overhang and not warmed by the attic), freezes and creates an ice dam. As this process is repeated daily, the ice dam grows larger. Eventually water is forced under a shingle where it can seep into the house.

Understanding how the house behaves as a system and the various causes and effects is necessary to diagnose most building related problems.

But how about that attic mold? How did it get there?

Mold requires chronic moisture to form and to thrive, so source(s) of moisture must be present. Possibly the moisture came from outdoors. The roof is newer and a quick check of the roof shows no obvious damage or leaks.

Possibly the moisture came from indoors. During the heating season, the interior of the house frequently has high moisture levels, especially bathrooms and kitchens. A quick check shows that all bathroom fans, kitchen vents, etc. are properly ducted completely outdoors and not into the attic. The amount of insulation looks good and the attic is well ventilated.

Don’t give up - you are almost there! Remember the house as a system? You know that warm, moist air is in the house, but how is it getting into the attic?

By air leaks! Air leaks are the leading source of energy loss in most houses, and a frequent source of chronic moisture that can cause attic mold.

Most homeowners are well aware of air leaks around windows and doors (especially old ones), but many overlook the numerous gaps leading directly into the attic!

Have a look around the attic and you may find large gaps around recessed lights and fans, holes where wires or pipes are installed, even large gaps around the chimney.

And don’t overlook the whole house fan and especially the folding attic stair - a big, uninsulated hole in your ceiling that is often overlooked!

These gaps can add up to a large hole that allows warm, moist air from the house to flow right into the cold attic. The warm moist air condenses on the cold roof sheathing, creating chronically damp conditions that can lead to attic mold growth. And the energy loss - it can be like leaving a window open all winter long!

Seal these air leaks and you stop a significant moisture source. And just think of all the energy you can save and the cold drafts you can stop!

Mark D. Tyrol is a Professional Engineer specializing in cause and origin of construction defects. He developed several residential energy conservation products including an attic stair cover and a fireplace draftstopper. To learn more visit http://www.batticdoor.com

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Five Questions to Ask before Making Do It Yourself Home Improvements

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Do you have a home-improvement project coming up? Lots of people today are taking on almost any home-improvement project you can think of on their own. But before you begin, here are five questions that you need to ask yourself.

1. Do I really know how to do this? — yes, it’s tempting to just jump in with both feet and tackle any home-improvement job that comes along. After all, it’s going to save money if you do it yourself, right? Not necessarily. There are some jobs around the home that demand much more skill than others. For instance if you don’t really know what you’re doing with plumbing or electrical systems, you could not only cost yourself a lot of money, but you could also get hurt. So think long and hard before starting those kind of home-improvement projects on your own.

2. Do I have enough experience? — other home improvement projects, such as plastering, aren’t necessarily difficult to do, but they do require a certain amount of talent and experience in order to make the finished product come out right. So if you care about the way the job is going to look when it is done, make sure that you have the experience needed before you start.

3. Do I have the time to finish this job? — a lot depends on your daily schedule. If you have nothing but time on your hands, it may not matter how long this job takes. On the other hand, if you work for a living, and are doing this in your spare time, then it may actually pay you to have someone else do the work while you are still earning money. Just keep in mind that any home-improvement job is probably going to take you longer to accomplish than the average professional, and you should plan accordingly.

4. Do I have the necessary equipment? — there are several jobs around the home that require special equipment to accomplish. Of course, you can probably rent almost any tool that you will ever need. But that gets very expensive very fast. So if you have a budget for each home improvement project that you tackle, make sure that you have figured in the cost for any specialized tools that will be needed before you get started. Another solution is to check among your network of friends and family to see if any of them might have the tools that you need.

5. Is this job allowed? — some projects are simply going to have to require a permit in order to be legal. Don’t ever try to complete a project without a permit if the laws require it in your area. It can be irritating and frustrating to have to get your plans approved before you get started, but it just simply has to be done.

One of the biggest problems that homeowners face when they start out on do it yourself home improvements is the lack of proper planning. Don’t let that happen to you. Before starting any project, ask yourself the five questions listed above and they will help you start out on the right foot.

