Outdated Kitchen Appliances in Non-Neutral Colors Outdated Kitchen Appliances in Non-Neutral Colors (image credits: flickr) Kitchen appliances in bold or dated colors can significantly harm your home’s resale value, according to real estate professionals. An appraiser will note a particular value for high-end kitchen appliances or quartz countertops, for instance. But if you have “undesirable …
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Paint Cans Are Sitting Ducks for Extreme Weather Paint Cans Are Sitting Ducks for Extreme Weather (image credits: unsplash) That leftover gallon of paint from your last home makeover might seem like a logical garage dweller, but temperature swings can turn it into an expensive mistake. Those leftover paint cans from your living room makeover …
Bold Paint Colors That Scream Personal Taste Bold Paint Colors That Scream Personal Taste (image credits: unsplash) The bright red accent wall that makes your heart sing might actually make potential buyers run for the hills. Painting the interior of your home with a nonneutral color will likely add zero value to your home because …
Missing Stair Handrails Lurking Throughout Your Home Missing Stair Handrails Lurking Throughout Your Home (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re walking down your basement stairs carrying a load of laundry when suddenly you stumble. Reach out to steady yourself and… there’s nothing there. To comply with building codes, a staircase handrail must include a return …
Installing Unpermitted Home Improvements Installing Unpermitted Home Improvements (image credits: unsplash) Many homeowners think they can do whatever they want to their own property, but this isn’t always true. Only properly licensed contractors may obtain permits or perform work in Davidson County. However, homeowners may be permitted to perform work on their own personal residence …
Expired Medications That Lurk in Medicine Cabinets Expired Medications That Lurk in Medicine Cabinets (image credits: flickr) The bathroom cabinet often hides a collection of expired pills and syrups that need proper disposal. Check expiration dates on prescription medications and toss anything that’s past its prime. Old medications can lose their potency and actually become …