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2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Built with the whole family in mind. #MaineCabinMasters is on tonight at 9|8c! pic.twitter.com/RpYuo4jKZz

Last chance! Join Chip & Joanna as they look back at where it all began with #FixerUpper, and share a sneak peek at what’s to come on their new @MagnoliaNetwork. Stream on DIY Network GO until midnight ET tonight: https://watch.diynetwork.com/tv-shows/

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Last chance! Join Chip & Joanna as they look back at where it all began with #FixerUpper, and share a sneak peek at what’s to come on their new @MagnoliaNetwork. Stream on DIY Network GO until midnight ET tonight: https://watch.diynetwork.com/tv-shows/magnolia-presents-a-look-back-a-look-ahead … pic.twitter.com/9WiphUeywi

We’re hard at work developing new shows for @MagnoliaNetwork, but we want to hear which DIY shows you’d like to see stick around! So tell us—what do you love most about @diynetwork? Follow along @MagnoliaNetwork for updates on what’s to come! #MagnoliaN

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

We’re hard at work developing new shows for @MagnoliaNetwork, but we want to hear which DIY shows you’d like to see stick around! So tell us—what do you love most about @diynetwork? Follow along @MagnoliaNetwork for updates on what’s to come! #MagnoliaNetwork pic.twitter.com/MSTFup7QT9

There are so many stories just waiting to be told. Stories that bring us together, that encourage us to listen closer and let us see one another in a whole new light. We can't wait to share more with you—follow @magnolianetwork to stay in the know. #Magno

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

There are so many stories just waiting to be told. Stories that bring us together, that encourage us to listen closer and let us see one another in a whole new light. We can't wait to share more with you—follow @magnolianetwork to stay in the know. #MagnoliaNetwork pic.twitter.com/tbmH4OyxPn

If you missed today's encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead', it's now available to watch on DIY Network GO: http://magno.li/magnoliapresents …… (no cable login required / available until 5/17 at 11:59p ET) #MagnoliaNetwork

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

If you missed today's encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead', it's now available to watch on DIY Network GO: http://magno.li/magnoliapresents …… (no cable login required / available until 5/17 at 11:59p ET) #MagnoliaNetwork

Thanks for watching with us today! We can't wait to share more of what's to come with you. Here's a look at the part we laughed at the most...@chipgaines @joannagaines #MagnoliaNetworkpic.twitter.com/XBOF3DBKww

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Thanks for watching with us today! We can't wait to share more of what's to come with you. Here's a look at the part we laughed at the most... @chipgaines @joannagaines #MagnoliaNetwork pic.twitter.com/XBOF3DBKww

We're heading into the 'look ahead' part of this special. If you're tuning in with us on DIY Network, here's a look at what's coming on Magnolia Network! #MagnoliaNetwork

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

We're heading into the 'look ahead' part of this special. If you're tuning in with us on DIY Network, here's a look at what's coming on Magnolia Network! #MagnoliaNetwork

What's your favorite part of a #FixerUpper episode?

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

What's your favorite part of a #FixerUpper episode?

When @chipgaines lets @joannagaines join in on #demoDay... #FixerUpperpic.twitter.com/JpyhUo58GD

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

When @chipgaines lets @joannagaines join in on #demoDay... #FixerUpper pic.twitter.com/JpyhUo58GD

Here's a behind the scenes look at a design meeting with @joannagaines! #FixerUpperpic.twitter.com/yh8pnzcsOc

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Here's a behind the scenes look at a design meeting with @joannagaines! #FixerUpper pic.twitter.com/yh8pnzcsOc

Such a great episode @magnolianetwork! https://twitter.com/magnolianetwork/status/1261733859881816064 …

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Such a great episode @magnolianetwork! https://twitter.com/magnolianetwork/status/1261733859881816064 …

What a sweet episode! Check out the full renovation of Paw Paw's house here: https://magno.li/pawpawshouse pic.twitter.com/YMR4d5ALvd

