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12 Days of Christmas: Projects to Enhance Your Home for Holiday Guests by Zett Quinn
Zett Quinn is the founder of Quality Craftsmen, offering more than 20 years of experience in the construction and renovation business. To learn more, visit www.qualitycraftsmen.com or contact him at (404) 483-7446.
As you create your holiday gift lists for the people you care about, don’t forget to include the one constant in your daily life — your house. The winter holidays will be here before you know it, so it’s time to prepare your home for guests.
10. Install new tile floors in the kitchen, sunroom and bathrooms. 11. Transform your kitchen with new granite countertops and a stylish backsplash. 12. Add ambiance with under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen.
Several weekend projects will give your house a “face lift” for entertaining. You can tackle some of these on your own. Consider adding a fresh coat of paint in the foyer, living room and dining areas, upgrade handles on kitchen cabinets and drawers or adorn windows with new drapes.
If you’re too busy with holiday shopping to take on a home renovation project, consider hiring a contractor who’s licensed, insured and offers a warranty.
If you want to take it a step further, tour your house with a fresh set of eyes. Envision each room from a visitor’s perspective. Is the wall color fading? Are the wood floors scratched? Is the tile design outdated? Are you putting your best foot forward? In the spirit of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” here are 12 home improvement projects you still have time to complete: 1. Install a new front door, welcoming guests and serving as a backdrop for holiday decorations. 2. Refinish hardwood floors in the foyer to create a great first impression. 3. Reface cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms. 4. Add crown moulding in the den and living room and use moulding to dress up doors, windows, ceilings and mantles. 5. Transform a room with new flooring – wood, tile or carpeting will make a huge difference. 6. Provide guests with a comfortable bathroom with new faucets, a tile floor and an efficient toilet. 7. Enhance the family room and kitchen with recessed lighting. 8. Add sparkle to the foyer or dining room with a new chandelier. 9. Upgrade your powder room – a room all guests will see– by adding a shiny faucet, new flooring, fancy mirror and granite counters.
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Around WALTON | November 2012
There’s still time to give your home a face-lift before the holidays, and you’ll continue to enjoy it into the new year.