From the trendiest bag to the shoe-of-the-moment, many people never leave the house without being successfully accessorized. And, with a full range of home accessories, homeowners can now also express themselves equally as much in their home. Just as the fashion seasons change, the home can get some stylish and often inexpensive updates as well.
Tasteful Textiles
Many pieces of furniture in the home warrant textile accessories. Spice up a couch or bed with accent pillows or a colorful throw, reinvent your dining room table by accessorizing with spunky placemats, or even throw a slipcover on that old, outdated chair.
By adding texture and color through textiles, homeowners will find a unique dynamic that is added to their home. This is a great way to accessorize a home from season to season. For example, the same linen pillows that accentuate a couch in the summer would not be the same pillows displayed in winter.
Just like fashion, textile accessories can follow the color and pattern trends of the season. According to FashionTrendsetter.com, anti-perfect fabrics including pleats, overstitching, wrinkles and ruffles will be the theme through fall and winter 2008.
Chic Floors
Flooring accessories are often an overlooked arena that is known to have little to no options available. But with an expanding selection of floor molding and accessories available and a wide array of rugs, consumers have more options than ever before.
“Most consumers don’t realize that the cheap looking metal vent cover they have can be replaced with a hardwood grill that matches or accentuates their flooring,” said Tom Sullivan, founder and chairman of Lumber Liquidators. “From bamboo to Brazilian Cherry, there have never been more options to complete a home’s look with hardwood stair treads, risers and vent covers.”
Another way to accessorize the floor is to purchase rugs. Rugs come in all shapes and sizes and are not only a functional accessory adding padding and warmth to solid surface floors, but can provide a beautiful aesthetic with either natural fibers or bright colors and patterns.
Embellishing Walls
Another easy way to create character in your home is to add wall décor. Art, mirrors and clocks are all great ways to add more excitement to a blank canvas.
Custom framing options for personal treasures are increasingly becoming a popular trend as homeowners work to personalize their home, according to a home accessories trend article on GreenBeamPro.com. Consumers are taking scrapbook contents and shaping them up to hang on the wall.
Becoming a steadily rising home accessory, mirrors not only provide a beautiful aesthetic, but if positioned correctly can illuminate more light or create the illusion of more space in small rooms. NothingButMirrors.com suggests that consumers place mirrors at an angle from a window if they want more light, but should place them in corners of small rooms to “stretch” the space.
Mood Lighting
One of the easiest ways to create mood in a room is with multiple lighting accessories. Candles, lamps and window treatments are all popular ways to light up or dim down personal spaces.
Depending on the atmosphere that a homeowner wants to achieve, sources of light can be used for ambient lighting, accent lighting, task lighting, aesthetic lighting and natural light.
Accessories are the easiest and often most cost effective way to makeover a room while offering the choice to mix and match. When shopping for accessories for the home, think versatility and let the creative juices flow. Just as accessories can make an outfit, they can also “successorize” a home.
View all the latest Flooring Trim and Accessories at all 145 Nationwide Lumber Liquidators stores and lumberliquidators.com.
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/catalog/section.jsp?categoryId=19
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Introducing Morning Star Bamboo!
Thousands of homes around the globe have been beautified with Morning Star Bamboo Flooring.
At Morning Star, we make high-quality bamboo flooring, crafted from mature bamboo to exacting specifications, finished with a factory-applied seven-coat process and ready to be installed in any home. We care about the environment. Like you, we continually seek to be responsible citizens in the global community and use resources wisely and conservatively. That's part of the reason we create flooring from bamboo instead of hardwood. While bamboo is uniquely beautiful, it's also a fast-growing plant that's actually tougher than many woods when allowed to mature. And while a tree can take 70 years or more to replace, our bamboo stalks regrow every four to six years. By harvesting only four-to-six-year-old "old-growth" bamboo, we create flooring with increased hardness, so it will better withstand the rigors of everyday life in your home. Our factory-applied seven-coat finish includes two layers of tough, scratch-resistant aluminum oxide. And for your peace of mind, all Morning Star Bamboo Flooring products come with a 30-year warranty – that's twice as long as the warranties offered by many other bamboo flooring manufacturers. Incidentally, this catalog is printed on paper made with 100% post-consumer recycled fiber (see the Environmental Impact Statement on our back cover).