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

What a sweet episode! Check out the full renovation of Paw Paw's house here: https://magno.li/pawpawshouse pic.twitter.com/YMR4d5ALvd

Hey, @clintonharp! Can't wait to see what you refinish Paw Paw's handcrafted table. #FixerUpper

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Hey, @clintonharp! Can't wait to see what you refinish Paw Paw's handcrafted table. #FixerUpper

What an incredible transformation and in just 30 days—so fun taking a look back at the pilot episode of #FixerUpper!pic.twitter.com/kNwAoceEb5

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

What an incredible transformation and in just 30 days—so fun taking a look back at the pilot episode of #FixerUpper! pic.twitter.com/kNwAoceEb5

It's always exciting when the clients pick a house that looks like this... #FixerUpper @chipgaines @joannagainespic.twitter.com/vkK45Lz5LN

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

It's always exciting when the clients pick a house that looks like this... #FixerUpper @chipgaines @joannagaines pic.twitter.com/vkK45Lz5LN

The pilot episode of #FixerUpper is about to air on DIY Network! #MagnoliaNetwork @chipgaines @joannagaines

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

The pilot episode of #FixerUpper is about to air on DIY Network! #MagnoliaNetwork @chipgaines @joannagaines

5 minutes until the encore of Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead! Head over to @MagnoliaNetwork to join the #LiveTweetCrew. #FixerUpper #MagnoliaNetwork

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

5 minutes until the encore of Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead! Head over to @MagnoliaNetwork to join the #LiveTweetCrew. #FixerUpper #MagnoliaNetwork

Today's the Day! ICYMI, tune in at 1p|12p CT for a special encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead' with @chipgaines and @joannagaines. @MagnoliaNetworkpic.twitter.com/0fnZ9otZum

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

Today's the Day! ICYMI, tune in at 1p|12p CT for a special encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead' with @chipgaines and @joannagaines. @MagnoliaNetwork pic.twitter.com/0fnZ9otZum

ICYMI: Join us tomorrow at 1p|12p CT for a special encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead' with @chipgaines and @joannagaines. @MagnoliaNetworkpic.twitter.com/3DFyHROeCb

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

ICYMI: Join us tomorrow at 1p|12p CT for a special encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead' with @chipgaines and @joannagaines. @MagnoliaNetwork pic.twitter.com/3DFyHROeCb

ICYMI: Tune in Saturday at 1p|12p CT for a special encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead' with @chipgaines and @joannagaines. @magnolianetwork.pic.twitter.com/LdTzCcNL0K

2021-01-01T05:36:58Z

ICYMI: Tune in Saturday at 1p|12p CT for a special encore of 'Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead' with @chipgaines and @joannagaines. @magnolianetwork. pic.twitter.com/LdTzCcNL0K

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2018-11-17T13:29:27Z

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2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named -

From a critically acclaimed, environmentally conscious airport project to the renovation of a national treasure that plays host to astronauts and space-flight enthusiasts, the winners of the 18th Annual Starnet Design Awards had judges and competitors seeing stars. Starnet® Worldwide’s annual flooring design competition recognizes creativity, professionalism, quality and versatility, and this year’s winners encapsulated the power …

2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

Starnet® Worldwide’s annual flooring design competition recognizes creativity, professionalism, quality and versatility, and this year’s winners encapsulated the power of innovative and bold flooring installation in commercial interior design. The winners were announced on April 15, 2016 in Miami, FL during Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership’s Annual Meeting, April 14-16.

“Once again, we are awestruck and proud of the work done by Starnet Members throughout the country,” said Jeanne Matson, President and CEO of Starnet. “The Design Awards allow us to come together and recognize this talent and creativity. This year’s winners demonstrate to the entire industry that outstanding flooring design and craftsmanship can achieve amazing results in the commercial market.”

