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Creating the “Wow” Factor with Your Home Renovations TO ACHIEVE A DRAMATIC BEFORE-AND-AFTER FEEL, CONSIDER THESE FIVE TIPS.
By Michele Van Der Veen
veryone loves to see the great before-and-after photos of homes. Even major networks like HGTV, DIY, and the new Magnolia Network have made millions off the fact that everyone loves a great “before and after. Witnessing the makeover of an entire home in person can often be even more exhilarating to experience. Taking an old space and transforming it with a dramatically new look doesn’t result from how much of a budget you have but from how creative you can get! E
Here are some tips sure to create a real “WOW FACTOR” for your next renovation project.
an open floor plan is one of the most requested items on a home- buyer’s list. Gone are the days of formal living rooms, separate family rooms, and closed-off kitchens. To remove a wall will likely require you to use a licensed engineer who can calculate what is needed to hold the weight of the roof. The added cost will be well worth the money when it comes time to sell the home. Opening up the wall will give any home, large or small, the feel of a newer, more up-to-date design. The home will immediately feel larger
OPEN THINGS UP OK, let’s just get the obvious one out of the way first. Opening up any space will give your renovation a dramatically new look and feel. Deciding whether to go in this direction will come down to your budget and whether it will give the home the feel it needs to sell fast. Any real estate agent will tell you
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