Are you considering putting your home or apartment on the market in the near future? Are you worried that you might sell for less than what you paid? Perhaps you are even considering undertaking huge remodeling home improvements to help increase the value of your home. Before you take the sledge hammer to your dry wall, take a minute to consider your options. Oftentimes, a few minor tweaks and changes here and there throughout your household equate to big savings and increased value of your home-without breaking your budget. Specifically, updating your old, worn or broken cabinet hardware can instantly give your kitchen or bathroom a newer, more refined look.
Examine the Essentials
You've taken the first step towards replacing your cabinet knobs and pulls, that's great! However, you should not limit yourself to just these elements. When checking your cabinet hardware, you should also examine the door hinges, nails and screws for rust, dents or loose connections. Additionally, check your cabinets, shelves and side paneling for cracks or splintery edges. To be safe, run your hands along all the front pieces of your kitchen or bathroom; your hands might literally catch something so minuscule your eye might have easily missed.
Demolition Derby
Now for the fun part of home remodeling: the demolishing! This step of your home makeover project is a great way to get the family - kids included-involved, depending on the size of what you are planning on replacing as well as the skill needed to remove each piece. As a bonus, unscrewing hinges and cabinet door knobs can serve as a chance to teach useful lessons about tools and improve your younger children's dexterity. This step will be perhaps the most rewarding of the whole project. As you unscrew, hammer or karate-chop these elements in your home, you are saving money otherwise spent to pay someone else to do the removal. Additionally, swinging a hammer against any solid object always alleviates rising aggression levels; your shrink will thank you!
Refine and Refurbish
After you've cleared your debris and wiped the sweat from your face, it is time to replace what you've gutted out of your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. Now is your chance to alter the look of each room. If you've got a strict time line and you cannot decide on a finish just yet, purchase long lasting wood for your cabinets. You can always paint your own finish on the wood later down the road.
Various types of wood typically used in cabinet and shelving units include: red or white oak, maple, hickory and cherry. While the oaks are sturdy and affordable, they often look better with a darker finish. Maple and hickory wooded cabinets are unique themselves and can create an effect simply with a light, sheer finish. For homes with rough-and-tumble youngsters or pets, cherry is your best option; its durability combined with its rich, elegant color can easily make any room seem contemporary and polished.
If none of these wood options suite your needs, consider purchasing ultra-trendy stainless cabinet hardware. The shine will transform even the dullest of kitchens or bathrooms into a chic, clean atmosphere. As an added bonus, stainless steel matches any color scheme, so you won't have to worry about matching your cabinets to your current wall paper or paint swatches.
Accessories!
Finally, one last small (literally) step before you are ready to show off your hard-earned renovation project: accessories. Matching your newly nailed in cabinets and shelves with similar handles is the finishing touch every kitchen or bathroom needs. Be sure your kitchen cabinet handles are similar in design, color and finish. After all, copper drawer pulls do not exactly compliment stainless steel storage shelves! If you do not wish to match the finishes exactly, create a dramatic look by installing cabinet knobs in just one shade darker than the finish of the cabinets themselves.
Amanda works for Your Home Supply (YHS) the definitive website for home improvement tools, and gardening supplies. Your Home Supply offers a wide range of stainless cabinet hardware when you're ready to replace old cabinet hardware with new. Visit them now at http://www.YourHomeSupply.com
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