Thad Pickering writes on many consumer related topics including home improvement. You can find out more about do it yourself home improvements and do it yourself home repair by visiting our Home Improvement website.

All The Comforts Of Home - Or Home Office!

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With the continued explosion of small business startups these days, home office setups are becoming more and more of an issue. You need all the standard equipment of a brick and mortar business, but can you afford them? And does it really make a difference? The answer to both questions is yes!

Many home business entrepreneurs feel that if they don’t have clients stopping by, they don’t need to have a good office setup. An old desk, your child’s forsaken bookshelf, a chair from the kitchen table, and a miscellaneous table or two will work just fine. The rest is just fluff.

However, consider these things. Every human being responds to his/her surroundings in one form or another. When your office looks like a professional place of business, you actually respond by being more professional with your clients and vendors. But more importantly, “leftover” desks and chairs are normally not as comfortable as furniture specifically designed for an office. When you spend a tremendous amount of time at your desk, you physically need it to be as comfortable as possible.

Chairs that provide little support, desks that don’t offer enough space or aren’t ergonomically correct, and a setup that does not lend itself to ease and functionality often cause back, neck, shoulder, and eye strains. These may only manifest themselves in the form of fatigue at first, but eventually can develop into more serious conditions.

If you intend to work at home full-time, make sure you have the best equipment you can have. You’ll need a chair designed to offer full support over long periods of time. You’ll want a desk that offers ample space, with a keyboard tray to help prevent shoulder strain. You’ll also need your monitor placed at eye level and to have even, natural lighting in the room.

Think you can’t afford all these things? Sure you can! Check your local phone directory for used office furniture. You’ll be amazed at the bargains you can find. I recently purchased a used desk that was in perfect condition for only $225. The new price was $650. Office chairs, bookcases, printer stands, lamps, and all types of other office furniture were available at 50%-80% off. I could have revamped my entire office for the price of one desk bought at retail.

Other options? Check your Sunday newspaper for “going out of business postings”, auctions, and used furniture listings. There are bargains to be found everywhere.

When it comes to your small business, you need to consider yourself and your well-being first. After all, if YOU aren’t in good shape, how can your business be? With a little investigation, you can have all the comforts of home (or home office) for a fraction of the cost.

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Black & Decker VPX903X1 Li-Ion VPX Starter Set With Power Screwdriver Cut Saw Flashlight And VPX Battery With Charger

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Price : $41.97

Features

  • VPX starter set with power flashlight, cut saw, screwdriver, battery, and charger
  • All VPX products are powered by either one or two lightweight 7-volt VPX batteries (one included)
  • The VPX family of products includes a broad variety of home and workshop tools, with more to come next year
  • 7-volt battery with charger; screwdriver; cut saw with 2 blades; flashlight with 3 bulbs
  • Weighs 8.5 pounds shipped; covered by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

 

Product Description

VPX, Charge Starter Set, Includes Cut Saw, Screwdriver, Flashlight, 1 VPX, Battery, 1Port Charger, VPX, 1301x 1VPX Cut Saw, Versatile Design, Cuts Almost Anything, Anywhere, Anytime, Tool Free Blade Change, Accepts Standard Jig Saw Blades, 2 Included, 1401 1VPX Flashlight, Breakthrough Lithium-Ion Technology, Up To 5 Hours Of Runtime Per Charge, Belt Clip&Adjustable Bungee Cord Allow You To Secure Flashlight Almost Anywhere, 1101x 1VPX Screwdriver, Design Performance, All The Power In A Compact&Comfortable Size, Control At Your Fingertips, 2 Speeds For Screw Driving&Light Duty Drilling.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-06-05
I really like this set, and for the price (I paid fifty bucks on Amazon) you can’t beat it! Only four stars because the flashlight could be brighter.

I used the saw to trim some posts on my picket fence, and the driver has come in handy numerous times. The flashlight is a pretty weak compared to my other LED flashlights, but it’s not bad.

