Home Improvement Selling your home? Tips to add value during winter homebuyer will have with your home. Manicure your front yard and update or even replace your front door to complement your home’s exterior. Select a rich, dark stained wood or bold white door to draw attention to the main entry and add personality to your home. If your door is already in great shape, consider a simple replacement of weak or olderlooking hardware that will impress buyers at first sight. Get cooking in the kitchen Experts agree that a kitchen can significantly impact a home’s perceived value. An outdated kitchen can be a deal breaker for many homebuyers. To increase the appeal of your kitchen, consider investing in updated, matching appliances that coordinate with the style of your kitchen. Some manufacturers even offer replacement panels to update the exteriors of older appliances. Next, if you can’t afford to add new cabinetry, change the hardware so the knobs, drawer pulls, and handles match your decor and add a modern flair. Adding technologydriven fixtures, including built-in water filtration systems, garbage disposals, and high-tech faucets is another great way to increase the room’s appeal. Delta Faucet’s Touch2O Technology will impress homebuyers and add a sense of luxury to the room. The technology enables users to turn the faucet on and off with just a touch anywhere on the spout or handle, and is available on a variety of models. Update and upgrade light fixtures Lighting is key. It can drastically change the look and feel of a room, and lighting fixtures are affordable and rela- & Decorating February 23, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & IV • Page 23 tively simple to install on your own. Shop discount stores and home improvement depots to find a statement piece to add spice to your living room. A beautiful ceiling fan with lighting can serve double-duty to update your family room. Remember that well-lit and bright rooms appear larger and more open. Step on it Flooring is one of the first things that potential homebuyers notice. Make sure you dust, vacuum, and clean so that you show off the flooring to its best advantage. If you have carpet, consider replacing it with wood floors or wood alternatives. If you already have hardwood floors, polish and protect your flooring so it gleams when potential buyers step into the home. Whether you’re trying to sell your home this winter or simply want to update its look, you don’t have to wait until the spring thaw. When cold weather drives you inside, take advantage of the time to make attractive upgrades that can increase the appeal and value to your home. Major home renovations can be overwhelming, but there are a few fundamental repairs that can update your home’s appearance and increase its value. If you’re planning to sell your home in 2011, take advantage of the colder winter months to prepare your home for a spring sale by focusing on a few key projects. Make a first impression The entryway is the first up-close encounter a potential HAIFA MARBLE & TILE Expert Installations Of Ceramic & Marble Tile Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Back Splash • Foyer • Outdoor Patio, etc. Residential & Commercial No Job Too Small or Big • Free Estimate CLEARCUT WINDOW & SIDING INC. No Job Too Small or Too Large • Custom Fitted Windows • Vinyl & Wood Siding • Small Additions • Replacement Doors, Storm Doors • Porch Enclosures • Roof Repairs Glass & • Custom Decks • Masonry Screen ����������������� ������������� �������������������������������������������������� @ ������������� Bus: 201-387-7894 • Cell: 201-388-9199 Fully Insured • No Subs 201-512-1804 Repair ���������������������������3/1 �������������������������������� � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2-16-11 janine HaifaMarble2x2(2-16-11) 2 x 2” rev1 � F�EE ���R�� S � ���� ��E�MINA � M �� � ar. 17�����R � �� C�AL����7PM RESE �L FO���� ���RV R ��AT�O �I N � ������ � , ����������� ������������������������������������� � ������������������������������������������������ ��� ���������������������� ���� ������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� � ������������������� ��������������������������