Gold, silver and bronze prizes were awarded in six judged categories: Healthcare, Corporate, Education, Hospitality/Public Space, Environmental Achievement and Unique Installation Challenge. Votes from Starnet Members, Vendor Partners and members of the trade press selected the winners of the third annual People’s Choice Awards.

Grand Prize Winner/Gold in Corporate

The most prestigious award, the 2016 Grand Prize, was presented to Resource Colorado of Denver, CO for its work at IMM TI. The installation at the Boulder, CO-based digital agency also captured the Gold in Corporate.

“The entire team is honored to win both Gold in Corporate and the Grand Prize at the 2016 Starnet Design Awards,” said John Stanfield, Owner of Resource Colorado. “This project allowed us to flex our design and installation muscles and create a space that supported IMM’s staff and exuded their branding. The finished product represents our original mission for the building: revitalization, productivity and identity,” he added.

IMM TI is a brand driven by data, digital technology, and culture. The full-service agency needed a space that reflected its personality as a forward-thinking, modern, and youthful company but also provided a zen-like balance through the integration of greenery and blend of interior and exterior design elements. This project was selected as a winner because of the balanced combination of materials that resulted from this vision, along a well-edited approach.

“The project is a great accomplishment, with woven elements and a unified final design,” said Design Awards Judge Scott MacMeekin.

“The spaces are well integrated and the interior design elements look like architectural exterior components,” added Judge Megan Walker. “Planters integrated into the floor, an interesting interior/exterior connection, and a balanced selection in flooring products all came together well. It could easily have gone over the top, but it didn’t.”

The overall aesthetic was an industrial, neutral palette to which the flooring team added pops of color in the carpet, the greenery, and specific paint locations in order to align with the client’s professional but playful persona. A variety of collaborative and individual workspaces were integrated into the plan to support a range of staff work styles. Built-in “nooks,” standing height touchdown spaces and informal “living room” style meeting areas were all key factors in designing for company productivity, flexibility, and staff satisfaction.

Gold in Environmental Achievement

The Gold in Environmental Achievement was awarded to Rubenstein’s Contract Carpets LLC for its work on the Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal Recarpeting. The project, which gained national attention through coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, New York Times, and on NBC Nightly News, was done over 10 months in a fully operational airport. It saw the complete removal, reclamation, and replacement of 14 acres of carpeting, in an airport that was known for its iconic carpet pattern.

The environmental story at the Portland Airport goes beyond recycled content, sustainability, and LEED points. This project was all about the direct reuse of 14 acres of used carpet, without additional processing and direct recycling into carpet pad. Rubenstein’s Contract Carpets LLC was able to re-purpose and upcycle many of the products into entry mats, area rugs, wall art, Christmas ornaments, community center carpet, flooring for a renovated a 100-year-old building, baseball practice hitting facility, etc.

In the end, they were able to salvage or repurpose:

10,080 square yards (25.2 tons or 2.08 acres) of iconic PDX carpet
10,930 square yards (38.12 tons or 2.26 acres) of “other carpet from project”

In addition, the company recycled the balance of the material into a variety of materials, and all scraps of the new carpet (in excess of two feet) were saved and have been given to a vendor to make entry mats and area rugs for resale.

Continus reading here: http://facilityexecutive.com/2016/04/2016-flooring-design-award-winners-named/

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2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named was first published to Expert Sanding – Dublin Blog

2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

Grand Prize Winner/Gold in Corporate

“The project is a great accomplishment, with woven elements and a unified final design,” said Design Awards Judge Scott MacMeekin.