It’s about what you can expect from light duty cordless power tools and at a very decent price. The battery system is pretty nifty, and a LOT more powerful that the old Flex-Charge or whatever it was that Black and Decker had several years ago for their interchangeable battery system.

I’d recommend this to my friends, for sure.

Review date : 2008-04-21
I did not buy the starter kit, just the handsaw which came with one charger and one battery. The saw is actually very handy and it has good run time off of the one VPX battery. I use it primarily to cut holes in drywall instead of my DeWalt rotary cut-out tool. It’s much neater. The back and forth movement of this handsaw’s blade allows the drywall dust to basically fall downward while the high-speed rotating action of the cut-out tool hurls it about in all directions.

Although the sawblade has a tendency to bounce a bit, once you get the hang of holding it at the correct working angle and letting the saw do the work, it performs smoothly. And, with a little practice and the right blade, you can successfully make plunge cuts into softer material like drywall and thinner material like 1/8" pressboard.

I use special inexpensive drywall jigsaw blades that ACE Hardware sells. Their blades are shorter - an important consideration when cutting holes into drywall - and the teeth make a good, quick and clean cut in the drywall itself with minimal edge tear out. On several occasions, I have used a metal cutting jigsaw blade to cut through some metal shelving and also an aggressive wood cutting jigsaw blade to quickly go through firring strips.

The toolless blade change feature is simple and quick. The combination of the two switches required to make this saw operate can be a bit tiring to deal with at times but having only one trigger with no safety in place could be disastrous. So, it’s a necessary and worthwhile inconvenience.

If you’re looking for a handy saw for light and/or occasional cutting jobs, check this 7.2V VPX handsaw out. It’s a very good compromise between a manual keyhole saw and an electric reciprocating saw.

Review date : 2008-04-15
This set gets mixed reviews.
The driver has plenty of punch, and is easy to use. plus the lith -ion power stores well. B & D missed the chance to hit a home run by not having a clutch — it’s too easy to stip screw heads. Also, a light would help. Switching seems stiff and cheap, but servicable.
The saw is all but useless for me. I cut just as fast in metal using a hand held hack saw (really!). Same with wood. Hand tool was faster. Way too little power, alhtough it’s a handy shape and easy to change bits. This isn’t a home run. It fact, it barely makes it to first base.
The light is impressive. Light weight. Seems to run forever, and throws pretty good light.
Also, they could give you the darn set free and still make money on the batteries. I’ve already bought two extras @ $20 each. And where is that carry case? B & D, to whom I’ve been a loyal customer, had half the right ideas and missed hitting the nail on the head in several key areas. Overall, I would not recommend this to others.

Review date : 2008-04-06
This is a great set. I was able to buy it for less than the price of a replacement battery for my old drill driver. It is light in weight but great in power for household use. I added the converter and have used it with my cell phone. I plan to add all of the VPX tools and another battery in the future.

Review date : 2008-04-05
Very handy, performed like expected. Great for the small jobs.
As happy as I am with it,
just be warned not to expect a replacement for the full size type saw.

Cordless screwdriver works excellent & flashlight is good too.

I would recommend a 2nd battery to avoid pausing a project for the few hours it takes to re-charge from dead.

That is all.

10 Things To Consider When Remodeling Your Bathroom

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There are many home improvement projects, but few can provide the benefits of a bathroom remodeling project. Remodeling the bathroom can be a great way to add real value to your home while increasing the enjoyment level of yourself and your family.

There are a number of things to consider before undertaking such a major project, however, such as:

1.Have a detailed inspection of your bathroom done before you start. It is a good idea to have a plumber inspect your current bathroom for leaks and other problems. Remodeling time is a good time to fix any leaks and update the fixtures.

2.Pay attention to energy efficiency. Chances are you will be able to save money in the long run by installing low flow toilets, water saving showerheads and other energy efficient fixtures.

3.Sketch out your proposed bathroom design. It is important to plan carefully for what you will do with the space. If you want a larger bathtub, or even a whirlpool, be sure to sketch it out and make sure you have enough space.