- Ty Pennington, designer and television host
Find out more at:
www.MorningStarBamboo.com
At Morning Star, we make high-quality bamboo flooring, crafted from mature bamboo to exacting specifications, finished with a factory-applied seven-coat process and ready to be installed in any home. We care about the environment. Like you, we continually seek to be responsible citizens in the global community and use resources wisely and conservatively. That's part of the reason we create flooring from bamboo instead of hardwood. While bamboo is uniquely beautiful, it's also a fast-growing plant that's actually tougher than many woods when allowed to mature. And while a tree can take 70 years or more to replace, our bamboo stalks regrow every four to six years. By harvesting only four-to-six-year-old "old-growth" bamboo, we create flooring with increased hardness, so it will better withstand the rigors of everyday life in your home. Our factory-applied seven-coat finish includes two layers of tough, scratch-resistant aluminum oxide. And for your peace of mind, all Morning Star Bamboo Flooring products come with a 30-year warranty – that's twice as long as the warranties offered by many other bamboo flooring manufacturers. Incidentally, this catalog is printed on paper made with 100% post-consumer recycled fiber (see the Environmental Impact Statement on our back cover).
Morning Star Bamboo Flooring is one of the home improvement industry's best kept secrets, but I'm trying to change that. In my work as a designer and television host, I have the chance to see some pretty eye-opening things, and to work with some really cool people, products and companies. Whenever I have a chance to choose or recommend bamboo flooring, I choose Morning Star. That's because the people at Morning Star Bamboo Flooring care about what they're doing, and it shows in the awesome, beautiful products they make. Morning Star uses mature bamboo that's been growing for at least four years, so it's had more time to harden. Their flooring is naturally beautiful even without any staining, and they finish all their flooring with a seven-coat process to make it tough as nails. So let me ask you, are you ready to put down an amazing new bamboo floor in your home? You can't do any better than choosing Morning Star."
"Whenever I have a chance to recommend bamboo flooring, I choose Morning Star."- Ty Pennington, designer and television host
Find out more at:
www.MorningStarBamboo.com
Thursday, October 9, 2008
We're offering dollars - - This Weekend Only!
Everything ends Monday October 13, 2008
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Both candidates are offering "change." (We're offering dollars)
Our Plan:
Unbelievably low prices on hardwood and laminate flooring. Guaranteed.
We buy direct from the mill and keep our costs down by avoiding high-rent areas. If you don't mind driving a little out of the way, you'll get an unheard of deal on a gorgeous new flooring (with a full warranty).
20% off trim and molding.
A new floor without matching trim is like a birthday cake without frosting. Buy the floor and we'll give you 20% off the trim.
Enter promo code "MT10" during online checkout or visit your local store.
10% off installation.
We can help you do it yourself, but if you need it done, we'll also help pay for it.
Nothing down, no payments, and no interest for six months.
We know cash is tight for your family, so you won't have to pay until April 2009.
Total Satisfaction Guarantee.
We sell full warranty, major brand flooring with a low price guarantee.
Does your candidate offer a guarantee? Didn't think so.
"I'm Tom Sullivan, and I approve this message" - Tom Sullivan, Chairman/Founder
Lumber Liquidators - Hardwood Flooring For Less. Guaranteed.
www.lumberliquidators.com
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Both candidates are offering "change." (We're offering dollars)
Our Plan:
Unbelievably low prices on hardwood and laminate flooring. Guaranteed.
We buy direct from the mill and keep our costs down by avoiding high-rent areas. If you don't mind driving a little out of the way, you'll get an unheard of deal on a gorgeous new flooring (with a full warranty).
20% off trim and molding.
A new floor without matching trim is like a birthday cake without frosting. Buy the floor and we'll give you 20% off the trim.
Enter promo code "MT10" during online checkout or visit your local store.
10% off installation.
We can help you do it yourself, but if you need it done, we'll also help pay for it.
Nothing down, no payments, and no interest for six months.
We know cash is tight for your family, so you won't have to pay until April 2009.
Total Satisfaction Guarantee.
We sell full warranty, major brand flooring with a low price guarantee.
Does your candidate offer a guarantee? Didn't think so.
"I'm Tom Sullivan, and I approve this message" - Tom Sullivan, Chairman/Founder
Lumber Liquidators - Hardwood Flooring For Less. Guaranteed.
www.lumberliquidators.com
Monday, September 29, 2008
Final Days! In-stock, Out the Door. (At your local store)
PLEASE READ!!
We know. Money’s tight, but you still want (and deserve) a new floor. At the same time, we want to clear out inventory at our local Lumber Liquidators stores. How can we help each other?