Gold in Environmental Achievement

In the end, they were able to salvage or repurpose:

10,080 square yards (25.2 tons or 2.08 acres) of iconic PDX carpet
10,930 square yards (38.12 tons or 2.26 acres) of “other carpet from project”

Continus reading here: http://facilityexecutive.com/2016/04/2016-flooring-design-award-winners-named/

Find our yelp listing here for floor sanding in Dublin

2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named was first published to Expert Sanding - Dublin Blog

Five ways to make your home radiate warmth underfoot

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

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Five ways to make your home radiate warmth underfoot -

Hot stuff: a bedroom with underfloor heating 1. An electric underfloor heating system (also known as a dry system) radiates heat through a series of wires in the floor. It’s either a mat, which is best for large spaces because it can be rolled out to cover an entire floor, or a cable/loose-fit system (individual …

Five ways to make your home radiate warmth underfoot

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

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Hardwood Flooring Store Announces Latest Moving Tips To Protect Your Floors -

Moving into a new home is an exciting time. It also requires a seemingly endless amount of planning and preparation. Moving day serves as the culmination of much hard work. While the moment is often a thrilling one, it is extremely important to protect your hardwood flooring during this process. The Hardwood Flooring Store wants …

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2018-11-17T13:29:27Z

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Making the perfect flooring decision for your home -

Selecting the perfect floor for your home can be difficult, given the increasing number of options in the market today. With choices ranging from real wood and carpet to ceramic and vinyl, making an informed decision on a suitable floor covering is often complicated and confusing for the homeowner. Design experts from Karndean Designflooring explain …

Hardwood Flooring Store Announces Latest Moving Tips To Protect Your Floors

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

Before you move all of your belongings into your new place, it is important to assess the condition of your floors. It is much easier to do any necessary cleaning or reconditioning prior to the move. In many cases, the previous owners of the home may have updated the flooring before the house was sold. If this is the case, some simple cleaning is all that will be required. For bigger sanding and refinishing projects, contact a hardwood flooring expert in Toronto.

Use a wood-cleaning product that is diluted according to the instructions on the label. Always test a small area prior to using it on the entire floor. Damp mop the floor with the cleaner, avoiding any standing water on the surface. Rinse with clean water according to the directions on the cleaning product. Using a fan or air conditioner will help to speed the drying process and prevent moisture problems. Remove any marks by buffing the surface with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use harsh scrubbing implements that will damage the hard finish.

Scratches and dings are not inevitable. They can easily be prevented by taking some basic steps. If you are using a moving company, it is essential to discuss their prevention methods for protecting hardwood floors. They should be able to articulate a strategy for keeping your floors flawless. Take pictures of the floors prior to the movers arriving. This will protect you in case you need to make a claim for damages.

“It always helps to talk to a flooring professional prior to moving into your home,” says Ron Ander, the owner of the hardwood flooring store, a hardwood flooring company in Toronto. “A professional can consult with you about the best way to protect your floor during the transition.”

For do-it-yourself movers, you will need to be prepared in advance with the right tools to protect your wood floor. Use padding and glides to move heavy furniture. Always check for debris under the padding prior to sliding it on the floor. Hand trucks are essential for moving large items like refrigerators or other kitchen appliances. These can damage your floor if they don’t have the right kind of wheels. Never use hard wheel hand trucks, such as hard rubber or plastic. These can scratch the surface. Always check the wheels for small rocks before loading.

The owner advises purchasing temporary floor protection rolls. These can be rolled out over the entire surface of the flooring. They are frequently used by contractors during remodeling or building. They provide an additional layer of protection from the elements including water and mud.

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The article Hardwood Flooring Store Announces Latest Moving Tips To Protect Your Floors was originally published to ExpertSanding – Kildare

Making the perfect flooring decision for your home

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

Design experts from Karndean Designflooring explain the benefits and drawbacks of different surfaces in this article.

Real timber

Real wood floors are strikingly beautiful when freshly laid; however, they can quickly lose their appeal if regular maintenance is not done. Karndean Designflooring recommends Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) as an excellent alternative; with their realistic textured wood and stone designs, they don’t need sanding or refinishing, requiring just a quick ‘refresh’ every 6-12 months.

There are beautiful timber varieties that aren’t suitable for flooring applications as they are soft woods, and therefore easily damaged. Karndean’s flooring comes with all the visual appeal of these coveted soft woods without their practical limitations.

