Would you rather paint your house or wait a couple years and replace all the wood, too (eaves, posts, facia)? How about your showers? Are they 10 years old and leaking? Are you interested in taking care of the mold now or would you rather having to end up replacing the walls around them? This may sound harsh, but it is a reality. These are questions based on real-life situations we have seen, as well.
Is your paint oxidized? Is there water getting inside your exterior walls? Let's hope they're not to that point. One way to prevent that is by painting them on a regular basis so that they are more water repellent. Here in Arizona it is recommended to paint the exterior of your home every 6 to 8 years, although most homes look pretty drab if you end up waiting that long.
On another note, taking a look at the economics and trends of the country, it's looking like a given that inflation is going to hit sooner or later. Thinking in those terms too, you can get more work done for less now than you will be able to down the road.
So many things to think of, but it always pays to plan ahead and be pro-active in taking care of your home. We're here to help you with this and all your home improvement needs. Call now (480-367-1171) or email sales@travek.com for a FREE estimate.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
What Makes A House A Home?
They say that kitchens and bathrooms are the biggest determining factors in selling a home. Well, if you are staying in your home you need not worry about the features for re-sale. Instead you need to concern yourself with, "Does this kitchen fit my lifestyle?"
Granite countertops alone will not make a kitchen a great. Consider the layout. If you enjoy baking and cooking, are the oven/stove, refrigerator and baking cupboards in close proximity to each other so there is nice work flow? How about the mixer? Do you have room on the counter to pull it out? Where do you roll out pie crusts?
Think of your family. If you have children, is there a place for them to sit and do homework while you putter in the kitchen? Or is there a spot for your spouse to pull up a chair in the corner and visit or read? Is there room for more than one in the kitchen?
How about the bathroom? Do you want it strictly functional, as a place where you can run in and out of the shower? Or would you rather have it as a place you can go to relax in the tub?
There is all this and much more to consider when making your house a home. Of course we know that when it comes right down to it, a house is made of four walls, and a home is made of love alone, but if you can, why not have a beautiful house to make your home?
TraVek, Inc. has inhouse designers to help you with all your home improvement needs. Email or call now to 480-367-1171.
Granite countertops alone will not make a kitchen a great. Consider the layout. If you enjoy baking and cooking, are the oven/stove, refrigerator and baking cupboards in close proximity to each other so there is nice work flow? How about the mixer? Do you have room on the counter to pull it out? Where do you roll out pie crusts?
Think of your family. If you have children, is there a place for them to sit and do homework while you putter in the kitchen? Or is there a spot for your spouse to pull up a chair in the corner and visit or read? Is there room for more than one in the kitchen?
How about the bathroom? Do you want it strictly functional, as a place where you can run in and out of the shower? Or would you rather have it as a place you can go to relax in the tub?
There is all this and much more to consider when making your house a home. Of course we know that when it comes right down to it, a house is made of four walls, and a home is made of love alone, but if you can, why not have a beautiful house to make your home?
TraVek, Inc. has inhouse designers to help you with all your home improvement needs. Email or call now to 480-367-1171.
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