House Kitchen Remodel: Renovating A Home

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Renovating A Home

The following is post No. 6 in an AARP Livable Communities blog diary about a home remodeling project that is stylishly updating a Florida house (referred to here as the “Cate house”) while making it better suited for aging-in-place. The posts so far: 1. When it comes to renovating your home, it's usually because you need something changed. It could be because you are just sick of squeezing into a small kitchen, or it could be that you want to sell your home and need to increase its market value. There are many parallels between renovating a home and overhauling your life. Both are about healing, motivation and doing something that makes your heart feel good. Working on a home gave me clarity when so many things in my life were unclear. It’s All photos courtesy of Ethan Arnheim. It’s easy to be wowed by a professional renovation that costs as much as a small house. But when someone is able to do their own work—on a budget, no less—and does it well, it’s doubly impressive. Example A The summer is a great time to tackle home renovation projects. Are you ready to start a project in your home? Have you been saving up for a specific project and doing your due diligence by researching materials and contractors? For many of you, this may be Summer is the perfect time to finally tackle your DIY and home remodeling list. Tackling home projects yourself is a great way to save money. Some home projects are easy to do by yourself and can save you a lot of money. For example, Popular Mechanics .

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