Laminate

Though laminate flooring is cost-effective and easily accessible in DIY stores around the country, it is highly susceptible to damage. For instance, the lack of waterproof resistance in laminate flooring can result in warping and splitting. Floors from Karndean Designflooring are completely waterproof, making them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.

Carpet

Carpets may evoke a comfortable vibe but are storehouses of dirt and allergens that are practically impossible to banish. Luxury Vinyl Tiles offer a much more hygienic flooring solution while still providing more warmth than laminate, real wood and stone options.

Karndean LooseLay Longboard collection

The brand new Karndean LooseLay Longboard collection is easy to maintain, durable, waterproof and hygienic, with a huge range of designs to suit all styles. Key benefits also include quick and easy installation with the stylish, extra-large 1.5m long planks minimising the hassle; significant reduction in noise transfer to the rooms below, making them perfect for bedrooms and apartments; easy replacement of planks; and convenient access to underfloor services as the planks can be easily lifted.

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The previous blog post Making the perfect flooring decision for your home was first published on Expert Sanding

Deck Your Hardwood Floors in Time for the Holidays

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

The home is at the center of it all during the holidays and your floors experience heavy traffic by visiting loved ones. They are the home’s greatest canvas yet often overlooked and undervalued. Replacing your hardwood floors can be an expensive and time-consuming investment, but refinishing them will restore the richness and elegance of the wood. Thanks to Minwax® Complete 1-Step Floor Finish, a two-in-one stain and protective finish, refinishing floors can be done with ease.

“With the holidays just around the corner, homeowners are looking for ways to spruce up their home”

Unlike traditional hardwood floor finishes, Complete 1-Step Floor Finish saves time by eliminating extra steps and the need for multiple products to stain and protect the floor. It provides superior durability and requires no sanding between coats. It can be used on bare wood or over an existing polyurethane finish – allowing you to change the color of your floor without sanding down to bare wood!

“With the holidays just around the corner, homeowners are looking for ways to spruce up their home” said Jacquelyn Ferrara, Director of Marketing at Minwax. “With Minwax® Complete 1-Step Floor Finish, homeowners can redo their own floors conveniently, while protecting them from the foot traffic they experience throughout the holidays and year-round.”

After preparing your floor, apply Complete 1-Step Floor Finish in your choice of five natural wood tones. It also come in two sheens—gloss and satin. Your application tools can be cleaned up easily with soap and water. Minwax® Complete 1-Step Floor Finish is available at local home centers or hardware stores.

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The following post Deck Your Hardwood Floors in Time for the Holidays is courtesy of Expert Sanding – Cork Blog

Hardwood Flooring Store Announces Latest Moving Tips To Protect Your Floors

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

"It always helps to talk to a flooring professional prior to moving into your home," says Ron Ander, the owner of the hardwood flooring store, a hardwood flooring company in Toronto. "A professional can consult with you about the best way to protect your floor during the transition."

For do-it-yourself movers, you will need to be prepared in advance with the right tools to protect your wood floor. Use padding and glides to move heavy furniture. Always check for debris under the padding prior to sliding it on the floor. Hand trucks are essential for moving large items like refrigerators or other kitchen appliances. These can damage your floor if they don't have the right kind of wheels. Never use hard wheel hand trucks, such as hard rubber or plastic. These can scratch the surface. Always check the wheels for small rocks before loading.

Kildare based floor sanding company

The article Hardwood Flooring Store Announces Latest Moving Tips To Protect Your Floors was originally published to ExpertSanding - Kildare

Making the perfect flooring decision for your home

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

Design experts from Karndean Designflooring explain the benefits and drawbacks of different surfaces in this article.

