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1. Refinishing hardwood floors. The main reasons consumers are refinishing hardwood floors is to upgrade worn-out surfaces and to improve livability, according to the 2022 Remodeling Impact Report by the National Association of REALTORS Research Group.At147%, it also tops the list for the number one interior project for what homeowners can recover on the cost of the project if they sell the home, based on estimates from NARI Remodelers and
2. Installing new wood flooring. The average cost recovered for this project is 118%. Surprisingly though, it was the number one feature homeowners surveyed by Erie Insurance said they got when they bought their home but wouldn’t choose again. When asked why, reasons ranged from feeling the feature was not worth the money, to being tired of it or feeling the feature is outdated now.
2. Garage door. The top reason homeowners replace their garage
door is having plans to sell their home in the next two years, according to the 2022 Remodeling Impact Report. This project may be well worth the cost, offering 100% returns.
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Your home is likely your most valuable asset, and you want to make sure you protect it with the right insurance. Did you know the cost to replace your home could be much more than it cost to build – and you could be on the hook for the difference?Whether it would cost more to replace because you’ve made major upgrades that increased the value of your home or simply because the price of building materials and labor has increased, you’ll need to come up with the additional funds or find ways to reduce costs. That’s why guaranteed replacement cost coverage, offered by insurers like Erie Insurance, is so important. If you experience a total loss of your home, this coverage allows you
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3. Insulation upgrade. This is a popular project if you’re looking to improve energy efficiency, and at 100%, it has a high cost recovery value.
To give you a better idea of the importance of insurance coverage that helps you protect the investments you make, consider the top three remodeling projects for the interior and exterior offering the best return on investment:
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Modern homes have strong horizontal and vertical elements that showcase geometric shapes in their designs.
Contemporary and modern homes both employ an approach that leans toward minimalism, including clean design lines. Spaces are open and airy without the clutter of too many ornate architectural details. While modern homes may have some curvature to their design, contemporary ones are all about an angular look.
Homes contain a variety of components that appeal to homeowners with different ideas about the perfect place to call home. That starts with the style of a home. Buildings are classified according to share components.ACraftsman
Some characteristics of modern houses
Smart elements
The clean lines and attention to technology and open space generally extends to modern kitchens. Modern kitchens tend to feature efficient, top-tier appliances with additional storage and space amenities that keep the room from feeling cluttered.
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While some may consider modern homes austere, many others are right at home among their clean lines and airy spaces.
Thanks to the proliferation of smart technology, smart homes are cropping up with greater frequency. While smart devices can be included in any home style, they tend to feel like they were designed specifically for modern homes. In a similar vein, modern homes may include environmentally friendly elements, such as solar panels, upcycled materials, added insulation, and energy efficient lighting.
Minimalist approach
style home will have a covered porch with a set of wide base columns, while a Cape Cod home is often defined by a gabled roof and dormer windows. Modern houses, which are sometimes called contemporary homes even though the terms are not interchangeable, will have their own sets of unique characteristics. Here’s a look at seven features that make modern homes unique.
Neutral color palette
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A hallmark of modern interior design, the open concept floor plan removes many of the walls that tend to separate common areas of a home. This helps to foster the spread of natural light and maintains the emphasis on simplicity of design.
Geometric shapes
Modern homes tend to utilize a neutral color palette. Modern homes may use “earthy” elements, such as wood and brick, in ways that do not look rustic.
Contemporary homes often have flat roofs,
Most modern homes showcase a lot of natural light by utilizing large windows that are not covered up by heavy window treatments or elements like shutters and thick trims. Large windows are the focus of the interior and shift attention to the view outdoors.
Open floor concept
Updated kitchen spaces
while modern homes may not.
Large, unadorned windows
Contemporary homes rely on a color palette of black and white with shades of gray or other neutral colors.
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Create a new entertainment area
The pandemic separated families, as people living in different households were advised to avoid gatherings to stop the spread of the virus. Individuals with aging parents may have felt particularly heartbroken by this forced separation, especially if their elderly parents were living in nursing homes that were stretched thin by staff shortages and other challenges. In the aftermath of the pandemic phase, families may want to invite aging relatives to live with them. Home offices can be repurposed into inlaw suites so aging parents don’t have to confront the isolation and loneliness many felt during the height of the pandemic.
Many homeowners converted a spare bedroom into a home office during the pandemic. In such instances, guest beds and other furniture might have been moved into storage or even sold or discarded. Either way, that means the office was cleared of bedroom furniture. Now that the room no longer needs to be an office and now that homeowners have made due without the extra bedroom, the room can be converted into an entertainment area. Swap out the desk for a foldout couch that can still accommodate overnight guests when necessary. Then mount a flatscreen television on the wall and utilize the room as a gaming room for kids or a film room/
back to the office with increased frequency, they might be wondering what to do with their home offices. If space inside a home is at a premium, then repurposing a home office into a space that can be used more frequently is a great way to make better use of the existing square footage. The following are some ways homeowners can transform home offices created during the pandemic into more useful spaces.
cluttered and add more room for residents to relax and get around.