Our founder, Tom Sullivan, has authorized our stores to make a deal with you on all in-stock flooring (that means all major brands—even Bellawood.)What does this mean? Check out our prices (we’re not shy.) Now consider this: if your local store has it in-stock, you can get it for even less than it’s listed on our website.
We only ask that you pick up your flooring by Tuesday, September 30th (we can deliver it, too.)Don’t forget that we also can help with installation.
Oh, one more thing: no money down, no payments, and no interest for six months. (Keep your cash.)Need to find your local store? Click here
Friday, September 26, 2008
Check out the new Lumber Liquidators Installation Starter Kit
Lumber Liquidators DIY Installation Starter Kit
The Lumber Liquidators DIY Installation Starter Kit has just about everything you need to install that perfect floor that you will love and your neighbors will admire.
- Bucket + lid
- 16 oz Hammer
- Felt pads
- 20 Spacers
- Measuring tape
- 3 carpenter pencils
- Hobby Knife
- Baseball Cap
- 3 dust masks
- Safety glasses + a holder
- Chalk line reel with chalk
- Undercut saw
- Knee pads
- Prybar
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
In-Stock, Out the Door. (From your local store)
PLEASE READ!!
We know. Money’s tight, but you still want (and deserve) a new floor. At the same time, we want to clear out inventory at our local Lumber Liquidators stores. How can we help each other?
Our founder, Tom Sullivan, has authorized our stores to make a deal with you on all in-stock flooring (that means all major brands—even Bellawood.)What does this mean? Check out our prices (we’re not shy.) Now consider this: if your local store has it in-stock, you can get it for even less than it’s listed on our website.
We only ask that you pick up your flooring by Tuesday, September 30th (we can deliver it, too.)Don’t forget that we also can help with installation.
Oh, one more thing: no money down, no payments, and no interest for six months. (Keep your cash.)Need to find your local store? Click here
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Lumber Liquidators Featured in the September 2008 issue of Country Home magazine
At just over 2,000 square feet, our Des Moines home—a two-story brick Colonial with a one-room addition tacked onto the back—had served us pretty well. But after two kids (and their stuff) arrived and started crowding us out, my husband, Chris, and I decided we needed a design intervention.
See our finished remodel in the September 2008 issue of Country Home magazine (beginning on page 62). And read my monthly diary of our adventure, complete with lots of photos. — Kathy Barnes
http://www.countryhome.com/diary
See Lumber Liquidators flooring featured in the September 2008 issue of Country Home magazine.
See our finished remodel in the September 2008 issue of Country Home magazine (beginning on page 62). And read my monthly diary of our adventure, complete with lots of photos. — Kathy Barnes
http://www.countryhome.com/diary
See Lumber Liquidators flooring featured in the September 2008 issue of Country Home magazine.
Monday, August 18, 2008
LAST CHANCE! Win Bellawood Flooring and a Trip to Meet the Cast of Ask This Old House
LAST CHANCE!
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.jsp
Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.jsp
Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Bringing the Great Outdoors into Your Home
When life gets hectic, homeowners take pleasure in returning to a house infused with characteristics from the great outdoors.
Many people find that bringing design elements from nature to an indoor environment creates a calm and tranquil mood within their home. From flooring to paint colors, there are unlimited ways to merge the wilderness with everyday life.
The Sky’s the Limit
Nothing is more calming than watching clouds as they sail through blue skies.
According to the Color Marketing Group, blue is a hot color for 2008. “In all areas of decor, blues that remind us of sky and water -- inspired by environmentalism -- remain prominent,” said a news release from the group.
Blue is, in fact, so popular this year that Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selected a shade of blue as their 2008 Color of the Year. When supporting their decision, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute® explains, “it best represents color direction in 2008 for fashion, cosmetics and home products” and "emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic.”
A great way to incorporate blue into a home is with flooring. Ty Pennington Collection Eleuthera Ash Solid Hardwood flooring brings a relaxing blue hue to flooring, so homeowners can incorporate one of their favorite outdoor elements within the comfort of their own home.
Blue appliances, such as washers and dryers, are also another great way to infuse a home with splashes of the shade.
Release the Inner Animal
Animal prints are also a favorite of many consumers. From clothing to furniture, animal prints have appeared on nearly everything. Adding these wild prints to a home adds a uniqueness that will leave homeowners feeling adventurous.
According an Associated Content article on home decorating trends, “Animal prints are still a great way to spruce up an old look.” Wallpaper and bedding are both perfect ways to incorporate animal print into a home, there is also flooring that will be sure to pop.
