WANT TO PAINT YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS?
Read This Crash Course First
Have you stepped into your kitchen in the last few weeks and thought it could use more color? If so, you’re not alone. Colorfully painted kitchen cabinets are a hot trend right now in home decor, to the point that HGTV released a step-by-step guide to the painting process this winter! However, just because you want to paint your kitchen cabinets doesn’t mean you should — at least not before reading the argument for each side and getting painting tips from the pros. 2 Reasons to Paint Your Cabinets — And 2 Reasons Not To The Pros: • You could increase your home’s value. Painted cabinets are hot, so buyers may be willing to pay a premium for them (unless they hate your color choice). Plus, light-colored cabinets may make your kitchen seem bigger. • If you hate your cabinets, you’ll save money. Painting cabinets yourself is time-consuming, but it’s much cheaper than springing for brand-new wood. The Cons: • It’s a pain in the butt. Painting your cabinets yourself means disassembling them, making your kitchen unusable for days, and doing hours of manual labor. You can avoid some of this
hassle by hiring professional, but the price of the job will increase. • Your mistakes might haunt you. Maybe you’ll regret your color choice, maybe your paint job will be uneven, or maybe
that primer spill just won’t come out of your grout. These are risks you’ll need to take if you choose to paint. Painting Tips and Tricks 1. Deep-clean before you paint. According to HGTV, it’s NOT a waste of effort to clean your cabinets before you sand them. In fact, it’s a vital step to remove grease that could ruin your paint job.
2. Label every panel and draw a cabinet map. Trust us — numbering all of your drawers and doors makes reassembly easy. If you don’t do this, you’ll end up crying on the kitchen floor in the middle of a cabinet puzzle. 3. Get scientific about your finishes. According to Remodelista, you should “forget matte and eggshell finishes and opt for semi-gloss, gloss, or satin instead — hardy finishes that are easy to clean.”
It’s That Time of Year Again SCHEDULE YOUR HVAC SYSTEM TUNE-UP TODAY!
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By cleaning your unit and changing the filters, your system will work more efficiently, which will in turn save you money on your energy bill.
As the leaves slowly change colors and we pull out our sweaters and jackets in preparation for the colder months, it’s also time to schedule your biannual HVAC system tune-up. You want to test your HVAC system a few months before the weather begins to get cooler so you can prevent unexpected system failures and reduce the likelihood of a surprise repair bill this winter.
3. Repairs: While your technician inspects your unit, they may find items that need repairing. They can either make those repairs that day or schedule a follow-up appointment. When you schedule your tune-up in advance of the cold weather, these repairs can be completed before the colder months arrive. Completing these repairs now can save you from having a costlier repair in the future and will prolong the life of your existing system. 4. Preparation: By scheduling your tune-up in advance, your technician can spot potential problems that could arise during the winter. You can then prepare by having these items replaced or repaired, or by at least looking into the solutions recommended by your technician. Either way, inspecting your HVAC system will ensure that your system remains trouble-free and that you and your family stay warm this winter. Don’t let winter arrive without getting a heating system tune-up. Snuggling up in blankets on a cold winter night is cozy and fun only when it isn’t done out of necessity. So give Aire Serv of the Mid- Hudson Valley a call today to schedule your appointment.
Here are four benefits of scheduling a tune-up with Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley.
1. Inspection: A technician will give your heating system a thorough going-over to ensure it’s working effectively. They will be listening for odd sounds and looking for evidence that parts are not performing as they should. Regular maintenance can help prolong the life of your unit and save you money in the long run. 2. Cleaning: Since you haven’t used your heating system in a while, dust or grime may have accumulated, making it harder to produce heat. Or maybe there is damage from a summer storm that could cause a problem once the system starts up. A technician will remove any debris, dust, and grime from the unit and replace the air filters.
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