4.Pay attention to storage space. Storage space is at a premium in many modern bathrooms. You may be able to use your bathroom remodel to gain more cabinet and storage space.

5.Prepare a realistic budget for the project. No remodeling project can be successful without a realistic budget. Take the time to draw up an honest budget, and try your best to stick to it.

6.Shop around carefully. The prices on the same fixtures can vary quite a bit between stores. Be sure to shop around for what you need in order to get the best price.

7.Find a reliable contractor. For most people, remodeling the bathroom is not a do it yourself project. It is important to find a contractor who has experience with plumbing and remodeling bathrooms.

8.Pay attention to color. A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference when remodeling the bathroom, but many people fail to take this important and inexpensive step. Painting the bathroom with a fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference.

9.Stay organized. Proper organization is essential to a successful bathroom remodeling project. Use a calendar to keep track of important deadlines, and remain organized as you go forward.

10.Keep your eye on the ball. It is important to see the bathroom remodeling project as a whole project. Even though there are many small hurdles to tackle, it is important to see the project as a whole.

For more information on home improvement and bathroom remodeling, take a look at our comprehensive home improvement guide at http://www.get-home-improvement.com.

Brooke Sikula is a freelance writer based in Ventura, CA and maintains her own website at http://www.brookesikula.com. She is also a regular contributor to http://www.homesfix.com.

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Cabinet Updates - 10 Tips

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1.One abstract at a time!

When attractive on a bag transformation project, it’s prizewinning not to overtake one’s self. It’s essential to garner your battles digit at a time. Doing a rank kitchen change crapper be expensive and instance consuming. This article module pore on an cushy compartment improvement for meet most whatever verify of do-it-yourselfer. You crapper spend the floor, furniture top, and contrivance replacements for boost downbound the road. We are choosing to renew the existing compartment boxes for digit reasons, a) only the cost, and b) the existing boxes hit more longness than anything on the mart today that would change them.

2.Paint the compartment boxes.

Older homes mostly hit Stygian onerous bactericide on them. To vanish or refinish the bactericide would be kinda instance intense with restricted results. The easiest and most hammy instruction is to makeup the compartment boxes. This crapper be a stark albescent for cushy upkeep and repair, or something more flaming for a more equal look.

3.Replace with newborn doors.

One of the large obstacles with a compartment improvement is how to garner dilapidated doors. They rarely distinction up substantially and ofttimes nowadays are chipped, unsmooth or meet stark abused. The most trenchant artefact to cipher this is to change them with a stunning upraised commission entranceway in whatever of a difference of hardwoods or only ingest a makeup evaluate entranceway that you crapper correct or pronounce the colouration you varnished your compartment boxes.

4.Adjustable newborn hinges.

Once you’ve elected to change your doors, today it’s instance to end what category of joint you module poverty to use. A exemplary grappling increase joint leaves a aggregation to be desirable when it comes to instalment and orientating your doors. They yield ordered shack for fitting meet unsure of movement and tweaking them to sound your needs. A wonderful deciding is a euro call unseeable hinge. Many of these substance different degrees of fitting with whatever substance up to 6 structure of fitting to attain trusty every entranceway fits meet right!

5.And newborn artist fronts.

Along with exchange your doors, you module also be exchange your artist fronts to correct your newborn doors. This crapper advance to a full newborn ordered of problems. Will you be healthy to only vanish your existing artist fronts? Even if you can, do the boxershorts ease impact properly? Or do they follow and comminute on older element that is attrited out? Not to worry, there are solutions for that as well.

6.New boxes and slides.

A aggregation of nowadays you module encounter yourself conflict with a artist on a lawful basis. This crapper be preventative and at nowadays when consort is around, it crapper also be embarrassing. When renovating your cabinets, also verify the player travel to change your older attrited discover artist boxes and motion hornlike ware. You’ll be pleased you did!

7.Painting the interiors.

