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Even if you’re not planning to sell your home right away, updating and maintaining your home shows you take pride in owning it.

Clean the exterior. Dirt, grime, and cobwebs can accumulate on your home’s exterior. Use a pressure washer to remove the buildup and give your home a fresh look.  Wash the windows inside and out, clean gutters and doors – including your garage door.

Paint. Painting is a great way to boost your homes curb appeal.  Update your home with a coat or two of the same colour or choose a new shade.  If you choose to pant the same color you can scrape a small swatch of paint to take to the paint store to have it matched.  Also paint your doors and trim in a complimentary shade. Don’t forget to prep the surface area before you start…

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Whether you’re considering remodelling worn-out surroundings, enlarging your home for a growing family or going beyond yesterday’s standards, you have important investment choices to make.

The first piece of advice is never try to renovate a part of your home, simply for the purpose of selling. You are incurring a huge risk here.  The housing market can be volatile, and you never know which amenities are going to pay-off. If you renovate for yourself, at the least you will get value simply by enjoyment of the change.

If you are looking to spruce up your home a little bit before you sell, make minor cosmetic changes like painting.  They are fast, inexpensive and involve little risk. If you know that you will be living in a home for some time, but are…

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  1. Keep updates in line with the style of your neighbourhood.  Expensive upgrades may not pay off in the future if they’re too out of the norm of the neighbourhood.  If you plan on selling your home soon, choose materials and appliances that are on par with the style of the average home in your neighbourhood.  A $70,000 kitchen renovation won’t go over well if the average home price in the neighbourhood is $250,000.

  2. Don’t over-improve the room; you’re unlikely to get a great return on your investment.  Instead, make simple upgrades to your lighting, fixtures, and hardware and freshen up the space with a coat of paint.

  3. Update appliances, especially if they’re no longer working properly.  Don’t focus on upgrading to the highest end…

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  1. Why are you remodeling? Do you want to improve the function of your kitchen? Update the style? Or are you planning to sell soon?  The answer to this question will help you determine the scope of your project and your budget.

  2. How long do you plan to live in your home? If you think you’ll be house shopping within 5 years, try to focus on a renovation that will give you the highest return on investment.  If you plan to stay in your home for a decade or longer, consider making long-term functional improvements that will fit your style and your budget.

  3. Do you have or plan to have children? If the answer is yes, it’s a good idea to consider choosing durable, easy-to-clean materials for your renovation.

  4. Are you planning to live…

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 If you’re looking to update your kitchen, but don’t have the budget for a complete remodel try these tips to make your space appear larger:

Choose light colors – Light colours give the illusion of openness, so try updating your wall color to something light or if you’re a DIY enthusiast you could try giving your dated cabinets an update with a coat of white paint.

Install Open Shelving – Ditching your upper cabinets for open shelving will open up the space and allow you to keep dishes within easy reach.  Display your dishes with style and up the wow factor of your kitchen!

Incorporate Patterns – Choosing a bold pattern for the floor, countertops or a wall will create visual interest in the room.

Diversify your lighting – Installing flushed or…

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