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Getting a fixer-upper ready to sell. Increasing market value. Adding convenience. Making
your home larger, more energy-efficient, or more comfortable. Everyone has different
reasons for remodeling and improving houses. But whatever your reason for remodeling,
you want to choose improvements that will give you the
best return for your money. You never want to spend a huge amount of money on a property
if you’re planning on selling in the near future.
This book will help you choose remodeling and renovation projects that will help you
achieve your goals quickly and without a lot of expense. It focuses on quick remodeling
projects that return a lot for your investment – a fresh coat of paint inside and out, spruce-
ups for the kitchen and bathroom, new window
treatments, and easy landscaping ideas.
It also provides you with practical projects that can easily be undertaken and completed on
the weekend by anyone with a basic level of “handy person” skills.
However, when it comes to major work, it is strongly advisable to hire a qualified
professional at all times. Whilst you may be tempted to “save a few bucks” doing it yourself,
the end result could end up costing you more in terms of costs and headaches than you
bargained for.
When renovating a home for investment purposes, I try and set a maximum renovation
budget of no more than 10% of the property’s market value. The reason for this is that by
following this formula, you tend not to over capitalize, and generally the increase in value will
exceed the renovation costs.
Unfortunately, not every property can be renovated within this 10% allowance.
So what do you do if you think the needed renovations might outstrip your budget? The
secret is to prioritize where you will spend your money. I suggest you follow these
guidelines when setting renovation priorities:
To sum it all up, use your judgment when allocating funds, but always stick to your budget.
your home larger, more energy-efficient, or more comfortable. Everyone has different
reasons for remodeling and improving houses. But whatever your reason for remodeling,
you want to choose improvements that will give you the
best return for your money. You never want to spend a huge amount of money on a property
if you’re planning on selling in the near future.
This book will help you choose remodeling and renovation projects that will help you
achieve your goals quickly and without a lot of expense. It focuses on quick remodeling
projects that return a lot for your investment – a fresh coat of paint inside and out, spruce-
ups for the kitchen and bathroom, new window
treatments, and easy landscaping ideas.
It also provides you with practical projects that can easily be undertaken and completed on
the weekend by anyone with a basic level of “handy person” skills.
However, when it comes to major work, it is strongly advisable to hire a qualified
professional at all times. Whilst you may be tempted to “save a few bucks” doing it yourself,
the end result could end up costing you more in terms of costs and headaches than you
bargained for.
When renovating a home for investment purposes, I try and set a maximum renovation
budget of no more than 10% of the property’s market value. The reason for this is that by
following this formula, you tend not to over capitalize, and generally the increase in value will
exceed the renovation costs.
Unfortunately, not every property can be renovated within this 10% allowance.
So what do you do if you think the needed renovations might outstrip your budget? The
secret is to prioritize where you will spend your money. I suggest you follow these
guidelines when setting renovation priorities:
- 1. First, check your cost estimates to see if all the renovation work you want to do
can be completed within your budget. If they can – lucky you! If not, continue to step
2…
2. Replace items where you will get the highest returns such as paint, kitchens,
bathrooms, and exterior curb appeal. Remember that “brand new” always outsells
“refurbished.”
3. Refurbish the rest of the house up to your budget.
4. Remember that there is little advantage in completing a renovation 95%, only to
have few items detract from the home’s appearance. So the Golden Rule here is,
If in doubt, throw it out!
To sum it all up, use your judgment when allocating funds, but always stick to your budget.
| Home Remodeling Secrets "How To Create A Beautiful Home…On A Shoestring Budget!" |
Home Remodeling Secrets
By Sal Vannutini
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By Sal Vannutini
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| Paint is by far the most cost-effective home improvement you can make. A fresh coat of paint makes your home look clean and fresh. This chapter will help you:
�� Choose the right kind of paint �� Determine how much paint you need �� Prepare your walls for painting �� Prepare the rest of the room for painting �� Paint! upper ready to sell. Choose the right color of paint Color is the least expensive way to add style and personality to your home. Paint colors can change the whole tone of a room, as well as affect your mood, attitude, and general outlook. When you are preparing your home to sell, you want to choose white and neutral paint colors. These colors make your rooms look bigger, brighter, and crisper. Another reason for choosing neutral colors is that you want to appeal to the largest number of buyers and help them visualize themselves in your home. After all, while you may love green and want it in every room, a potential buyer who hates green may never get past the color to look at all the wonderful features of your home. Of course, even white comes in a surprising number of shades and tones: creamy beige, cool blue, warm pink, light gray. Keep in mind that a bright white makes all other colors look darker, so choose off-white instead. Also, for a unified and polished look, use the same shade of white in all your rooms. Other colors If you want to move beyond basic white, keep these tips in mind when choosing other colors:
�� Choose paint colors that enhance your furniture and furnishings. For example, match paint color to the shade of blue you love in your comforter or area rug. �� Choose cool, soft colors such as violet, blue, or green to create a quiet mood and make a room feel airy and larger. �� Choose hard, warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow to convey energy and cheerfulness and to encourage social interaction. However, keep in mind that some warm colors, such as bright yellow, can increase anxiety and raise some people’s blood pressure. A soft yellow is a better choice. �� Choose earth-tone colors such as brown, beige, gray, and taupe to create an elegant and sophisticated look. �� Start with the most neutral shade of any color you choose (usually the middle of the color card). This will be the easiest color to coordinate with your furniture and furnishings. The color of your paint is only one of the choices you need to make. You also need to choose a type of paint. Do you want flat, semi-gloss or something inbetween? It depends on your purpose and the room you are painting. |
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| Type of finish |
Typical use |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| Flat or matte |
Most common type of paint for interior walls and ceilings |
Camouflages small bumps, cracks, or other imperfections |
Gets dirty easily and is difficult to clean; scratches and marks may need to be covered up with a bit more paint |
| Eggshell |
Interior walls |
Camouflages small bumps, cracks, or other imperfections, slight hint of gloss makes this surface easier to clean than flat walls |
|
| Satin |
Doors and trims; walls that receive a lot of wear, as in a child’s room |
Endures cleaning and light scrubbing |
|
| Semi-Gloss |
Doors, trims, and abinets; walls of kitchens and bathrooms |
Stain-resistant, durable and washable |
Highlights surface imperfections |
| High-gloss |
Cabinets, trim, and furniture |
The most stainresistant, durable, and washable |
Magnifies surface imperfections, can be cold and uninviting |
Determine how much paint you need
In general, one gallon of paint covers approximately 350-400 square feet. It’s better to choose a good quality
of paint, as it will provide better coverage than a cheap brand of paint.
