April 2020

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Home Renovation

What to Expect When You’re Renovating?

Gianni Kent

When you scrolled through your Pinterest board, and you watch too many home makeovers TV shows, you would seem to think that home renovations would be a piece of cake, and you can’t wait to see the end product. So your Pinterest board is already screaming at you to renovate your kitchen or your bedroom already. However, renovations are an extensive process, so you should be prepared for what’s in store for you once you’ve decided to renovate. Here’s what to expect:

Your Daily Life Is Disrupted

Depends on what you’re renovating, it could be the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, or the whole house. Either way, your daily routine will be disrupted. Certain areas of your home will be off-limits. Living you to come up with an alternative solution temporarily, and this solution might not be even convenient. There will also be workers working throughout the day, so you’ll be hearing all the noise.

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It’s Messy

It’s messy. There will be a lot of dust, dirt, and garbage. Before the renovation, you have to sort out through your things, and you will find out that you have a lot to throw away. And there’s also the trash coming from the materials of the renovation. It’s a good thing some stores offer dumpster rentals so you can sort this problem.

It Goes Over Budget

You’ll get an estimate before the renovation. However, as the renovation goes, you have to be prepared for anything as it could go over the estimated budget. It could be because once the renovation starts, you’ll find more things you want to add, or you could change your mind on designs, and contractors have to start over. It’s best to have an extra budget prepared as you are aware that this might happen.

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It Can Be Stressful

You will always worry about the results if you’ve make the right choices. You might have a contractor, but you will made the decisions on what tiles, paint, or light to choose. You will also worry about the budget, you would want to stay on budget, but you also wish for the best outcome. It’s important to keep your cool and think twice about your decisions.

You might go through a lot when deciding to renovate your home, but the feeling you will get once you see the end product that you want, and knowing that it is your home, it will all be worth it.

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Treehouse

Four Reasons You Should Consider Building a Treehouse

Gianni Kent

A treehouse is something that can be enjoyed not only by kids but also adults. That is why up to these days, you can still find them being built on so many properties.

Below are the tops reasons you should invest in a treehouse for your whole family:

To Enjoy the Outdoors

outdoorsMost kids, nowadays, are so hooked on their gadgets that a lot of them end up spending the whole day in their rooms playing video games or whatever kind of entertainment they can have using their smartphones, tablets, or computers.

The truth is, while these devices are entertaining, they also have disadvantages, especially if utilized for hours on end. And besides, being indoors most of the time can adversely affect the overall wellbeing of an individual.

If you have a treehouse on your property, it will encourage your kids and other family members to spend some time outdoors. This will then give them a great opportunity to get some fresh air, engage in physical activities, and connect with nature.

To Have a Second Home

Depending on your budget, you can actually make the treehouse your second home. There are those that are equipped with the same amenities that a real home has like a living room, kitchen, and even a bathroom. If that is the type of a treehouse that you are going to construct, then it will serve as an extension of your residence. You can spend some nights on it or even have your visitors stay there for a day or two.

To Have Privacy

Another cool benefit of having a treehouse is it can provide you with privacy. If you are a writer and you are working on a novel or a book, you can spend a few hours up there without being disturbed while enjoying the peacefulness of the environment. The same is true if you simply want to have a break.

As for your children, the treehouse can also serve as their study area where they can review their lessons and do their assignments in.

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To Increase Your Property’s Market Value

You may not have thought about this, but building a treehouse is also an excellent way of increasing your property’s market value. It may seem to be a simple addition, but it could significantly boost the price of your asset.…