Tom Sullivan, chairman and founder of Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States, has noticed resurgence in exotic flooring. “Many customers come into our stores to get design inspiration for an entire room, not just flooring. They want the room to invoke a certain emotion and be an enjoyable place to entertain. One of our newest bamboo varieties, Morning Star Tiger Strand Bamboo, resembles tiger animal print and has been very popular.”
A Great Escape
Everyone loves a weekend getaway, whether it is camping or a trip to the cabin, a weekend of nature always refreshes the soul. Exposed ceiling beams and a wood panel refrigerator are both ways to add a homey feel to the kitchen. Move away from stainless steal appliances to trade for a more rugged look.
Flooring is one of the best ways to bring incorporate the great outdoors. Virginia Mill Works Tobacco Road Handscraped flooring brings the feel of forest to any home. This exquisite flooring accentuates every thick knot, making each plank unique.
Homeowners can also frame pictures of their favorite wilderness trips throughout their home, to serve as a constant reminder of their relationship with nature. Whether it’s a new hue or adding a jungle feel, the most important aspect of planning a home is making it comfortable and fitting for the owner’s personality.
Many people find that bringing design elements from nature to an indoor environment creates a calm and tranquil mood within their home. From flooring to paint colors, there are unlimited ways to merge the wilderness with everyday life.
The Sky’s the Limit
Nothing is more calming than watching clouds as they sail through blue skies.
According to the Color Marketing Group, blue is a hot color for 2008. “In all areas of decor, blues that remind us of sky and water -- inspired by environmentalism -- remain prominent,” said a news release from the group.
Blue is, in fact, so popular this year that Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selected a shade of blue as their 2008 Color of the Year. When supporting their decision, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute® explains, “it best represents color direction in 2008 for fashion, cosmetics and home products” and "emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic.”
A great way to incorporate blue into a home is with flooring. Ty Pennington Collection Eleuthera Ash Solid Hardwood flooring brings a relaxing blue hue to flooring, so homeowners can incorporate one of their favorite outdoor elements within the comfort of their own home.
Blue appliances, such as washers and dryers, are also another great way to infuse a home with splashes of the shade.
Release the Inner Animal
Animal prints are also a favorite of many consumers. From clothing to furniture, animal prints have appeared on nearly everything. Adding these wild prints to a home adds a uniqueness that will leave homeowners feeling adventurous.
According an Associated Content article on home decorating trends, “Animal prints are still a great way to spruce up an old look.” Wallpaper and bedding are both perfect ways to incorporate animal print into a home, there is also flooring that will be sure to pop.
Tom Sullivan, chairman and founder of Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States, has noticed resurgence in exotic flooring. “Many customers come into our stores to get design inspiration for an entire room, not just flooring. They want the room to invoke a certain emotion and be an enjoyable place to entertain. One of our newest bamboo varieties, Morning Star Tiger Strand Bamboo, resembles tiger animal print and has been very popular.”
A Great Escape
Everyone loves a weekend getaway, whether it is camping or a trip to the cabin, a weekend of nature always refreshes the soul. Exposed ceiling beams and a wood panel refrigerator are both ways to add a homey feel to the kitchen. Move away from stainless steal appliances to trade for a more rugged look.
Flooring is one of the best ways to bring incorporate the great outdoors. Virginia Mill Works Tobacco Road Handscraped flooring brings the feel of forest to any home. This exquisite flooring accentuates every thick knot, making each plank unique.
Homeowners can also frame pictures of their favorite wilderness trips throughout their home, to serve as a constant reminder of their relationship with nature. Whether it’s a new hue or adding a jungle feel, the most important aspect of planning a home is making it comfortable and fitting for the owner’s personality.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Lumber Liquidators Overstock Sale
Lumber Liquidators Overstock Sale. The Quality Hasn't Been Cut, Just the Prices! They're hacking away the dollars, but they never trim on quality! They're having an overstock sale directly from the mill! This is an amazing offer so shop now. These are real overstocks that need to move, not some gimmicky "sale event." Sale ends on Monday, August 4th. Shop Now!
www.lumberliquidators.com
www.lumberliquidators.com
Monday, July 21, 2008
Win Bellawood Flooring and a Trip to Meet the Cast of Ask This Old House
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.jsp
Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Bellawood Pro Installation Now Available
Imagine a New Floor in 7 Easy Steps
1. Call 1-877-BELLAWOOD or Click Here to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, written estimate and measure (a $50 value).
2. Meet with a pre-screened Installation Specialist to discuss your project. The Installation Specialist will help you with product selection and measurements. A written product, installation and delivery estimate will be provided at the completion of your site visit.