Real timber

Laminate

Carpet

Karndean LooseLay Longboard collection

Galway based floor sanding company

The previous blog post Making the perfect flooring decision for your home was first published on Expert Sanding

Deck Your Hardwood Floors in Time for the Holidays

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

“With the holidays just around the corner, homeowners are looking for ways to spruce up their home”

Unlike traditional hardwood floor finishes, Complete 1-Step Floor Finish saves time by eliminating extra steps and the need for multiple products to stain and protect the floor. It provides superior durability and requires no sanding between coats. It can be used on bare wood or over an existing polyurethane finish - allowing you to change the color of your floor without sanding down to bare wood!

Cork based floor sanding company

The following post Deck Your Hardwood Floors in Time for the Holidays is courtesy of Expert Sanding - Cork Blog

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2018-11-17T13:29:27Z

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Deck Your Hardwood Floors in Time for the Holidays -

6 Upgrades Under $1,000 That Give You The Most Bang For Your Buck

2025-12-11T05:44:15Z

Pop quiz: Would you rather buy a home with 1990s laminate countertops or pristine marble? It seems like an easy “A,” yet many home sellers are so immune to pre-existing (read: old) features in their homes that they can’t understand why buyers can’t see past them too. But even if you aren’t ready to list your home just yet, a few smart changes can make a big difference in adding to your home’s value — especially in competitive markets like Los Angeles, CA.

If you want to increase your profit potential, strategic home improvement ideas in these six categories — some of which won’t cost you a thing — will give you the biggest return on your investment.

1. A budget-friendly kitchen remodel

Real estate agents will tell you time and again: Kitchens and baths are what sell a home. A dated kitchen can be a big turnoff, and there are lots of ways, both big and small, you can make yours as refreshing and inviting as possible, without investing in a total overhaul. When it comes to spiffing up your kitchen for resale, you don’t need to majorly splurge to make a better impression on buyers.

Instead, bring the space to the point of what’s known as “builder-grade luxury”: Replace basic black appliances with stainless steel, for example, and ditch the laminate countertops in favor of granite. Yes, these home improvement ideas might sound pricey, and you could spend a pretty penny on appliances and granite, but builder-grade improvements stop far short of those over-the-top luxuries. So make your decisions with thriftiness in mind: choose one of the more affordable granite countertops (such as Napoli, Baltic Brown, or St. Cecilia), with a crisp and in-style beveled edge. Leave higher-end stone and more ornate beveling for your next home. The cost to upgrade appliances and/or countertops will vary within the four-digit range. But to keep this upgrade within your budget, try to find a deeply discounted appliance at an outlet or local “scratch-and-dent” store — where almost-perfect pieces come with perfectly approachable price tags.

Want an even cheaper way to give your kitchen a quick face-lift? Simply refinish or repaint your cabinetry and add updated hardware (such as new hinges and drawer pulls), which can dramatically transform the look of the room for less than $100. Your best bet is to choose colors and styles that are likely to appeal to the widest range of homebuyers and make them feel as if they’ve walked right into their dream kitchen Pinterest board.

2. Upgrade the bathroom

When it comes to bathrooms, most buyers envision themselves relaxing in a modern, sleek space. The most basic upgrade starts with replacing old, pastel, 3-by-3 ceramic tile with modern tile like white subway-style ceramic or 12-by-12 porcelain tiles in a neutral hue. Replacing your plastic tub surround with a tiled shower costs about $1,000 but makes a big difference, and for an extra $100 to $150, you can also add a recessed alcove (a built-in wall niche for your shampoo bottles).

As with a kitchen remodel, consider which changes will have maximum impact. You may not need to replace that old pedestal sink. Instead, you could change out the faucet — upgrade it from nicked brass to sleek new chrome — and hang some luxurious towels next to it. The same goes for quirky floor tile; choose a new paint color that will enhance it rather than clash with it. Make sure the colors and styles you choose are as universally appealing as possible so buyers see a space they know they can live with. And again, scrub your bathroom from top to bottom — there is no bigger turnoff than yellowed grout and leftover toothpaste in the sink.

