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Ginger H

Talladega, AL
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About Me:

I am a 59 year avid gardner and "do-it-yourself" person.

Favorite area of home improvement:

Curb apppeal!


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Real Estate: Top ways to get your home ready to sell...any other good ideas?

Firstly, cosmetic changes: clean up the yard, plant flowers and put down nice mulch in the front yard. Add new house numbers, mailbox and front exterior light fixture for a fresh, inviting appeal. If the exterior of the home needs to be painted, get it painted - even if it's just the front. Also consider replacing the front door or giving your existing one a fresh coat of paint.

Add fresh paint in the entry hall, kitchen and bathrooms - these are the rooms that appeal most to ...»

potential buyers! Paint your interior doors and door trim, and if dated or damaged then replace door knobs or doors altogether. New carpets and vinyl flooring make the house look clean and bright. Replace light fixtures if they are damaged or dated.

Remove most of your belongings - empty closets look larger than full ones! You should also remove most family photos and personal items.

Carry out a few big renovations that are must-dos (both interior and exterior). Focus on the front exterior of home, entry hall, bathrooms and kitchen; paint exterior, replace front door, exterior lights, front landscaping.

Paint bathrooms and the kitchen, possibly add a new toilet, vanity and sink in bathroom, depending on the condition of existing ones. Maybe also replace flooring. Unfortunately many of the changes in the kitchen are big and expensive; painting or refacing cabinets is sometimes manageable. Install new linoleum or vinyl flooring depending on what is in the kitchen already. Add new cabinet knobs if current ones are dated, and maybe a new countertop depending on the cost. Replace your appliances if current ones are damaged or dated.

Let us know your top tips to getting your home ready to sell!

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RemodelOrMove.com Sunnyvale, CA
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Crafts: Can you share the directions for the tire ottoman?

Ginger H
Ginger H Talladega, AL on Oct 04, 2012
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    Miriam I on Oct 04, 2012
    I'm tagging Nikki the tire ottoman creator so she can answer your question.
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Crafts: Hi Nikki - what size twine did you use for the ottoman?

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Ginger H Talladega, AL on Oct 04, 2012
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    Steve G on Oct 04, 2012
    I tagged Nikki in this reply, so hopefully she can get you an answer.
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Dark gorgeous kitchen

I shot this kitchen today- done by an old friend. I love the contrast and the workmanship was outstanding! More of his work can be found here: http://itsazimmer.com/
Kimberly taylor
Kimberly taylor Woodinville, WA
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    I love the floor! Looks handscaped engineered hardwood.
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Kimberly taylor Woodinville, WA
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    Are the floors engineered hardwood? Lovely.
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Gardening: I'm looking for recommendations on mulch.

I prefer darker to lighter and I don't want red. We've heard good things about cedar but we're kind of curious about rubber mulch. Many thanks!
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Erika K Wyckoff, NJ
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    Commented on Apr 12, 2012
    I prefer dark hardwood mulch over anything else on the market. Rubber seems so artificial ...»
    plus it has got to get hot from the heat of the sun which defeats the purpose of helping to hold in moisture. Just my thoughts - really all about what you prefer.

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Painting: Would You Like Two Different Cabinet Colors In Your Kitchen?

Accent islands are pretty common now, but what about base cabinets that are different from the wall cabinets? Take it - or - Leave it?
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AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA
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    Commented on Mar 08, 2012
    I like the photo on the right very much!
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Solid Granite Landscape Paver Patio - Before & After Pictures.

Our customer had an old outdated concrete patio slab behind their house. They decided to use our light blend 3 piece recycled granite pavers for the overlay. Our granite pavers are only ...»
1 1/4" thick so they are thin enough for a concrete overlay yet strong enough for driveways.

What do you think?

GREENSTONE Recycled Stone Products
GREENSTONE Recycled Stone... Winder, GA
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    Commented on Jan 19, 2012
    Wow - this looks beautiful!
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  • Tell us your New Years Resolutions for your house and win a $250 Home Depot gift card! 19

Enter to win a $250 Home Depot gift card! Just post New Year's resolutions you have made for your house!

If you are one of the millions that resolve to make big changes every New Years, but too often never get them done -- we have a MUCH better and more DOABLE idea! Whether it is clearing the clutter or fixing the flaws that have been bothering you all year, you can simply make some New Years resolutions for your home! Then, tell us about those resolutions here and one post chosen at random will get a $250 gift certificate to the Home Depot! ...»

So, share your home improvement resolutions with us today! And learn what resolutions WE suggest at http://www.moneypit.com/article/new-years-re.... Contest ends December 31st and a winner selected at random will be announced on New Year's Day. Good luck!

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The Money Pit New York, NY
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    Commented on Jan 12, 2012
    My husband ( a paraplegic from a fall off a ladder) and I have five horses. We are building ...»
    new stalls for all five horses. Working with these horses is great therapy for both of us.

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