3. Purchase the product and make a required installation deposit once you are ready to move forward with your project. All installation payments are made to HSS to ensure your satisfaction.
4. An installation appointment will be scheduled within 48 hours of receiving your deposit.
5. Prepare your home for installation. The day of the installation please have someone available to discuss any final project details.
6. Inspect your project carefully once installation is complete. The remaining balance will be due upon satisfactory completion of your project.
7. Contact us at 1-877-BELLAWOOD with any questions, concerns or feedback during or after your project.
Free Installation Estimate Through August 31, 2008.
Professional Installation for Your Protection
We wouldn't send anyone to your home that we wouldn't invite into our own home, that is why every Installation Specialist must pass our rigorous screening process. Every Installation Specialist is experienced, and appropriately licensed and insured for your protection. Our Installation Specialist's are trained to install all flooring products in accordance with the manufacturer specifications, this is to ensure we preserve the 50-Year Finish Warranty and the 12-Month Installation Limited Warranty. We are there for you from start to finish to guarantee your new floor is installed professionally, on time and on budget.
www.BellawoodPro.com
1. Call 1-877-BELLAWOOD or Click Here to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, written estimate and measure (a $50 value).
2. Meet with a pre-screened Installation Specialist to discuss your project. The Installation Specialist will help you with product selection and measurements. A written product, installation and delivery estimate will be provided at the completion of your site visit.
3. Purchase the product and make a required installation deposit once you are ready to move forward with your project. All installation payments are made to HSS to ensure your satisfaction.
4. An installation appointment will be scheduled within 48 hours of receiving your deposit.
5. Prepare your home for installation. The day of the installation please have someone available to discuss any final project details.
6. Inspect your project carefully once installation is complete. The remaining balance will be due upon satisfactory completion of your project.
7. Contact us at 1-877-BELLAWOOD with any questions, concerns or feedback during or after your project.
Free Installation Estimate Through August 31, 2008.
Professional Installation for Your Protection
We wouldn't send anyone to your home that we wouldn't invite into our own home, that is why every Installation Specialist must pass our rigorous screening process. Every Installation Specialist is experienced, and appropriately licensed and insured for your protection. Our Installation Specialist's are trained to install all flooring products in accordance with the manufacturer specifications, this is to ensure we preserve the 50-Year Finish Warranty and the 12-Month Installation Limited Warranty. We are there for you from start to finish to guarantee your new floor is installed professionally, on time and on budget.
www.BellawoodPro.com
Friday, July 11, 2008
Win Bellawood Flooring and a Trip to Meet the Cast of Ask This Old House
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.jsp
Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Maintain the value of your house: Ten crisis-proof project
Many of us we want to remodel our home to beautify it, to do it but comfortable and of course, to add him more value at the moment of to sell it. Generally, the brake that stops us to decide to make the changes is usual good money. But with a small investment we can achieve radical modifications that enlarge the price of our property and they provide a great profit value.
Details that attract
"A house in good conditions and attractive is sold but easy that a with defects or decorated with colors and finished that there they are past of fashion", Fernando says Pay Ruiz, construction and author of the book Affordable Remodeling (Restructurings to our reach).
He adds that to modernize and to maintain the surfaces and mechanical elements are details that contribute to maintain the value of a property, although has not to increase it. "A house with fresh painting, fashionable colors abroad, healthy and modern surfaces in the interior and new counters or countertops is going to sell faster and by better price than the house of a neighbor that be not in the same conditions".
"As for the mechanical elements -says Pay Ruiz- "the energy consumption systems, like the heating and the air conditioning, in this epoch of expensive energy, they influence the buyer because their quality and age they determine in part, the operating cost of the home".
In this sense, a good investment is to change the water heater with immersion heater for one instant, without storage tank of water. "Although this technology is not new, many owners are beginning to discover that these water heaters are a way to save energy and money", says Kate Caskin, senior vice president of the Counsel for the Education and Investigation of the Propane (PERC, by its acronyms in English).
Quality in the flat
Tom Sullivan, founder and president of Lumber Liquidators suggests to install laminated flats of wood. "" The flats are important because they provide the first impression to the buyers. Typically, it is the first thing that a buyer will note. So to improve the quality of your flats would be able to signify the difference among the sale of your home or that remain in the market"", says Sullivan.
While Mr. Cybalski, director of the design for Pergo, recommends the rolling because is an easy and cheap article to install. "In fact, a great project can be carried out in barely a weekend and, besides the appearance of true woods, maintains its new aspect by more time".
