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Are you ready to reinvest in your home? We’ve spent a lot of time in our homes this past year and you’re probably looking around and thinking it might be time to update, renovate or remodel. But which one? Renovate or remodel? Let’s define the two so when you start considering companies, you’re all on the same page. A RENOVATION is using the existing space and improving function. That includes updating materials, flooring, light fixtures, cabinetry, etc. A REMODEL includes structural changes or additions. This would include finishing a basement with a second means of egress, changing a roofline, enlarging window openings, and adding additional rooms. Whether you’ve decided on a remodel or a renovation, here are five tips to keep in mind that will help with your planning and design before you even get started. Efficiency of Space — Make use of what you have. Add shelving for storage on the back of doors for extra pantry space, a spice rack, a shoe rack in a closet, or cork boards to hide all those school flyers and coupons.

Space under the stairs is underutilized space and often forgotten. This space can serve as hidden storage, a place for cubbies or lockers in a hallway entrance, a playhouse, or even a cozy nook for a small office. Stairwell walls soar high into the staircase ceiling and this is an unexpected blank slate for displays, or a gallery of family pictures. Add a shelf 12-18” below the ceiling that runs the perimeter of the room to display collectibles, books or other items that you do not readily need to access. Add Character without Adding Cost Using recycled items reduces

landfill and you can find some real gems. There are companies and vintage salvage warehouses that take donated items and extra material from contractors and homeowners, and make them available to the general public. Check out: ReStore — new & gently used furniture and construction materials, and it benefits Habitat for Humanity. Big Reuse is located in Brooklyn and, according to their website, they “have everything from panel doors to high-end refrigerators, window shutters to reclaimed lumber, kitchen cabinet sets to salvaged flooring. We serve everyone from

contractors and interior design professionals to renters looking to creatively maximize their apartment space…Net revenue from our Reuse Centers support local, environmental initiatives.” Reclaim Everything in East Northport focuses on salvaged wood from old barns built before 1920 and they create custom vintage furniture from these repurposed materials. Consider them for your flooring, installations, and antique accessories as well. You Do the Dirty Work It’s not glamourous but you can save some money if you do the demo and clean up yourself. But if you do, remember: Safety First. Know where the gas, electrical and plumbing are and how to turn them off. Know which are structural wall. Remove only the sheetrock and leave the studs and supporting structures to the professionals. Have A Budget But Include a Cushion Have a 10-15 percent cushion for extras. If you change materials: laminate to granite, vinyl flooring to real wood. For the “unexpected”: contractor finds mold,

re-wiring needed, old plumbing. Upgrades that you hadn’t considered like soft closures on kitchen drawers and cabinet doors. Finally, where do you start? If you’re not sure if you want a remodel or renovation, take advantage of the free design assistance at Home Depot or Lowe’s. They’re trained and know their products well. They will sit with you and plan your remodel or renovation, offer financing and warranties. They schedule the project that works for you and don’t forget the free delivery. And the internet is your friend for ideas. Check out Houzz and Pinterest for ideas and create your own Inspiration Board. It could be a wish list but wouldn’t it be nice if, with a little planning and preparedness, you can actually make those wishes come true and have the home of your dreams. Paul & Roseanne Frank are owners of Home Renovation Consultants, a consulting service for the homeowner & their renovation projects. You can contact them for a free consultation. HomeRenoConsultants.com

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from the Italian word “pergula,” from the Italian word “pergula,” which means “projection.” Pergolas which means “projection.” Pergolas were once projected from exterior were once projected from exterior walls and supported on one side by walls and supported on one side by pillars or columns. Today, arbors are pillars or columns. Today, arbors are usually freestanding units with two usually freestanding units with two or four posts. Pergolas may be or four posts. Pergolas may be connected on one side to a home or connected on one side to a home or another structure. Some are another structure. Some are freestanding units supported by four freestanding units supported by four posts. Pergolas tend to be larger posts. Pergolas tend to be larger and offer more privacy and shade and offer more privacy and shade than arbors. than arbors. • Gazebo: Gazebos are more • Gazebo: Gazebos are more defined garden buildings, states the defined garden buildings, states the contractor referral site Network. contractor referral site Network. Gazebos are freestanding units that Gazebos are freestanding units that can be built in various shapes. can be built in various shapes. Some are octagonal, others are Some are octagonal, others are square. Like a pergola, a gazebo is square. Like a pergola, a gazebo is supported by columns and may supported by columns and may have low railings or built-in benches. have low railings or built-in benches. Gazebos also may have a more Gazebos also may have a more solid roof than arbors or pergolas, solid roof than arbors or pergolas, providing sun and other weather providing sun and other weather protection. The roof may have protection. The roof may have added architectural appeal, like added architectural appeal, like a cupola. a cupola. • Trellis: A trellis is a simple, • Trellis: A trellis is a simple, geometrically-shaped structure that geometrically-shaped structure that provides a surface for climbing provides a surface for climbing plants. A trellis also may support plants. A trellis also may support fruit-bearing trees. Trellis work fruit-bearing trees. Trellis work may be used in conjunction with may be used in conjunction with an arbor or pergola, or be installed an arbor or pergola, or be installed on fencing. on fencing. Incorporating structures into Incorporating structures into backyard designs can provide backyard designs can provide functionality and appeal. functionality and appeal.

