- Kitchen Remodeling2.Remodeling your home can be a good investment. In almost all cases, well done remodeling projects increase the value of a home. As mentioned above, remodeling can be done in bits and pieces, allowing for your schedule and budget constraints. When remodeling, make sure you consider whether your additions and modifications will stand the test of time. For example, are the designs classic or will they quickly go out of style? Are the appliances, cabinetry, and floors you’re adding durable? Does the manufacturer offer a warranty? If you invest wisely in your remodel, your home improvement projects can increase the value of your home for many years to come.
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Flooring2. Install new flooring. If your old carpet or wood flooring has seen better days, consider installing new flooring. Choose durable yet affordable materials for your flooring. Cheap carpet and wood flooring will only make your home look cheap. If your carpet is stained but still in good shape, all you may need is a thorough steam cleaning. You can hire someone for the job or you can rent a steam cleaner and do the work yourself. If your wood floors are scratched, you may not need to replace them. Instead, consider hiring someone to buff and wax them. Shiny wood floors can enliven any home and increase your chances of a quick sale.
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- FramingA pane of glass installed directly into non-operating framing members; also, the opening or space for a pane of glass in a non-operating frame.
- Tile Installation
- Ceiling Fans3. Install new lighting fixtures and/or ceiling fans. Replacing your out-of-style lighting fixtures - or adding new ones - is a relatively inexpensive way to update the look and feel of your home. Choose affordable, quality fixtures that provide warm, soft glows and make the space feel homey and comfortable. In rooms without air conditioning or good ventilation, consider adding ceiling fans. Many quality ceiling fans can be purchased for less than $100. Classic styles are always your best bet, as you’ll want to choose fixtures that appeal to the broadest possible range of home buyer. If in doubt, check out the lighting fixtures and ceiling fans in the homes of your friends and relatives. Take note of what you like and don’t like and what will make the interior of your home look the most appealing to potential buyers.
- Skylight Repair/ReplacementIncrease natural light, Reduce light pollution Carefully placing windows or installing skylights can help light your home naturally during the day, therefore reducing the need for lights. Conversely, be sure to install blinds on all of your windows to keep light from polluting the night sky and obscuring the stars.
- Room Additions
- New ConstructionAssociated Materials Incorporated, parent of several North American manufacturing and distribution operations, continues to revolutionize the exterior building products industry. With a multi-brand strategy, our products and services penetrate both the remodeling and new construction markets in the continental United States and Canada, serving the needs of contractors, builders, remodelers and architects through our company-owned wholesale stores and select independent distributor partners. Vertical integration, combined with diverse products and customers, have fueled our growth and success for decades. And with today's homeowners investing in their homes more than ever, our future will continue to prosper for years to come.
- SunroomsMore and more, companies that design and construct sunrooms offer virtual tours and photo galleries of their work on the Internet. When visiting these websites, keep the following questions in mind as you determine which type of sunroom is right for you, your family, and your home.
- LandscapingWithout it, gutters can easily become clogged with natural debris. This causes overflow and undermines the water diversion plan for a home. This also increases the risks of erosion, damage to landscaping, ice damming, and/or leaks in living spaces.
- DrivewaysHiring a friend to do your remodel can ruin your friendship. It may go without saying, but whenever you hire a friend - whether it’s for a home remodeling project or any other type of work - you always run the risk of ruining your friendship with that individual. In the past, you may have been pleased with how your friend repaved your driveway or buffed out your hardwood floors, but what will happen if your friend doesn't do the job you expected him to do on your remodel? Even minor problems with your remodel can cause resentment and breakdowns in friendships. You may think your friendship can withstand any small issues that arise, but do you really want to run that risk? The last thing you want is for a solid friendship to end because your handyman friend chose the wrong shade of ecru tile for your kitchen floor.
- Window Installation/ReplacementWhether you’re planning on replacing your home's windows or adding brand new ones, it's important to do your research first. Although many window companies are honest with their customers, many others are not as upfront. Some may actually lure homeowners into purchasing windows and accessories they do not need. Before investing hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of dollars upgrading your home windows, talk to friends and coworkers and get referrals for work that they've had done. In addition, keep the following five tips in mind when considering any window replacement job.
- DecksState-of-the-art engineering keeps all of our patio awnings taut and secure when the retractable awning is fully extended. Our retractable patio awnings can be custom designed in a variety of projections to fully cover even the largest patios and decks.
- Patios
- GuttersBefore You Buy Your Gutter System Talk with your neighbors and friends to find out whether they're happy with their current gutters and whether they can recommend a specific type of gutter system. Before investing in gutters, you'll want to consider the pros and cons of the various gutters on the market today...
- SidingSupreme Vinyl Siding by AMI - Suburban Construction - Quad City Installation Dealers - Iowa Illinois Home Remodelers - steel siding colors
- PorchesSunrooms, also known as solariums, allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors without facing fluctuating or inclement weather conditions. Sunrooms are much more than screened-in porches, as most of them feature advanced roofing and window systems, increasing your home’s energy efficiency while creating a space filled with light and warmth, even during cold winters.
- Residential Roof RepairA board attached to the ends of the rafters between the roofing material and the soffit overhang. Fascia cap is the covering around that board.
- Residential Roof Replacement/Installation
- Painting
- Insulation2.Determine which features are most important to you in an entry door. Do you prefer an entry door that is beautiful but may not be as energy efficient as other doors on the market? Or is energy efficiency your most important factor? Fiberglass doors usually provide better insulation than wood doors but may not have the look and feel you'd like. Does your door's finish need to withstand moisture from rain and snow? Keep these questions in mind as you shop for your new entry door. Also, make sure the door you choose offers the security features you're looking for. Does the door include a deadbolt or inside chain latch? Does the lock only latch when you insert a key from the outside? Make sure you thoroughly inspect any entry door before purchasing it, keeping these questions in mind.
- MasonryAll Suburban Construction Shutters come complete with color coordinated Shutter-Tite® fastners for easy installation. To install, simply drill holes into the shutter and housing material and install the Shutter-Tite® fastners by tapping into place. These fastners secure the shutters to virtually any building surface including wood, aluminium, vinyl, stucco, brick, stone or masonry. For those who prefer to install using screws, these are included in each box as well.
- CaulkingA light colored liquid, straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon polymer. Non-drying and widely used as a major component in sealing and caulking compounds. It is essentially non-reactive and inert.
- Handyman ServicesPerhaps you’re interested in remodeling your home but you’re on a limited budget. You may have a friend or relative who’s performed simple repairs for you, such as plastering or painting, and they offer to do your home remodel for much less than what an established contractor might charge. You’re thrilled - until your roof starts leaking or your wiring fails. When remodeling your home, it’s never a good idea to hire your handyman friend. Many unforeseen - and potentially costly and dangerous - problems can arise, spelling trouble for your home, your personal safety, and your friendship with the individual who does your home remodel.