Archive for July, 2010
Jul
29
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General An area that people forget about can be the thing that really spruces up the house, the flooring. If you’re tired of the carpeted floors or due for new flooring as the carpet is worn away then why not consider hard-wearing solid wood flooring? Having solid wood flooring, particularly in the main room of the house means that you can worry less about stains from spilt drinks and food and dirt from muddy shoes. So instead of having to hoover up, clean and scrub the carpets with stain removing carpet cleaner, all it takes is a wipe. Before spending money on new wooden flooring, peel away your carpet and you may surprise yourself by finding a perfectly preserved wooden floor!
Jul
15
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General One great way of sprucing the house up through development is to add extra space via an extension, a conversion or by knocking a wall down to create extra space. The belief is that it is cheaper to create space than to buy space so why not make the most of what we already have? Adding extra space can provide a much needed extra bedroom, a larger kitchen, a utility room or a personal home office. Not only would this extra space be beneficial for the house, but should really bring enjoyment to the family which is the real added value.
Jul
08
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General There’s a multitude of ways to further increase the asking price of your house. Long gone are the days of ‘cleaning up the house’ before viewings. Phil Spencer from Channel 4 program Location, Location, Location says it’s now about creating your house into somewhere enjoyable by further enhancing it and not just simply chucking some money into the property and creating an addition for the sake of it. Another thing he points out is not to make any conversions right before selling; why not get it done earlier and enjoy the benefits of your creation than for the purpose of selling the property?
Jul
01
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General If you have a garage that’s not in use at home, why not convert this to an extra room? Many people are converting their old, unused garages into additional living space whilst removing clutter and having a good spring clean. Not only is this a great way of making room but can also increase the price of your property in the long run. Some planning will have to be made however, as it’s not a simple, straightforward task as it sounds. Also, a lump sum investment is required before any return is made when selling the property. This would be an ideal project for newly retired couples, or people with spare cash lying around.