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Improving The Exterior Of The Home

By Jim Thorpe


Many homeowners in Utah take great pride in the way the interior of their home looks, performing home improvement projects like installing new cupboard or shelves and undertaking interior design art projects to beautify the inside of their home. But many homeowners in Utah take less interest in the appearance of the exterior of their home.

Projects like replacing the garage's shop sink, changing out the hardware on the doors, and tiling the bathroom are all good projects to undertake from time to time, especially if these areas need improving, but there are more valuable home improvements that a homeowner in Salt Lake City can complete that will keep their home more valuable, looking nice, and functioning properly.

First up, what are the things you should do on a monthly basis? Check your drains and stoppers. Bathroom drains especially clog with hair, even if it's only men using the shower. Clean all drains out. When you reach the garbage disposal, turn the hot water up and flush the area with baking soda. This will help remove any excessive debris in the disposal and help wash out the pipes below.

If you use fiberglass filters for your forced-air heating system, change the filters. That should cover the basics for the monthly maintenance. Bimonthly, you should take a look at the grills of your wall furnace. Lint and dust are very flammable.

One of the first and best ways to rejuvenate the appearance of a home is with a fresh new coat of paint. Painting the exterior of a home can be a time consuming project, but it is one of the simpler home improvement projects that a homeowner can do by themselves and it is one of the best ways to give the home an instant face lift and boost in appeal.

Likewise to painting the exterior of the home, another project that can be done to help boost the home's value and appearance as well as its functionality in protecting the interior of the home, is to replace the siding of the home.

This is an ambitious project and may require the help of a Utah construction company, but the homeowner can instantly improve the appearance and protection afforded to the home by replacing old siding with new and updated siding.

Repainting the door of the entry way a bright and cheerful or contrasting color can make the entire entry way stand out. Likewise, the simple task of replacing or refurbishing the hardware on the door will make the front entry way an aesthetically pleasing addition to the outside look of the home.

Finally one of the best ways to maintain or increase the value of your home investment is to add to or make improvements to your home. A Utah construction company can help you whether you want to remodel your kitchen, finish your basement, or add a room to your home. As you watch these particular points in your home throughout the year, you'll help to ensure the house stays in optimal working order throughout your stay in it. The house itself will be an increasing asset that could be sold for some gain in the future if you decided to move.




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