In Need of a Bathroom Upgrade?

Unless you have an unlimited supply of cash, or you figure you won’t be staying in your
current home much past retirement, you will want to approach a bathroom remodel or upgrade
with an eye towards what is both attractive now and functional as you grow older.

The image of an accessible bathroom as something clinical- or sterile-looking is outdated. It’s not only possible to have an appealing and charming powder room that incorporates
accessibility features, it’s become easier than ever, thanks largely to the aging Baby
Boomer population that has begun requesting such things.

Grab bars, head rests and other assistive technology are far less blatant and cold in
appearance than they once were. And if homeowners aren’t ready to incorporate all of these
elements into a current bathroom scheme, remodels can still be designed to add these
elements with a minimum of fuss and disruption later.

Walk-in tubs and showers have crossed over from being viewed as “old people’s” things to
being trendy and convenient for everyone. And the technology of lighting design has
advanced to such an extent that bathroom illumination can be flexible, so as to allow for
adjustment from recessed to bold and all degrees between, depending on individual need at
the time.

There’s a potential financial bonus to bathroom design, as well. Bathroom upgrades ensure
greater resale value. And if a member of your household has any type of physical challenge, and if the remodel is focused on making the space compliant with ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act) regulations, there is a possibility that Medicare of Medicaid will cover
some of the cost if the remodel includes things like environment accessibility adaptions
or assistive technology. Don’t assume these are covered, however, without checking with
your doctor or local Medicare policies.

Don’t reject the idea of accessible bathroom design out of hand without first exploring
the new technologies and products available to add both style and increased quality of
life to one of the most important rooms in your home. For additional advice or assistance
in any of your home upgrade or repair projects, call 407-458-6935 or go to
honey-do-services-llc.com

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Having Repair Issues?

Wood flooring is far and away the more popular flooring option among homeowners these days. It is attractive, versatile, and with a bit of care, easy to maintain. For current (and future) wood floor homeowners out there, these are a few regular tasks to help you preserve their value.

1. It’s important to sweep wood floors regularly, as dust and other particles will cause surface scratching. You should make sure to place furniture slides under the legs of tables, chairs and other heavy objects. Also put mats in front of every entrance to catch dirt that gets tracked in from outdoors.

2. Don’t use any wax containing polyurethane on a wood floor, as it will make it impossible to re-surface the floor should you need to do so in the future. It is easy to buff out minor scratches on a polyurethane floor.

3. Remove minor scratches by using a scouring pad dipped in mineral turpentine, and buffing only in line with the wood grain. You can also check with your local hardware or home improvement stores for recommendations on scratch-removing sprays. Wood repair sticks are another option for filling deeper scratches. Remember, though, when using these, to be careful to match the color to that of your floors.

Wood Floors vs Carpet?

Like any flooring, some care must be taken to keep wood looking its best. Many people feel that the steps necessary to maintain wooden flooring outweigh any drawbacks. They are easier to clean than carpeting. Furthermore, carpeting tends to retain allergins, dust, hair and other debris that can more easily be removed from wooden surfaces. Finally, real estate agents will be quick to tell you that homes with wood floors sell more quickly than those with wall-to-wall carpeting.

If you are having  bigger repair issues with your wooden flooring than the problems mentioned above, or if you are contemplating installing wood floors in your home for the first time, call 407-458-6935 or go to honey-do-services-llc.com

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