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How to choose the right lighting inside your home?

ighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It’s easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighting can help homeowners create their desired ambiance, which typically changes depending on which room you’re in.

meal preparation easier and safer, but such lighting likely won’t work in breakfast nooks and informal dining areas in the kitchen. Recessed lighting works best in such areas. In kitchens with no island, undercabinet lighting can be used to illuminate countertops and simplify meal preparation.

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Adaptability also is important in the living room, where homeowners may host anything from movie nights to book clubs to parties for the big game. It can be a tall order to accommodate such a wide range of activities, and many homeowners come down to deciding between recessed When choosing lighting for their lighting and track lighting. If homes, homeowners must walk formal dining room the living room currently has areas may be ideal in restaurants, ceiling, meaning it does not take up a fine line between appearance Many people enjoy the look neither style, homeowners and functionality. A fixture in the but homeowners may want to split any visual space in the room. That of chandeliers in formal dining should recognize that it will foyer that instantly impresses thetodifference at home and choose rooms, and such fixtures can can help living rooms feel bigger. cost considerably less install visitors likely won’t prove as dimmable chandeliers for their be installed directly above track lighting than recessed awe-inspiring if it’s installed the dinner table. The interior dining lighting. Better Homes & rooms. This allows in the living room. When design experts at Better Homes Gardens notes that fl exible track to homeowners dim the lights for as residents try to get ready to Bedroom choosing lighting for a home, Bedroom & Gardens advise hanging lighting provides ambient, task dinners but turn them up romantic sleep. Portable nightstand lights some general rules about what The home improvement experts chandeliers roughly 33 inches or accent lighting, and track can make it easier for experts couples at for family gatherings with lots of works in each room can help The home improvement at BobVila.com note that above the table in dining rooms lights can even be moved to sharing a bedroom, allowing one homeowners make the most people around the table. bedroom lighting should provide with eight-foot ceilings, adding BobVila.com note that bedroom change lighting schemes at any informed decision. person to stay up and read while enough light when getting three inches for each additional time, making them a budgetprovide enough light theshould other goes to sleep. dressed, but also be able to lighting foot above eight feet. Darkened friendly option for homeowners getting dressed, but be toned down as residents when Homeowners Living room dining areas may be ideal in whose living rooms are multihave manyalso be ighting in a home serves both benefits, both practically and kitchen prepare for their bedtime restaurants, but homeowners purpose spaces. Recessed able to be toned down as residents options and many needs aesthetically, from different types of practical and Adaptability also is important in theand Kitchens are often theaesthetic busiest routines. Both portable may want to split the difference lighting also works well in living when choosing lighting for prepare for their bedtime routines. lighting. For example, pendant purposes. It’s easy to homeowners living room, where room in a home, so lighting here installed lighting can be used at home and choose dimmable rooms, especially ones with their homes. A professional lighting canThat’s because maneuver around a well-lit home, can be especially important. may host anything from movie in bedrooms to serve these Both portable and installed lighting chandeliers for theirabove dining kitchen islands low ceilings. consultation with a lighting make meal preparationrecessed easier and the benefi risk ofts,slips Areducing kitchen often both and falls, functions. rooms. This allows homeowners lighting is nights installedto bookvarious clubs to partiesRecessed for can beexpert usedorininterior bedrooms to serve decorator can practically and aesthetically, thatadim ensure lights for thewon’t ceiling, meaning it does butromantic such lightinginto likely and the right lighting can help to dim the safer, the big game. fiItxtures can be tallcan order these various functions. Recessed help homeowners fi nd lights there’s ample light to get from different types of lighting. dinners but turn them up for not take up any visual space in work in breakfast nooks and homeowners create their desired to accommodate such a wide range that provide and dressed in the morning, but they For example, which pendant lighting changes room. That can help living family gatherings with lots ofareas inthe fixtures that dim both can practical ensure there’s informal dining the kitchen. ambiance, typically homeowners rooms feel bigger. of activities, and alsomany can be dimmed at night people around the table. aesthetic appeal. above kitchen islands can make

