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Will A Remodel Increase The Value Of Your Home?

10/26/2020

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​Anyone who has watched house flipping or home renovation shows on tv may feel inspired to do something similar to their homes to increase their value. Renovating your home can indeed make it much more comfortable and pleasing to the eye but, if you want to renovate with the intention of selling the house, is it worth it?
 
If you want to sell your home and get a good price for it, investing a lot of money on an expensive remodel may not be the best idea. This is because, much of the time, the money you spend will not increase the home’s value significantly enough to make it worthwhile. However, if you feel that it is something you want to do, here are a few suggestions:
 
It is best not to rely on your own tastes when remodeling to sell a home. Instead of bold, bright statements, choose a more neutral palette, something that would appeal to a potential buyer.
 
It is natural to want your home to be the best in the neighborhood but, renovating your property to make it look a lot bigger and better than the rest will not add that much more to its value. Instead, any improvements you make have them fit in with the rest of the homes in the area.
 
You may be thinking that a swimming pool would be a great addition to your property. If you want to install one to make it more attractive to a buyer, however, this is not the best strategy. Did you know that swimming pools can be a negative to a lot of people? They may worry about the dangers they pose to small children, not to mention the additional maintenance.
 
A renovation can transform a property and make it a very comfortable space for a homeowner, but it’s good to remember that house flipping tv shows often lull you into a false sense of how much this will increase the value of your home.

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What Is A Pressure Assist Toilet?

10/7/2020

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​Many homes nowadays, especially new builds, have pressure-assist toilets instead of the standard gravity toilets. So, how do they work, and why are they a good option?
 
Although from the outside, a pressure-assist toilet looks like a standard toilet, they function rather differently. The ceramic tank is fitted with an air-filled pressure container. Instead of using gravity to flush water through, as a standard toilet does, it uses compressed air. This results in water being pushed into the toilet bowl at a much more forceful rate than gravity alone can achieve.
 
There are many advantages to a pressure-assist toilet. For example, the strong flushing capability of this type of toilet means that there are fewer clogs in the system. It is also more eco-friendly due to its water efficiency and can save gallons of water each year.
 
An older home can benefit from a pressure-assist toilet, as the strong force of the flush helps to push waste through the old pipework. Also, because of the tank's design, there is no buildup of condensation when the weather is humid. They are also easier to maintain than standard toilets.
 
If you are thinking about replacing your toilets for pressure assist ones, just be aware that these kinds of toilets have a much louder flush than a gravity type. They are also more expensive than standard toilets. Plus, if your home has low water pressure, this type of toilet may not work as well because they need at least 20 to 30 PSI of pressure.

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