3. Pick neutral paint colors

Paint still reigns supreme as the easiest and cheapest way to refresh any room, especially if you do the work yourself. Whites and neutrals can help buyers envision themselves in the space, since they provide a blank slate to serve as a backdrop for buyers’ stuff. Forgo that bold navy accent wall — the idea of priming and painting over it will just stress buyers out. Plus, lighter earth tones look good with hardwood floors, and white always brightens a room. If your rooms include mixed wood surfaces (floors, doors, and cabinets), select a neutral color and ask your local paint purveyor to mix in a few drops of gold to add warmth and harmonize discordant wood tones.

4. Make an impact with flooring

Like paint, quality flooring can drastically change the look and feel of your rooms. Hardwood is always appealing to a wide range of buyers, as are high-quality laminate options and (affordable!) ecofriendly choices like bamboo and cork. If your home is hiding hardwood floors under that carpeting, let them shine if they’re in good condition. If you already have hardwood floors but they’re looking a little worse for wear, it’s time to invest in a good sanding and refinishing. Whether you go the DIY route and rent a sander or pay someone to get it up to snuff, you’re looking at a few hundred dollars for like-new floors. Just be realistic about your DIY skills before tackling a refinishing project. Gouged floors can bring your home’s appeal way down, so if you’re not handy, choose a pro instead.

Kitchens and baths gain value with tile or laminate flooring, which are both visually appealing and easy to clean. Carpeting is still acceptable in bedrooms, especially if it’s plush, in great condition, and in a neutral color. But more and more buyers are turning away from carpeting altogether, so if you’re in doubt about whether to replace your carpets or install different flooring, hardwood (or its more-affordable cousin, bamboo) is your best bet. Even a basic snap-to hardwood installation can beat out wall-to-wall carpeting when it comes time to sell.

5. Consider home staging

Staging your home helps buyers imagine themselves living in the space, and it’s a relatively inexpensive way to dress up features you’re trying to highlight. The first step is clearing the entire home of any clutter and removing any overly personal touches like family photos or children’s artwork. Furniture should be arranged in a way that flows well and maximizes space — buyers will feel claustrophobic if they need to navigate around big pieces as they move from room to room. If you can, bring in a professional home stager or interior designer to consult on the ideal room arrangements. Otherwise, use the following tips for a DIY approach.

In each room, place furniture so it feels inviting and functional — just because you can’t live without a footstool next to your bed for Fluffy to climb on doesn’t mean it should stay there when your home is on the market. In the living room, seating and tables can be configured into social and conversational areas, while placing an armchair in an empty bedroom nook will frame it as a cozy reading spot. Bright lighting will make spaces seem larger, so turn on those lamps, and make sure your decor and artwork enhance their surroundings rather than distract from them. Depending on whether you need to add, subtract, or rearrange, staging shouldn’t cost very much at all, especially relative to how much of a boost it could give your home when it comes to bringing in buyers and helping your home sell quickly.

6. Amp up your curb appeal

Don’t neglect your home’s exterior. If buyers don’t like what they see when they first pull up, they may not even get out of the car. To make the outside of your home appealing, ensure all walkways are clear, the landscaping is neat and tidy, and everything is in good repair. This may require more substantial repairs like repainting or replacing siding, fixing loose shutters, and sealing those cracks in the driveway. Or it could be as simple as mowing the lawn, raking the leaves, and planting a few colorful annuals to make sure nothing looks bare. Add one or two “homey” final touches, like a new welcome mat, new or repainted mailbox, updated house numbers, and an outdoor seating area with festive lights. Your home will feel extra inviting from the get-go — and just may get a quick offer if it’s love at first sight.

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6 Upgrades Under $1,000 That Give You The Most Bang For Your Buck

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1. A budget-friendly kitchen remodel

2. Upgrade the bathroom

3. Pick neutral paint colors

4. Make an impact with flooring

5. Consider home staging

6. Amp up your curb appeal

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