Archive for November, 2008

Painting and flooring rooms to attract buyers?

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

audri asked: I'm trying to help renovate a really quaint house in the middle of a nice neighborhood. The house has 3 bedrooms, one bathroom [possibly 2, after renovation], a nice kitchen, and a dining room. There's an outside utility room as well. I've got to choose colors and flooring... What ...

What is the cheapest way to renovate a kitchen?

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Shelly79 asked: We are have recently made an offer to purchase a property with two 3 x1 duplex's already erected on the property requiring quite a bit of renovation. We have had a look around and it is all so confusing & expensive. Can anyone please give us some advise ...

How long can you survive without a kitchen?

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

mrhappy asked: we are starting week three now...two more to go before the renovation is completed.... Poll: tootsie rolls or jolly ranchers hey Luv...nice to see you...yep, we have everything there for them but we are getting granite countertop, that is what seems to be holding us up(on their end) but not ...

How can I apologize to my wife after what I have done?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Jenna Holder asked: My wife(of 3 years) and I have been arguing a lot recently because of a kitchen renovation we are doing. This last argument though got especially heated and I slapped her... We haven't been talking for a week and I can't stand it. I just don't know ...

Kitchen Renovation Plan

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Roger Thompson asked: In an ideal kitchen, room size is of lesser importance. Instead, the key is the efficient use of space. The distance between the three most important elements (the refrigerator, the cooking surface and the sink) mustn't be too great. Remember the triangle principle whose merits have been ...

How do you determine the asking price for a home when there are no comps?

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

I_Love_McRedneck asked: Nothing in the area has sold in the last year & nothing is currently on the market....SO how do you determine the asking price of a house? This relates to another question I posted earlier. I'm looking at buying a home where I feel the seller has ...

Benefits of Renovating the Kitchen & Bathroom

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Morgan Kennedy asked: Have you been thinking about renovating your kitchen or bathroom but you just aren’t sure? Do you need a little encouragement to help you make up your mind? How about this, renovating your kitchen or bathroom will pay for itself over a few years, and if you ...

Planning Ahead for a Kitchen Renovation

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Nelson Stewart asked: Renovating your kitchen can add value to your home that is quoted as high as 70% return on your remodeling investment. This means if you spend $10,000 on your re-modeling your kitchen it may boost the value of your property by $7,000. Kitchen renovations are often dreaded, ...

I am purchasing a circa 1971 home should we replace ALL the plumbing in the renovation?

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

rena asked: We are replacing plumbing fixtures in the baths and kitchen and adding some plumbing (washer/dryer going to the master). We thought with some of the walls out maybe we should replace the existing with PEX while it is "easy". But....we don't want a budget buster! ...

Tips for a Smooth Kitchen Renovation

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Sofia Rucci asked: When deciding to have your kitchen renovated, the most common mistake homeowners make is believing that the process will not be a disruption in their household. Renovation of even a very small kitchen requires the services of several different types of contractors and the ordering of materials ...