One Atlantic that tends to intend over looked is the interiors of your cabinets. When renovating your cabinets, be trusty to come this Atlantic too. Painting the inland of your cabinets crapper attain the insides countenance same new. This rattling complements every the instance money and try you locate into the exteriors. Again albescent is the easiest to impact with but an pronounce colouration crapper be elating too!

8.Removing the ridge paper.

Is the shelving essay old, dated, and tore-up? Then it’s belike instance to go! The easiest method for remotion is to ingest a ultimate home material drier. This is meet the correct temperature to modify the glue. You crapper also ingest the resource of a putty wound for those more arduous areas.

9.Maybe ridge replacement?

Maybe the shelves themselves are sagging or warped. Now is a beatific instance to change them.

Custom Bedroom Furniture

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Custom furniture is furniture made by request and according to customer specifications. The specifications include individual design and choice of style and materials such as wood, stain, and fabric. The bedroom is a person’s private haven in the home, a place where one relaxes after a day’s work. Custom bedroom furniture can undoubtedly add color to the dream.

Custom bedroom furniture is available in both traditional and contemporary styles. Most custom bedroom furniture is a re-creation of the conventional form. Armoires, chests, headboards, beds, dressers, and night stands constitute custom bedroom furniture.

The bed has always been the center of attraction in a bedroom. A custom bed provides the comforts of a lifetime. Custom bedroom furniture is made of oak, maple, cherry, walnut, teak, high-quality leather or different kinds of metals. The beds are usually made of natural wood and are available in different sizes, from standard or twin to full king or queen. The Modern Murphy bed wall unit with television display and a side panel desk is a useful piece. Customized armoires, dressers, and chests in oriental, contemporary or art-deco styles are used for storage in the bedroom. Custom bedroom furniture is also available in various colors.

Custom bedroom furniture is known for its high-quality craftsmanship. When compared to ordinary bedroom furniture, custom bedroom furniture also has great resale value. Those who cannot afford new custom bedroom furniture can purchase used furniture.

Today, custom bedroom furniture is available in most furniture stores. Talented woodworkers and furniture dealers also sell custom bedroom furniture. Those who do not like to shop in stores can shop on the Internet, the most convenient way to select goods. Custom bedroom furniture is also the ideal gift for weddings, anniversaries, and other special events.

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Bucket Boss 25005 Pro Parachute Bag 18 Pocket Bucket Tool Organizer

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Price : $12.95

Features

  • Six interior compartments
  • 12 exterior pockets
  • Flat bottom prevents tipping or spilling
  • Works with any five gallon bucket
  • Tan and Olive Fabric

 

Product Description

The first combination soft-sided parts organizer and tool carrier in one! You get 6 interior pockets to hold everything from screwdrivers and pliers to nuts, bolts and nails. Made of rugged 600 denier fabric with drawstring closure.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-07-27
Based on another horse owner’s review of this product from a few months ago and how much I love my big five gallon Bucket Boss organizer, I purchased two Bucket Boss Parachute Bags, one for each horse. At first, they seemed a bit on the small side, but when we got through loading them up, my daughters were very impressed.

The bags are not very deep, and I thought this would be a detraction. It turned out to be a big plus because if you have ever used a bucket or a plastic cleaning tote for a grooming kit, you know that the amount of stuff that winds up on the bottom is really astounding … peppermint wrappers, horse treat crumbs, multiple hoof picks, pulling combs, riding gloves, hair elastics and clips, etc, etc. Although I won’t say I NEVER find anything unusual on the bottom of these bags, they tend to not fill up with detritus. The Parachute Bag has nifty side pockets for small grooming aids and larger compartments for brushes, hoof, coat and mane products, sweat scraper… anything you could possibly need to groom a horse. They are also wonderful to take in the trailer to shows or clinics. To top it off, they are DURABLE in the extreme. If you were to buy a similar product expressly made to be a grooming kit, you could add another fifteen bucks to the cost.

If you have a horse or pony, get yourself one and use the plastic thing for cleaning day!

Review date : 2008-06-04
Bag is very well made, The only thing about this bag is there is no way to keep the screws or whatever you keep in this bag seperated. The pockets are not complete, there is a gap between the sections where small screws and get mixed up.