An ecological option
Another material that can use at home and that besides being economic is ecological, is the bamboo. "It is an excellent option for the ones that desire to do its more respectful and more attractive home of the environment. The bamboo is durable, acoustic, sustainable (its exploitation does not damage the natural equilibrium), lasting and does not affect the victims of allergies", says Sullivan.
The tendencies in our times aim toward the ecological thing and the bamboo contributes with this premise. "Particularly the bamboo is one of the better investments than they can be done in a house. It is one of the plants of faster growth in the Land, and is becoming an option ecologically healthy for the owners of a house and the builders", says Sullivan.
As for its tone is surprising to know that already there is in the market a various range of therefore already not alone colors is of the typical clear color, but can provide almost any tone including the brown dark one.
A stunning entrance
Another of the attractions that calls the attention of the buyers are the doors of entrance of the property. At present, the people seeks that the openings of the home be not alone esthetically attractive, but at the same time be insurances and of good quality.
The doors of fiberglass are considered among the better not alone ways to save the investment but also the energy. "If the real estate market is down by a short period or a long time, the advantages of this investment still will be there when the home be sold due to the longevity of the doors of the fiberglass", affirms in a press release Franco they Go, president of Plastpro.
In the kitchen and the bath
The majority of the people knows that the kitchen and the bath are two of the better areas to recover the money invested in the remodeled but in times of recession, instead of invest $54 thousand in change your kitchen, you can meet some hundreds of dollars and to give him a new image to these special places of the house.
In this sense, Pat Simpson, expert of CedarSafe and host of HGTV, designed three projects of restructuring that barely require an investment of thousand dollars.
According to Simpson, to remodel the kitchen does not turn out to be very costly. "If you substitute the marksman in the doors and the drawers, remove the fluorescent pipes, clusters lamps in its place and besides paint the ceiling, alone need 700 dollars and have a new kitchen".
Another counsel that gives the host of HGTV is to replace the doors of metal of the cabinets of the rooms for some of wood. Thus you change the appearance of your cabinet while reuse your current bookcase. The average cost to do this improvement one same is of around 200 dollars and they are available in the most important stores of all the country.
As for the bathroom, affirms that with 100 dollars you can buy a mirror with framework, a pleasant lamp and to paint again the walls, giving him thus a completely new appearance to the place.
And to put your bath in the ecological wave, you can change the old washroom of china for one fact of bamboo. "This product is not only ecological, if that besides is not of it more unusual than have seen", says Tom Sullivan, president of Totally Bamboo, a business that markets done products with this sustainable material.
It is done the light
The lighting is one of the most important resources at the moment of to beautify our homes. And one it can take advantage of the opportunity to do also a savings. Fernando Pay Ruiz says that one of its techniques preferred "to add him view to a home and to an almost imperceptible cost, is to change the bombitas of ordinary light to bombitas of quality of light during the day (of five thousand kelvin) in the kitchen, entrance and running".
Our house can suffer a notable change of lighting with the replacement of the conventional light bulbs by the fluorescent that represents besides an annual savings of 50 dollars. "This it is the improvement but easy that can be done in a house, although even not the variety exists and quality of desirable light in this category of bombitas super-efficient".
Pagés Ruiz also recommends to install sensors of movement in the walkways of our homes to save energy in the event that we forget us of put out the lights.
In the garage
Another way to add him attraction to your home to maintain its value is to utilize systems of organization and storage. You can equip your garage with systems of wall -that also they serve for the basement and the cabinets- that adapt to the spaces and they give a place to each thing.
Rick Chamberlain, director of sales and of commercialization of storeWALL, explains that the systems of storage and organization of the wall add value to our property. A tidy garage and organized provides always a pleasing impression, considering that many owners of house utilize it as the primary entrance to the home.
"The possible buyers see in a garage organized a proof that the home is well care. A home whose interior this clean and tidy one loses many points if the garage seems a discharge of trash"", the businessman says.
To initiate these works of restructuring you can invest 500 dollars in the purchase of some boards and accessories for cover the area with the garage and "thus add a significant value to the property" affirms Chamberlain.
As we know, the real estate market has returned highly selective and the salespersons need to create in the first visit a great impression. Put in any practice of the recommendations that do the experts and you will be able thus to modernize and to beautify your home besides obtaining a greater performance with a little investment.
