Resale value tips from a home improvement expert
A home is typically sold about once every eight years says James Englund of the Aluminum Corp. Planning for resale now, he urges visiting new homes to note selling points such as outdoor patios and finished recreation spaces. He also suggests modernizing kitchens, adding a second bathroom, and creating a separate laundry area to boost appeal and value.
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James Englund
Aluminum Corp
Englund
England
Colorful Miracles: Paint Your Home for Safety and Style
A safety oriented guide from the National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Council highlights using bright colors on safety gear like fire extinguishers and first aid kits, and on stairs, ladders, and hallways to prevent slips and falls. It stresses inspecting ladders, painting steps bright, and using luminous paint on light switches for quick locating.
Economical Cabin Plans Offered by University of Massachusetts
Amherst plans present a 16 by 20 foot do it yourself cabin using pole framing suited to sloping or level sites. Estimated lumber needs 3000 board feet with under 600 dollar materials cost excluding finishes. Plan MC-5610 offers adaptable design extendable to 30 feet. 15 cents for drawings plus leaflets on other leisure structures.
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Amherst
University of Massachusetts
Agricultural Engineering Department
Stockbridge Hall
One Man Project The House Doctor
A reader asks about building a blacktop walkway solo. The House Doctor explains sourcing cold mix asphalt, site prep, forming with wooden boards, soil compaction, rock base, dry mix application, rolling, cement dust finish, and final compacting, noting labor ease but cost and availability constraints.
Home upgrades spark cold drafts and rusted tiles debate
Readers ask about converting an attached garage into a patio with sliding doors causing ice on aluminum frames and brick walls. Answers advise restoring a usable garage, insulating brick walls, and replacing rusted steel tiles or painting them briefly. A reader also notes heating burner cycling should keep indoor temp within a few degrees.
Old-Fashioned Showerheads Cause Misery
The piece urges replacing antique showerheads with modern self cleaning models featuring multi spray options and adjustable temperature control. It notes thermostatically controlled mixing valves regulate water flow and compensate for pressure changes, reducing sudden cold or hot surges and splatter. A qualified plumbing contractor can help select from a wide market.
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