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The Bathroom…The Forgotten Area Of Your HomeMike Yeager The bathroom in your home is the one room that has undergone a complete transformation in the past several years. A transformation that is as far as how it is defined. Kitchens are to cook and eat in, living rooms are still for living and entertaining in and the garage still holds vehicles and junk not to mention lot’s of tools. But the bathroom has evolved so far beyond its traditional functions that to truly reflect its current status in many homes, "spa room" or the "retreat" might be more appropriate names for it. Too often, the bathroom comes in second to the kitchen when it comes to deciding on which home remodeling project should be done first. The kitchen has retained and even built upon its position as the focal point of the home and a center of both socialization and function. But the master bathroom is still stuck in its hygienic role and remains a private area that doesnt get as many opportunities to impress visiting guests. Couple that with the fact that a bathroom renovation can be nearly as involved and expensive as a kitchen makeover and you have the makings for procrastination. Todays bathrooms, particularly those incorporated into master suites, are being designed and built to be a source of luxury and relaxation. After all, for many parents the master suites bath may be the only room in the home where they can truly enjoy some private time for relaxation away from the kids. The world can be a very stressful place and having a nice, relaxing bathroom where you can de-stress can be very important.
| RELATED ARTICLES Should your Sell your Home yourself Should you sell your home yourself Yes and no. Yes, you should leave the option of selling on your own open and no, you shouldn’t rule out using the services of an agent to help you sell. There are a considerable number of advantages of using an agent to sell your home but their services do come at a price – up to 6% commission on the sale price! That’s quite a sum, a precious $6,000 for every $100,000 your home is worth. Agents are not indispensable. With the advent of the Internet, a fairly sizeable number of owners have been able to successfully sell on their own. Statistics have it that 80% of home buyers begin their search for a home online. So, putting your home details on the Internet is one effective medium of advertising your home and reaching out to a large number of buyers. Discover Electric Radiant Heat Imagine – you have just enjoyed a nice, hot, relaxing shower and the stresses of the day have seemingly melted away – until you take your first step onto your beautiful ceramic tile floor, the unbelievably cold ceramic tile floor. Tickle Your Senses With Yankee Candles! How many of us remember as kids creating our own candles from our broken crayonsWe’d have mom or dad help us melt down the crayons on the stove, throwing in every color of the rainbow.Then we’d carefully pour the melted wax into old cardboard milk cartons.But, how many of us were able to turn the fun of creating candles at home into a profitable money-making businessWell, Mike Kittredge, founder of Yankee Candles did just that!In 1969, when he was 16 years old, Mike melted down his old crayons to make his mom a candle for Christmas.His neighbor liked it so well, that she bought it from him.He then had enough money to buy wax to make both a candle for his mom and one to sell.This was the beginning of a bright future for Yankee Candles. Remodeling Your Home:How Much Is Too Much The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan. Carpet Takes Center Stage NC—From soft, layered intricate vine and floral designs to multi-levelled patchwork weaves to tailored ribs, geometric loops and lattices to nubby, terry-like twists, there are more than 200 styles and 4,000 colours of wall-to-wall carpet on the market today. "The unique and innovative patterns, textures, and colours that are available today, resulting from the latest fibre and manufacturing technologies, offer endless home styling options and are taking the spotlight at every floor show", says Leslie Beaumont, from Beaulieu Canada, Canadas largest carpet manufacturer. The Right Bathroom Light Fixture Will Brighten Up Your Bathroom A bathroom light fixture may be just what the doctor ordered to brighten up a dark and gloomy bathroom.House lighting is important in every room in your home, but especially in the bathroom.House lighting using too few lights in any room, especially your bathroom not only makes the bathroom look gloomy, but also may be a potential health hazard.On the other hand, too many lights may make your bathroom seem harsh.Fortunately, a bathroom light fixture will provide your bathroom with the perfect amount of light. Seeing the Light Lighting Customer Service – the Real Estate Revolution Traditionally, real estate has been viewed as a sales industry. But perceptions are changing. Agents around the country are coming to believe that the key to real estate success is service – not sales. When And How To Prune Roses The following article was written by David G. 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While the actual dream may differ—a house with a big back yard for gardening, or a condo in the sky with a great view of the city—buying any home can be an important step for couples building a life together, or for singles looking for a bit of security. Home ownership often represents the largest investment in their lives, leaving some first-time buyers asking "where do I begin" 5 Factors of Selling a Home There are five major factors to consider when selling a home. These factors will greatly influence not only the final price you will get for the property, but also how quickly it will sell and how much grief you will suffer through the sale. Tips for Choosing Log Furniture If you just love that rustic look, and are finally ready to finally buy log furniture for your home, there are a number of “rules of thumb” that can help you in making good choices. Operation Closet When the wife comes to you one fine day and says, “dear, I think we need a new closet for the bedroom”, the heart surges in joy. Immediate thoughts of grabbing the coat and rushing off on a mission to the nearest DIY center enters the mind before realization dawns that first must come a shower and then work. Thursday today, Saturday would be best! A whole day of fun and joy to look forwards to! “Yes dear”, you say casually,“I will get the car out on Saturday and look for something nice”. Home Is Where The Heart Is Every one lives in a house but every house is not a home. A house is a shelter made of bricks, wood or any other material. When this shelter makes your heart alive with happiness and smiles, you are home. There are big palatial buildings as well as small flats in which all types of individuals reside in. The question that arises is whether they can really call it their home. Each and every house can be turned into a real home with not much effort. Follow these steps and see the difference. Quick Housecleaning Tips For Your Home Ah Yes! The house is a mess...again! Why do I even bother attempting the impossible Ill tell you why I do it. For one thing, I dont like living in a mess. Another reason is that People tend to show up unexpectedly. Why Use a Property Manager Most experienced property investors use property managers. Why Because they make you money. Security in Todays World There are many things in life that are worth protecting. Our children, our valuables, our resources and of course, ourselves. Only twenty years ago, if security was mentioned, you were speaking of protecting your home. And you were most likely discussing a security system, monitoring, watchdogs, firearms and cameras. |
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