Details that attract
"A house in good conditions and attractive is sold but easy that a with defects or decorated with colors and finished that there they are past of fashion", Fernando says Pay Ruiz, construction and author of the book Affordable Remodeling (Restructurings to our reach).
He adds that to modernize and to maintain the surfaces and mechanical elements are details that contribute to maintain the value of a property, although has not to increase it. "A house with fresh painting, fashionable colors abroad, healthy and modern surfaces in the interior and new counters or countertops is going to sell faster and by better price than the house of a neighbor that be not in the same conditions".
"As for the mechanical elements -says Pay Ruiz- "the energy consumption systems, like the heating and the air conditioning, in this epoch of expensive energy, they influence the buyer because their quality and age they determine in part, the operating cost of the home".
In this sense, a good investment is to change the water heater with immersion heater for one instant, without storage tank of water. "Although this technology is not new, many owners are beginning to discover that these water heaters are a way to save energy and money", says Kate Caskin, senior vice president of the Counsel for the Education and Investigation of the Propane (PERC, by its acronyms in English).
Quality in the flat
Tom Sullivan, founder and president of Lumber Liquidators suggests to install laminated flats of wood. "" The flats are important because they provide the first impression to the buyers. Typically, it is the first thing that a buyer will note. So to improve the quality of your flats would be able to signify the difference among the sale of your home or that remain in the market"", says Sullivan.
While Mr. Cybalski, director of the design for Pergo, recommends the rolling because is an easy and cheap article to install. "In fact, a great project can be carried out in barely a weekend and, besides the appearance of true woods, maintains its new aspect by more time".
An ecological option
Another material that can use at home and that besides being economic is ecological, is the bamboo. "It is an excellent option for the ones that desire to do its more respectful and more attractive home of the environment. The bamboo is durable, acoustic, sustainable (its exploitation does not damage the natural equilibrium), lasting and does not affect the victims of allergies", says Sullivan.
The tendencies in our times aim toward the ecological thing and the bamboo contributes with this premise. "Particularly the bamboo is one of the better investments than they can be done in a house. It is one of the plants of faster growth in the Land, and is becoming an option ecologically healthy for the owners of a house and the builders", says Sullivan.
As for its tone is surprising to know that already there is in the market a various range of therefore already not alone colors is of the typical clear color, but can provide almost any tone including the brown dark one.
A stunning entrance
Another of the attractions that calls the attention of the buyers are the doors of entrance of the property. At present, the people seeks that the openings of the home be not alone esthetically attractive, but at the same time be insurances and of good quality.
The doors of fiberglass are considered among the better not alone ways to save the investment but also the energy. "If the real estate market is down by a short period or a long time, the advantages of this investment still will be there when the home be sold due to the longevity of the doors of the fiberglass", affirms in a press release Franco they Go, president of Plastpro.
In the kitchen and the bath
The majority of the people knows that the kitchen and the bath are two of the better areas to recover the money invested in the remodeled but in times of recession, instead of invest $54 thousand in change your kitchen, you can meet some hundreds of dollars and to give him a new image to these special places of the house.
In this sense, Pat Simpson, expert of CedarSafe and host of HGTV, designed three projects of restructuring that barely require an investment of thousand dollars.
According to Simpson, to remodel the kitchen does not turn out to be very costly. "If you substitute the marksman in the doors and the drawers, remove the fluorescent pipes, clusters lamps in its place and besides paint the ceiling, alone need 700 dollars and have a new kitchen".
Another counsel that gives the host of HGTV is to replace the doors of metal of the cabinets of the rooms for some of wood. Thus you change the appearance of your cabinet while reuse your current bookcase. The average cost to do this improvement one same is of around 200 dollars and they are available in the most important stores of all the country.
As for the bathroom, affirms that with 100 dollars you can buy a mirror with framework, a pleasant lamp and to paint again the walls, giving him thus a completely new appearance to the place.
And to put your bath in the ecological wave, you can change the old washroom of china for one fact of bamboo. "This product is not only ecological, if that besides is not of it more unusual than have seen", says Tom Sullivan, president of Totally Bamboo, a business that markets done products with this sustainable material.
It is done the light
The lighting is one of the most important resources at the moment of to beautify our homes. And one it can take advantage of the opportunity to do also a savings. Fernando Pay Ruiz says that one of its techniques preferred "to add him view to a home and to an almost imperceptible cost, is to change the bombitas of ordinary light to bombitas of quality of light during the day (of five thousand kelvin) in the kitchen, entrance and running".
