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Tired? Get Energized With Home Improvement Tips
When you make improvements to your home you are not only creating beautiful upgrades to your
home's environment, but you are also increasing its overall when and if you decide to sell in the
future. If you will follow these tips, you can make valuable and cost-efficient enhancements to your
home.
During summertime, go outside and pick some wildflowers. Place the wildflowers between the pages
of an old and unwanted phonebook. Pile about 50 to 60 pounds of books on top of the phonebook to
press the flowers dry. After about a week or two of pressing, adhere your flowers to a piece of
cardstock and hang them in your room. They create a great focal point as well as a nature friendly
approach to home decorating.
If your refrigerator is over ten years old, it may be time to look at getting an upgrade. The refrigerator
will use the most electricity out of all the appliances in your home. New ENERGY STAR refrigerators,
however, are much more energy efficient, and will save you money. Furthermore, they run quieter.
One type of roof vent you can use with metal roofing would be one made of ABS plastic. They
normally come in the same color of the metal you will be using. They are easy to install with metal
screws and stand up well when you are considering the elements.
Suppose you are planning to replace your roof and are considering using either shingles or metal
roofing. Which is best? You need to take into account the pitch of the roof. Either material will work on
a steep pitch, but for a low pitch roof you should use metal roofing. Shingles will always leak.
Replacing a roof can be one of a homeowner's biggest expenses. Get estimates from at least three
roofing companies and be sure to check their references. There are many options for new roofing
material, including lightweight tile and metal roofs, in addition to the more traditional wood shake and
composite shingles. A good roofing contractor will help you decide.
Gutters
Gutters
If you have a leaky roof, some of the first places you should look for the culprit would be skylights,
around the chimney, wall step flashings, and low spots. The next place to look would be the gutters!
Damaged gutters are often the cause of a leaky roof because the water will run directly down the
exterior of the house.
Use an old, dirty paint roller to clean the gutters on your house. The old paint roller that you have
deemed unusable will quickly and easily clean your dirty gutters. Attach the roller to an extended

2. handle. Then simply remove debris and leaves by sliding it along the gutter.
Remember when doing a massive home renovation that the inside is not the only area that needs
attention. Sure the inside of the home is a big factor in a major home improvement plan, but
neglecting the outside will lead to expensive repairs down the road. Look at the roof, siding, paint,
and gutters for any signs they need replacing.
Chimneys
Less glamorous projects can be some of the most overlooked. For example, many people ignore the
importance of maintaining their gutters, chimneys and downspouts. These systems are vital to the
safety of your home; you have to inspect them regularly and fix problems immediately. If your
chimney is not cleaned regularly it may catch fire, and downspouts and gutters may become
obstructed with debris, this can result in water damage when not addressed.
Home improvement can be enjoyable and satisfying. If you take your time and apply some of the
suggestions above, you will have fun while at the same time you will be adding value to your property.
It's a win-win situation!
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