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Perhaps the easiest thing to do with a home office that is no longer needed is to return the room to its pre-pandemic state. Because the shift to remote work was so sudden, many homeowners were forced to turn washrooms, breakfast nooks or areas of their basements into home offices. Returning those spaces to their initial functions can make a home feel less
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A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that 59 percent of workers in the United States are now working from home all or most of the time, while 22 percent are rarely or never working from home.In2020, 70% of workers were working from home all or most of the time, while 17% rarely or never worked from home. Those figures reflect that work life, albeit gradually, is returning to pre-pandemic norms.Asindividuals find themselves going
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Our location just off US-20 between Rockford and Freeport, gives us easy accessibility to virtually anywhere in the region.Curt and Linda Knapp co-founded Top Notch in 1987. In their 29 years of leadership it grew from a $600,000 home center to a $4,500,000 building material dealer with land development, finance, and installed salesCurtdivisions.stepped away from the business over 10 years ago and Linda retired at the end of 2017. We proudly carry on the tradition they set forth of supplying quality products and expertise in the home building/improvement industry and providing quality jobs in the area.
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Fall planting and maintenance can extend the gardening season and improve the chances of growing a healthy spring garden.
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mow them with a grass catcher and then add the mix to a vegetable garden as an excellent soil insulator. The nitrogen and carbon will fertilize the soil, enhancing growing possibilities and limiting weed growth.
Positioning a garden carefully means maximizing hours of sunlight, which begin to dwindle in the fall. Experts say gardens grow best in sunny locations that receive six hours of direct sunlight each day. This is where container gardens can be helpful, as they allow gardeners to move plants into spots that will get ample sunlight.
Propagate plants in the fall
Keep in mind that mums can come back year after year. So take them out of those flowerpots and get them into the ground. They can be enjoyed next year as well, sprouting in early spring and developing leaves and buds through late summer.
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Fall is an ideal time to cut back spent vegetable plants and get rid of errant weeds. Rather than bagging leaves,
As temperatures gradually begin to cool, start taking cuttings from perennials, gathering seed pods from azaleas and rhododendrons and dividing hardwood cuttings, says the resource Gardening Know How. Consult with a garden center or horticulturist on the proper ways to propagate stems using rooting hormone and other techniques.
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Also,fade.it’sa good idea to stock up on bulbs that will bloom in the months to come before they sell out in stores. Wait until the temperatures really cool down before planting them in desired spots for spring sprouts.
Water is essential in the fall and winter as roots can still be growing. Gradually reduce watering duration as plants go dormant.
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Here are some tips to make the most of the fall gardening season.
Near the end of September, start planting cool-weather-loving pansies and violas for pops of color as summer flowers
Continue to water plants
Think about fall annuals and bulbs
Some fall plants can add color around the landscape and brighten up homes to add curb appeal. In addition to pansies and violas, asters, kale and chrysanthemums are fall blooms.
Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens.Thetree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch advises that soil temperatures in many regions of the country may still be warm enough to encourage root growth well into the start of winter. Furthermore, fall is often the ideal time to plant, fertilize and keep a garden going or to get a head start on next year’s bounty.
Take inventory of the sun
Lettuce, spinach, radishes, and arugula tolerate cooler temperatures. Try new and interesting lettuce varieties and enjoy salads well into the fall season.
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• Showcase your personality: Infusing a bland space with a touch of personality is the best way to transform it into a cozy, sophisticated living area. Add fresh pops of color with lush plants in bright pots or vases. Wall décor like artwork, macrame hangings or photo collages can add hues to empty walls and enhance the mood of a room. If your landlord is a little more flexible, painting an accent wall, hallway or even adding a stripe or paint pattern into a bare space can bring your rented space to the next Upgradinglevel.arental location doesn’t have to be daunting or complicated to complete. With the right products to help brighten up your temporary space, it’s easy to create a unique (and removable) look.
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When living in a rental, it can be challenging to make the space feel like home. While you may not be there long term, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own with some creative, nonpermanent updates. Here are a few tips to make your rental fel more customized to you.•Prepare and plan: With any rental property, it’s a good practice to check in with your landlord before you make changes to the space.
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• Add some shower power: A quick, straightforward way to make an ordinary bathroom feel a bit more spa-like is to swap out your showerhead.
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Locally owned and operated by Scott Williamson, Window World of Rockford first opened in May of 2005. Since then, we have proudly installed over 75,000 windows in the Rockford area, along with more than 20,000 siding, patio door, entry door, and gutter products.
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If you’re given approval to customize your rental, be sure to store anything you remove and keep a list of any other physical changes you make in order to ensure your security deposit is returned when your lease concludes. It’s also best to research and purchase items that don’t cause damage to the wall.
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• Create eye-catching walls in bathrooms and kitchens: Investing in high-end upgrades like new tile or flooring isn’t an option when renting, but reinventing the space with quality removable items is absolutely possible. Enhance your bathroom walls or kitchen
The sheets adhere directly over existing tile or paint and can be removed easily, which means you can choose from the wide variety of fashionable designs and trendy patterns as often as you’d like.
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participated in “A Night In a Box,” which required sleeping outside to raise money to combat homelessness. With dedication to giving back exemplified by our leadership, company-wide belief in philanthropy has become our norm.
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