Hector Seda has been coined "America’s Home Improvement Coach". He has been in the construction industry for thirty years and is also a syndicated columnist. He has been quoted in Lowe’s For Pros as well as other media. Hector Seda has been interviewed on radio and television across the United States. He is a regular guest on “Your Morning”, a Philadelphia morning talk show on Comcast CN8. He is a speaker and advocate for ethical construction and home improvement. He is a Certified Construction Consultant, Certified Project Manager and Certified Construction Inspector. Mr. Seda is a member of The Society of Industry Leaders, a Standard and Poor’s Co. and consultant for Vista Research, a McGraw-Hill Co. which provides consultation on construction and real-estate for institutional fund managers. Hector Seda is a Subject Matter Expert for Homeminders.com, a Phoenix based company. He is also a correspondent and columnist for North Jersey Media and active planning official in the State of New Jersey, as well as, the author of “What Your Parents Never Told You About Owning A Home” and has a new book to be released in the Spring of 2008 through Adams Media Publishing “Repair For Resale”.
Simple Things You Can Do to Make Your Home More Appealing
Not everyone can afford the cost of a renovation or a new home, but you can never go wrong when you cosmetically upgrade the interior and exterior of your home. Investing in the upkeep of your residence not only improves its appearance, but the overall appearance of your neighborhood. It can be cost efficient, simple and quick to do.
On the exterior of your home, power washing the siding or brick can dramatically improve the appearance. Painting the fence, planting some colorful flowers and mulching the trees in your yard can add curbside appeal. The first thing most people focus on when approaching your home is your front door. Painting or staining your door is a simple low cost improvement that can highlight your entrance without the costly expense of replacement. Shutters are also a low cost item, pre-painted, easy to install and can change the appearance and style of a plain looking facade and enhance its charm. If your entrance walkway is in disrepair you can install brick pavers for a warm but elegant, country look. There are many styles, colors and shapes.
The interior of your home may need a new coat of paint. You may want to consider some of the new color schemes available at your local paint or home improvement store. New carpet in the bedrooms or new rugs over a freshly scraped and polyurethaned hardwood floors in your living room and dining room can be a refreshing change. Upgrade the interior trim and add ornamental crossheads above the doorways. If you desire more light, have a larger window installed where you feel the interior can be enhanced by exterior views. Maybe it’s time for new kitchen appliances or modern bathroom fixtures. From new garage doors to installing a new lighting fixture, there are many things you can do to make your home more appealing without spending thousands of dollars.
Take a walk around your home and imagine what it would look like if you made a few minor changes. Just make yourself a list in the order you feel a repair or change is needed. These projects can be a lot of fun for you and your family and time together, well spent.
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