HOMES AND GARDENS
Spruce up your home
this summer
If the warmer weather has given you the urge to revive your home, be sure to use these fantastic local companies to get your homes looking rejuvenated this summer. Now is an excellent time to consider adding on to your home as well as completing projects.
Home improvements can range from upgrading existing fixtures and finishes to knocking down walls and adding on square footage. Whichever improvements you have in mind, here are a few tips to guide you throughout the process.
Firstly, assess your home to determine the current state of things and look at what ideas you want to implement. Walk through your rooms and decide what jobs feature on the wish list and which need doing out of necessity.
Also ask yourself how long you plan to be in your home. If you are planning on selling your home this year, your budget for improvements may
be different than if you plan to stay put for a while. If you want to get your return on investment, ensure you upgrade the parts of your home that buyers are interested in.
Seek out inspiration by flicking through books and magazines, picking up colour swatches from local DIY shops and seek out some innovative ideas.
If major improvements are on the cards, make sure you seek out the proper permits from the local planning authority.
Even though there is a serious side to home improvement, it should also be fun and rewarding. If you aren’ t going to enjoy your hard work and effort, hire a professional and leave the hard work to them.
Follow these tips to help you plan your project and gain inspiration and you shouldn’ t go far wrong.
Kitchen Care Stafford
Quality kitchens and bedrooms designed, supplied and fitted
• Our extensive showroom displays kitchens and appliances from leading manufacturers.
• We specialise in the installation of solid surfaces including granite, ceaserstone, corian and wood.
• Floor and wall tiles and tiling available.
• Laminate worktops in over 400 colour choices
• Specialist Siemens retailer.
• We can offer a wide range of sinks and taps from leading manufacturers like Schock, Abode, and Franke.
• Door changes available using our vast range of vinyl wrap doors that can be made to any size!
Unit 5, Ladford Covert, Ladfordfields Industrial Estate, Seighford, Stafford, ST18 9QL
Telephone 01785 282921 Fax 01785 282381 www. kitchencarestafford. co. uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 10am-4pm
Easy parking
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