November 03, 2011

Great Home Improvement Projects for Your List of Things to Do

By Rhonda Francis


You could spend hours working on all of the numerous home improvement ideas that are available. The three common factors that will probably affect your decision the most will be cost, time and personal style.

If you're going to be living in your home for quite some time then an investment in double pane windows is one that will really pay off. But this isn't an all locations solution. But if you go through extremes of cold and hot seasons or primarily one of the two, then these windows can be a real blessing to have. Not only do these windows insulate against heat and cold but also against sound. With varying distances it's possible to purchase double pane windows anywhere from one inch of space between the panes down to a quarter of an inch of space. Argon, an inert gas, is usually used to fill this space.

If you're going to be living in your home for quite some time then an investment in double pane windows is one that will really pay off. But this isn't an all locations solution. But if you go through extremes of cold and hot seasons or primarily one of the two, then these windows can be a real blessing to have. Not only do these windows insulate against heat and cold but also against sound. With varying distances it's possible to purchase double pane windows anywhere from one inch of space between the panes down to a quarter of an inch of space. Argon, an inert gas, is usually used to fill this space. If your doors are older, then they could be leaking air, which is why we should discuss energy efficiency and how it relates to your doors. Newer doors can have an energy efficiency rating given to them and those are what you should choose from. Some of the most important considerations are ensuring your door frame is fitted correctly for a tight seal. Additional sealing aids include possible use of weather stripping (magnetic), and even bottom expander to ensure an airtight fit is helpful, as well. You can make the reinforcement even better by utilizing bottom sweeps which is normally made with vinyl.

Can you guess which part of a lot of homes is left rough and unfinished? We think that is an easy question - and the answer is the basement. This project can be one of the most exciting as you'll end up with an additional room for relaxing in. Remodeling the basement is one of those projects that does not have to be completed once started, and that is attractive to a lot of people. It's not in the way at all, and when you get some additional funds you can continue with the project. In addition to having your own special room to relax in, it will also add to the value of your home.

It is a smart idea to plan your home improvement projects intelligently. By picking some projects that will bump up the value of your home you can get the biggest return from your investment.




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