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When choosing lighting for their homes, homeowners must walk a fine line between appearance and functionality. A fixture in the foyer that instantly impresses visitors likely won’t prove as awe-inspiring if it’s installed in the living room. When choosing lighting for a home, some general rules about what works in each room can help homeowners make the most informed decision.

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come down to deciding between recessed lighting and track lighting. If the living room currently has neither style, homeowners should recognize that it will cost considerably less to install track lighting than recessed lighting. Better Homes & Gardens notes that flexible track lighting provides ambient, task or accent lighting, and track lights can even be moved to change lighting schemes at any time, making them a budget-friendly option for homeowners whose living rooms are multi-purpose spaces. Recessed lighting also works well in living rooms, especially ones with low ceilings. That’s because recessed lighting is installed into the

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Adding plants to water features

ater features can make for relaxing and eye-catching additions to outdoor spaces. According to the online gardening resource Garden KnowHow, a water feature is any landscape enhancement that uses water and other material to bring tranquility and beauty to a space. Thanks to their soothing sounds and aesthetic appeal, water features like ponds and fountains are often included in healing gardens. But they can be used in any and all landscapes. Homeowners can explore various water features, such as waterfalls, koi ponds and even rain bells, which offer soothing chime sounds when it rains. One consideration when installing a water feature is whether or not to incorporate live plants. Certain plants are better suited for water features than others.

Surrounding plants

It is possible to create a miniature ecosystem in a yard by surrounding a water feature with certain plants. Gardening Know-How advises using canna lily or taro at the edge of a pond. These plants thrive with roots in mud and their tops in shallow water. Broadleaf arrowhead is another option, as it can do well in a pond’s shallow edges. It’s a perennial so it will come back and requires little maintenance.

Floating plants

Many plants can live on the surface of the water and provide hiding spots for wildlife in a natural water feature setting. Lotus, also called water lily, is a popular and fragrant option. Water hyacinth produces vibrant lavender flowers that pop on stems that can reach three feet in height. This stunning species can be invasive, but it can be managed by

planting within a hoop or submerged woven basket, indicates Happy DIY Home. Other free-floating plants to consider are duckweed, fairy moss and butterfly fern. Floating plants look beautiful and they can help filter water and control algae growth.

Submerged plants

Submerged plants are a necessity in water features that have fish. Submerged plants are grown in weighted pots placed on the bottom of the pond. They provide shelter for fish and help oxygenate the water. Hornwort, anacharis, water milfoil, and dwarf sagittaria are some examples of submerged plants. Water features attract wildlife, including potentially pesky insects. Planting pitcher plants in submerged pots can help reduce the presence of unwanted insects in a water feature. Some water-loving plants are

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Low-maintenance lawn alternatives A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive. Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance alternatives.

Wildflower meadow

Homeowners with wide swaths of property may discover meadows are cost- and time-efficient. Stores sell special wildflower meadow mixes of seeds or homeowners can use wildflower plug plants throughout areas where grasses are left to grow longer. This natural area can be a home to wildlife and an idyllic backdrop to a home. Most meadows only require a spring or summer and autumn cut to thrive and look good.

Ornamental grasses

Partition areas of the property for ornamental grasses to grow. The gardening resource Elemental Green says ornamental grasses tend to be drought-resistant and low-maintenance. They won’t need much fertilizer and are often resistant to pests as well. Ornamental grasses grow in tufts or sprays and will not require mowing. However, they are not ideal for areas that get foot traffic.

Moss

Moss can thrive in shady areas and ones where the soil tends to stay a bit damp. Moss is velvety soft and green, so it can mimic the look of a traditional lawn but won’t require mowing and other upkeep. Because it spreads quickly, moss can take over quite rapidly. You will need to protect areas where you do not

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Gravel

Stone and gravel areas can reduce maintenance in the landscape and require very little upkeep. When gravel is installed correctly, weeds may not grow readily. Gravel installation may include laying heavy-duty, semi-permeable landscape fabric, which is available in home improvement centers. Gravel is cheaper than pavers and can be just as beautiful.

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