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6 06, 2021

2 Bathroom Remodeling Trends to Look for This Year

YSNM Support2021-06-07T18:18:17-04:00June 6th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Real Estate, Selling, Tips|Tags: Bathroom Remodeling Trends, Bold Tile Design, Spa-Like Atmosphere|

House flippers, if you're about to begin a new project, or if you're in the early phases of one, you'll want to take a minute to read this. In its annual poll of top interior designers and home improvement professionals, Fixr.com, a home improvement website, sought to gain insight into bathroom remodeling trends expected to emerge this year. The poll included 68 experts who were chosen based on factors including expertise, establishment in the industry, and overall industry impact. Here, we’ve summarized Fixr’s findings. What’s Gaining Steam in the Bathroom? A Spa-Like Atmosphere A majority of design experts, 53 percent

1 06, 2021

3 Ways to Make Your Roof a Selling Point

YSNM Support2021-05-31T18:28:22-04:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Real Estate, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Avoid Layering Shingles, Balance Quality and Cost, Making Roof a Selling Point, Roof Improvements, Roof Maintenance|

Although homebuyers don't typically purchase a home because they fall in love with its roof, the condition of the roof is a key consideration in the sale and it can make or break a deal. Here are three ways to help make the roof of your flip a selling point, according to HomeLight—a website for finding real estate agents in the U.S. Avoid layering the shingles. You may be tempted to "replace" your roof by simply re-shingling over the old one, but reconsider. While it may be cheaper and faster to do so, in the long run layering shingles can trap heat,

27 05, 2021

3 Trends and Must-Haves for Enhanced Outdoor Living

YSNM Support2021-05-16T23:21:06-04:00May 27th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: Customized Fire Pits, Larger Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Trends, Power of the Pergola|

Homebuyers love outdoor living spaces, that’s nothing new. Whether it’s a deck for an indoor party to flow outside, a small patio to sit and unwind after a long day, or a front porch to people watch and wave at passersby—outdoor spaces are extensions of indoor living. If you’re looking to enhance your flip with an outdoor living space, keep these three trends front of mind—according to home design experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Larger Outdoor Living Spaces Design experts at NAR report that a significant number of new home floor plans are now dedicating more square

22 05, 2021

A Screened-In Porch May Keep Cicadas Out and Offers Coming In

YSNM Support2021-05-16T23:10:28-04:00May 22nd, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, How To, Tips|Tags: Cicades, Outdoor Space, Screened-In Porch|

In 2018, 94 percent of single-family homes built in the East South Central portion of the U.S were built with porches, according to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the U.S. Census Bureau. This includes Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee—The Volunteer State, a state that we service. Long story short: Homebuyers want outdoor spaces, especially those who live in the South, and a porch can be a homerun for your flip. Who doesn’t love a good porch? The question is: Is the porch of your market-ready flip screened in? If not, now is probably a great time to

11 11, 2020

3 Design Features That Make Any Bathroom Look Larger

YSNM Support2020-11-12T21:49:24-05:00November 11th, 2020|Categories: Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Investing, Tips|Tags: Bathroom, Blog, Decor, Design, Floating Vanities, Glass Doors, Glass Shower, Maxed-Out Mirrors, Tips|

Kitchens and baths sell houses—you know this firsthand from your experience as a house flipper. However, if the bathroom in your current project is somewhat on the smallish side consider incorporating these design features to make it appear larger without having to increase its footprint. Floating Vanities In a small bathroom it can sometimes be a challenge to give buyers an ample amount of storage and at the same time keep the space looking as roomy as possible. A floating vanity can strike the perfect balance. It can provide plenty of space to store toiletries and other essentials while keeping

6 09, 2020

How Do I Remove Oil Stains From My Driveway?

YSNM Support2020-08-31T22:35:42-04:00September 6th, 2020|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Blog, Curb Appeal, Driveway Stains, How-To, Increase Curb Appeal, Oil Stains, Stains, Tips|

Motor oil stains on your driveway. They’re inevitable. If a car is leaking oil and needs repair, or if there’s a spill while the oil is being changed, a driveway will eventually accumulate these all-too-familiar splotches. If left unaddressed these unsightly blemishes can kill your curb appeal when you put your flip on the market. Some flipping pros estimate that you’d have to spend up to $10,000 to jackhammer and replace your heavily-stained driveway, or shell-out a pretty penny to have it resurfaced. Luckily you don’t have to take either of those budget-busting routes to remedy this problem. Here’s a

22 07, 2020

Go-To Home Upgrades From Flipping Expert Tarek El Moussa

YSNM Support2020-07-07T15:55:55-04:00July 22nd, 2020|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: Blog, Flipping, Home Improvements, Tips, Upgrades|

Southern California flipping pro Tarek El Moussa performs flip upgrades that fetch a pretty penny for his properties. In his HGTV show, “Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa,” the property pundit shows amateur flippers the ropes and the house upgrades that really pay off. A recent article by Realtor.com highlights El Moussa’s go-to upgrade designs. Here, we explore them in more detail. Dark Tile Drama Keeping your designs light, airy and neutral is a common mantra when it comes to house flipping. After all, you want the aesthetics of your property to appeal to as many house hunters as possible,

16 07, 2020

Tips on How to Care for Your New Sod Lawn

YSNM Support2020-07-07T16:00:31-04:00July 16th, 2020|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: Blog, How-To, Lawn, Lawn care, Sod, Tips|

When it comes to cultivating the lawn of your flip you can use grass seed, which is a long-term approach to a green lawn, or you can lay sod for instant lush. Sod doesn’t come cheap, so you want to make sure your investment lasts. Follow these tips to properly nurture your sod and impress potential buyers with a green landscape. Watering In order for your new sod lawn to develop strong roots it will require a good amount of attention. It needs to be watered every day, twice a day—for about 20 minutes each time—for at least the first

6 07, 2020

Want to Paint Your Boring Concrete Steps? Do This, and Not That

YSNM Support2020-06-18T12:31:09-04:00July 6th, 2020|Categories: Curb Appeal, Flipping, How To, Tips|Tags: Curb Appeal, Flip, Front Porch, paint, Porch|

If you have boring concrete steps leading to the front door of your flip a creative paint design can transform them from unremarkable to unforgettable. A little paint and patience is all it takes to make a statement that increases your curb appeal. Heed these do’s and don’ts to take your entry a step ahead of the rest. Do Clean Carefully Thoroughly scrub your steps clean using a nylon bristle brush and a degreaser. Concrete must be super clean and free of moisture in order for paint to adhere. Allow your steps to dry for at least 48 to 72

1 07, 2020

What Causes Nail Pops and How Do You Fix Them?

YSNM Support2020-06-18T12:10:12-04:00July 1st, 2020|Categories: Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Construction, Fix and Flip, Flip, How-To, Nails|

Nail pops occur when nail heads pop through the surface of sheetrock walls and create bumps or cracks. Here’s why they happen and how you can fix them if they pop up during your renovation. What Causes Nail Pops? One main cause of nail pops is the movement of wood framing. Over time lumber moves and changes shape ever so slightly as its moisture content fluctuates. During this process the dimensions of the wood—its length, width, and depth—shrink and expand at different rates. This movement causes nails to back out of the drywall and pop through the surface. There are

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