You can also have your primer tinted to make the top coat of paint cover better.
When you buy your paint, always figure on a little extra in case you spill some.
Also, don’t forget to include doors, closets, and the ceiling in your calculations.
Don’t plan to thin down your paint. You will reduce the hiding and durability of the paint, which will mean you
will probably have to do an extra coat (using more paint than if you hadn’t diluted).
Prepare your walls for painting
The first step to a good paint job is preparing your walls. Taking the time to clean and prime your walls will
make your paint job look better and last longer. In fact, it may take longer to prepare your walls than it does to
actually paint them. Specific things you need to do include repairing dents and holes and cleaning and priming
the walls.
Repair dents, scrapes, and gouges
To repair dents in your drywall:
In general, one gallon of paint covers approximately 350-400 square feet. It’s better to choose a good quality
of paint, as it will provide better coverage than a cheap brand of paint.
You can also have your primer tinted to make the top coat of paint cover better.
When you buy your paint, always figure on a little extra in case you spill some.
Also, don’t forget to include doors, closets, and the ceiling in your calculations.
Don’t plan to thin down your paint. You will reduce the hiding and durability of the paint, which will mean you
will probably have to do an extra coat (using more paint than if you hadn’t diluted).
Prepare your walls for painting
The first step to a good paint job is preparing your walls. Taking the time to clean and prime your walls will
make your paint job look better and last longer. In fact, it may take longer to prepare your walls than it does to
actually paint them. Specific things you need to do include repairing dents and holes and cleaning and priming
the walls.
Repair dents, scrapes, and gouges
To repair dents in your drywall:
- 1. Pack the dent with joint compound.
2. Use a trowel to smooth the surface.
3. If the damaged area is more than about 1/4 inch deep, the joint compound will shrink and/or crack as
it dries. If this happens, apply a second coat.
4. Once the joint compound is dry, sand the surface very lightly.
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Dear Friend,
If you'd like to get a fixer upper ready to sell, increase market value or just make your own home
more comfortable, you're in the right place and here's why:
Home Remodeling Secrets will help you do inexpensive remodeling and renovation projects with
minimum expense and stress or your money back!
Why should you consider Home Remodeling Secrets?
Here is a summary of some of the things you will learn
“homebuyer’s notebook” for the house.
Learn how to create a listing of items such as as paint colors, warranty information for
appliances, sources for floor coverings and window treatments, companies that have worked on
the home, and any other information that would be helpful to someone buying the home.
You can't lose with our 100%, ironclad, money back guarantee Home Remodeling Secrets is
a comprehensive guide that everyone needs to prepare a property for sale or just update their
own home.
If you'd like to get a fixer upper ready to sell, increase market value or just make your own home
more comfortable, you're in the right place and here's why:
Home Remodeling Secrets will help you do inexpensive remodeling and renovation projects with
minimum expense and stress or your money back!
Why should you consider Home Remodeling Secrets?
- Reason One: Sal Vannutini has successfully renovated real estate for personal and
professional purposes for over 10 years.
Reason Two: 11 years in the real estate profession where he has witnessed what works,
and what doesn’t work when remodeling a home, and the effect this can have on the
eventual selling price; as well as his “in the trenches” experiences as a full time renovator.
Reason Three: He is also an international author and highly respected speaker on the
topic of investing in fixer-uppers.
Here is a summary of some of the things you will learn
- A fresh coat of paint makes your home look clean and fresh.
Take the guesswork out of colors, types and amount of paint required.
What about wallpaper?
Tricks and traps with wallpaper - How to measure, purchase, apply and remove wallpaper.
Do the floors need attention?
How to rejuvenate wood floors, repair or replace carpet or tile.
Is the house dark and gloomy?
Discover tips to brighten any room.
Are updated window treatments are in order?
Learn how to clean or upgrade window coverings.
Is the kitchen drab and dreary?
Quick, inexpensive tips to bring it up to modern standards.
How to transform an ugly bathroom.
Quick and simple techniques that bring the bathroom up to date.
How to dress up the outside.
Tips on increasing curb appeal.
“homebuyer’s notebook” for the house.
Learn how to create a listing of items such as as paint colors, warranty information for
appliances, sources for floor coverings and window treatments, companies that have worked on
the home, and any other information that would be helpful to someone buying the home.
You can't lose with our 100%, ironclad, money back guarantee Home Remodeling Secrets is
a comprehensive guide that everyone needs to prepare a property for sale or just update their
own home.
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