Review date : 2008-05-22
Working in a photo studio alongside set builders, this parts and tool bag was suddenly on the set and I had never seen such a brilliant solution to so many organizational and project needs. This bag, with its very compact and impossible to tip over stature, is incredible, effective, simple in design, and just an overall great solution. Once I saw this organizer, I couldn’t wait to get one. It is practical and smart, one of those tools that you wonder how you did without. I like it so much that I’m getting two more for myself, to have each one be work specific, and I’m also getting several others to give to special people because it will help them organize their work projects and tools. Stacking three in a 5 gallon bucket keeps them clean, organized and out of the way. These are brilliant and the small amount of dollars spent on one of these is money so well spent. Be proud to own one of these parachute bags, it will streamline your work and make your process more zen. Work smart, work easy.

Review date : 2008-02-25
This item was not quite what I expected, but it will be handy. I expected that it would utilize a bucket. The description is not clear enough. With the name Bucket Boss, the description should state clearly whether or not the product makes use of a bucket.

Review date : 2008-02-20
I purchased this for a father in law who was planning on building shelves in his basement. I figured it would probably end up in a box and forgotten. He actually used it and it was very effective for what he needed. Nails, screws, pencils, razor, screwdriver, bits and other parts all fit nicely and could be kept separated and easily accessible. Though it is rather small the size turned out to be a good thing for the small parts and tools he used. It is about 12 inches in diameter and 8 inches high. it is made of pretty durable material and holds its shape well. He really likes it and has used it several times, even over his other tool boxes.

 

Remodeling Your Home: How Much Is Too Much?

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The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan.

Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others add new appliances, fixtures and cabinets to enliven rooms and make their home more attractive to future buyers.

But, when should you decide to stop sinking money into a home and buy a bigger place? And how much rehab is too much when it comes time to recovering remodeling costs through a home sale

For instance, if youve just spent $1,000 remodeling your living room and didnt expand your small bathroom, the chances of increasing the number of interested buyers are slim.

With these concerns in mind, I can offer a few tips for those struggling to add value to their home.

First, always protect the character of your home. Nothing sticks out more than a new addition that is in a completely different architectural style. Be consistent. Recognize your homes character and stay within its framework.

The most financially rewarding areas to remodel are usually the kitchen and bath. Newly re-done cooking spaces and cabinets can attract more buyers and may command a slightly higher price for the home than a comparable one on the market. Simple repairs that are made to last will bring you the biggest returns upon sale.

Enlarged bathrooms are the most popular attraction for new home buyers, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Today, the most popular additions for younger buyers are sunken whirlpool baths and showers. But be sure to install modest, solid amenities. Its easy to quickly over-spend on bathroom fixtures.

Buyers are, by convention, more interested in above-ground living space not basements, yards and walkways. Swimming pools can be a poor investment if installed for the sole purpose of increasing a homes value; its rare that a pools cost will be recovered in a home sale. It can also be a negative feature for potential buyers with very young children.

Replacing worn carpeting, tiles and wood floors can give your home an immediate advantage over similar properties in the area. Updating paint colors in all areas of your home can also prove beneficial.

However, its recommended that you use neutral colors, such as gray, beige and off-white when adding new floor and wall coverings. Fewer buyers will then turn away because of differing tastes.

Stay simple with your remodeling and look at your home as though you were the buyer. Chances are that if you find the upstairs bedroom could be brightened by a larger window, potential buyers will probably feel the same.

Dont go overboard. Concentrate on improving two or three deficiencies in your home. More than likely, the time and money you spend adding quality to your home will be rewarded with greater profit at selling time.

About The Author

W. Troy Swezey is the author of REMODELING YOUR HOME: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? As a Realtor at Century 21 Paul & Associates, he has helped many individuals with their real estate needs. Visit his web site to download his free e-book, REAL ESTATE SECRETS EXPOSED. http://www.TroyIsMyRealtor.com or mail to: TroyC21@usa.net

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