Our house can suffer a notable change of lighting with the replacement of the conventional light bulbs by the fluorescent that represents besides an annual savings of 50 dollars. "This it is the improvement but easy that can be done in a house, although even not the variety exists and quality of desirable light in this category of bombitas super-efficient".
Pagés Ruiz also recommends to install sensors of movement in the walkways of our homes to save energy in the event that we forget us of put out the lights.
In the garage
Another way to add him attraction to your home to maintain its value is to utilize systems of organization and storage. You can equip your garage with systems of wall -that also they serve for the basement and the cabinets- that adapt to the spaces and they give a place to each thing.
Rick Chamberlain, director of sales and of commercialization of storeWALL, explains that the systems of storage and organization of the wall add value to our property. A tidy garage and organized provides always a pleasing impression, considering that many owners of house utilize it as the primary entrance to the home.
"The possible buyers see in a garage organized a proof that the home is well care. A home whose interior this clean and tidy one loses many points if the garage seems a discharge of trash"", the businessman says.
To initiate these works of restructuring you can invest 500 dollars in the purchase of some boards and accessories for cover the area with the garage and "thus add a significant value to the property" affirms Chamberlain.
As we know, the real estate market has returned highly selective and the salespersons need to create in the first visit a great impression. Put in any practice of the recommendations that do the experts and you will be able thus to modernize and to beautify your home besides obtaining a greater performance with a little investment.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Win Bellawood Flooring and a Trip to Meet the Cast of Ask This Old House
Win Bellawood Flooring and a Trip to Meet the Cast of Ask This Old House
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Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
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Sweepstakes Ends September 2, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Imagine a New Floor in 7 Easy Steps
Imagine a New Floor in 7 Easy Steps
1. Call 1-877-BELLAWOOD or Click Here to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, written estimate and measure (a $50 value).
2. Meet with a pre-screened Installation Specialist to discuss your project. The Installation Specialist will help you with product selection and measurements. A written product, installation and delivery estimate will be provided at the completion of your site visit.
3. Purchase the product and make a required installation deposit once you are ready to move forward with your project. All installation payments are made to HSS to ensure your satisfaction.
4. An installation appointment will be scheduled within 48 hours of receiving your deposit.
5. Prepare your home for installation. The day of the installation please have someone available to discuss any final project details.
6. Inspect your project carefully once installation is complete. The remaining balance will be due upon satisfactory completion of your project.
7. Contact us at 1-877-BELLAWOOD with any questions, concerns or feedback during or after your project.
Free Installation Estimate Through August 31, 2008.
Professional Installation for Your Protection
We wouldn't send anyone to your home that we wouldn't invite into our own home, that is why every Installation Specialist must pass our rigorous screening process. Every Installation Specialist is experienced, and appropriately licensed and insured for your protection. Our Installation Specialist's are trained to install all flooring products in accordance with the manufacturer specifications, this is to ensure we preserve the 50-Year Finish Warranty and the 12-Month Installation Limited Warranty. We are there for you from start to finish to guarantee your new floor is installed professionally, on time and on budget.
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1. Call 1-877-BELLAWOOD or Click Here to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, written estimate and measure (a $50 value).
2. Meet with a pre-screened Installation Specialist to discuss your project. The Installation Specialist will help you with product selection and measurements. A written product, installation and delivery estimate will be provided at the completion of your site visit.
3. Purchase the product and make a required installation deposit once you are ready to move forward with your project. All installation payments are made to HSS to ensure your satisfaction.
4. An installation appointment will be scheduled within 48 hours of receiving your deposit.
5. Prepare your home for installation. The day of the installation please have someone available to discuss any final project details.
6. Inspect your project carefully once installation is complete. The remaining balance will be due upon satisfactory completion of your project.
7. Contact us at 1-877-BELLAWOOD with any questions, concerns or feedback during or after your project.
Free Installation Estimate Through August 31, 2008.
Professional Installation for Your Protection
We wouldn't send anyone to your home that we wouldn't invite into our own home, that is why every Installation Specialist must pass our rigorous screening process. Every Installation Specialist is experienced, and appropriately licensed and insured for your protection. Our Installation Specialist's are trained to install all flooring products in accordance with the manufacturer specifications, this is to ensure we preserve the 50-Year Finish Warranty and the 12-Month Installation Limited Warranty. We are there for you from start to finish to guarantee your new floor is installed professionally, on time and on budget.
www.BellawoodPro.com
Friday, February 29, 2008
The New Bellawood.com
If you haven't checked it out, Bellawood just launched their new state- of-the-art website. It's got new great features and a new "find a floor" function.
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