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March 2019 | Special Supplement to Cook up a renovation plan Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel Page 7 Benefits to being connected Why it’s smart to have a smart home Page 4 Emerging deck trends Expand outdoor entertaining options Page 10 OH-70113465 undefined Wholesale Carpet Outlet 70113465
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The Daily Advocate 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN Thursday, March 28, 2019 3 Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop V isitors’ impressions of a home are often dictated by the home’s entryway. Must as one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impres- sion that a front door and entryway can create, regardless of how accu- rate that impression is. Making certain changes to an entryway can go a long way toward improving curb appeal. Entryways also can set the scene for a home’s interior. Whether one chooses to be classic or bold, modern or tra- ditional, there are various ways to quickly transform a home’s entry- way. • Bold front door color: Color can dramatically enhance an en- tryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand ferent address signs: one illumi- out as favorites. These include nated and easily viewed from the turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, or- curb, and another closer to the ange, and black. The door color front door. should complement the other • Utilize high-end materials. The shades of the home, such as relatively small area of real estate those on siding and trim. by the front door enables home- • Custom walkway: Guide guests owners to splurge on more opu- right to the front door with an lent materials that can really add attractive (and safe) walkway. a feeling of luxury. These can Stamped concrete or decorative include colorful tiles, ornate plant- paver blocks may fit the bill. This ers, decorative wooden doors, walkway can extend to the street or elaborate knobs and lighting or to the driveway. fixtures. • Contain plants. Landscaping around the entryway should be • Add architectural details. Find St. Henry Tile Company neat and well-tended. Overgrown out which architectural elements Richmond Builders Supply Partners in plants or shrubbery may give off will meld with the style of the home and then incorporate them. Berne Ready Mix an air of neglect. Container plants Grand Lake Builders Supply and carefully curated shrubs can Moldings, columns, shutters, and create a neat and inviting aura. trim are areas to consider. Minster Supply Pennville Sand & Gravel • Highlight the address. Make The entryway to a home garners sure the home can be found a lot of attention. Homeowners can Concrete & Building Materials OH-70113417 easily with bold and decorative enhance their spaces with entry- www.waynebuilderssupply.com • 937-548-1101 house numbers. Consider two dif- ways that really make a statement.
4 Thursday, March 28, 2019 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN The Daily Advocate Why it’s smart to have a smart home D evices are everywhere. controlled remotely, typically via a per- According to a recent visual smartphone. cent of networking index forecast from Cisco, by 2021, there will be Americans four networked devices and connec- Why is it smart to say that smart tions per person across the globe. have a smart home? home products save Those figures are even greater in The benefits of a smart home are them an average of North America, where Cisco es- numerous, and will likely only multi- $98.30 each month. timates each person will have 13 ply as people utilize more devices. Investment: Whether you’re networked devices and connections Time: A recent joint survey from a developer or a single-family by 2021. CNET and Coldwell Banker found homeowner, real estate is an invest- With all those devices, it’s no that 57 percent of Americans say ment. Making a home as appealing for your home more competitive, surprise that a greater number of that smart home technology saves to prospective buyers as possible ultimately earning you more money people are embracing the smart them an average of 30 minutes per is a great way to get a better return at resale. home movement. Those who have day. That’s an especially beneficial on your real estate investment. Smart homes are both the pres- yet to jump on the bandwagon can advantage for busy parents and/or The CNET/Coldwell Banker survey ent and the future. Homeowners benefit from learning more about professionals who find it difficult to found that 81 percent of buyers who want to make their homes more smart homes and why it’s intelligent juggle all of their daily responsibili- would be more likely to buy a home livable today and more marketable to have a smart home. ties. if smart home products were already tomorrow should consider investing Money: Another benefit to smart installed. That can make the market in smart home products. What is a smart home? homes is their cost savings. Items to get you started on Because devices can be controlled According to SmartHomeUSA.com, remotely, smart home owners can the term “smart home” is commonly adjust the temperatures on their used to define residences in which appliances, lighting, heating and heating and cooling units while away from home. That means they can creating your smart home T cooling units, televisions, comput- arrive home each night to a com- ers, entertainment systems, and echnology has changed the way people live fortable home without having to run security systems are capable of in the 21st century. Once ubiquitous, land their HVAC systems all day while no communicating with one another. lines anchored to kitchen walls have now one was home. In fact, the CNET/ Each of these components can be given way to smartphones that can be taken Coldwell Banker survey found 45 anywhere. Bulky television sets that required at least two people to move have been replaced with high-definition offerings so light and thin OH-70113247 they can be mounted on living room walls. It’s no great surprise that technology also is changing the physical places we call home. Smart homes are a rapidly growing trend. In a typical smart home, devices such as the thermostat, television and even the refrigerator can be controlled remotely through the internet. BARGA Converting an existing home into a smart home can seem intimidating, especially for people who don’t consider themselves tech HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING BARGABARGA & REFRIGERATION, INC. HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC. 5419 savvy. But today’s user-friendly technology makes it relatively easy for anyone to turn his or her home into a smarter one. 5419 St. Rt. St. Rt. 49, Greenville HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING 49, Greenville Before you get started, recognize that there are certain must-have 937.548.3645 &937.548.3645 REFRIGERATION, INC. items to turn a home into a smart home.upgrades to join the smart home revolution. www.bargahtgac.com www.bargahtgac.com 5419 St. Rt. 49, Greenville 937.548.3645
The Daily Advocate 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN Thursday, March 28, 2019 5 Smart homes may seem futuristic. But chances are strong your home only needs some simple, inexpensive upgrades to join the smart home revolution. Hub Did you know? T he hub refers to software or hardware that connects Investing in a home renovation project not only requires money, but also all of your devices and gets them to work together. time and patience. While contractors, architects and designers can estimate Think of the various devices you have and then think of how long a project may take, it is impossible to anticipate all of the scenarios their manufacturers. Chances are strong you have devices that can affect that estimated timeline. Information from the real estate firm manufactured by various companies, and enabling those to Keller Williams indicates an average kitchen remodel involving installa- work together might seem impossible. A hub does that work for tion of new countertops, cabinets, appliances, and floors can take three you. And because they can be connected to your smartphone, to six months. But if ductwork, plumbing or wiring must be addressed, the hubs also make it possible to control devices while you’re away job may take longer. A midline bathroom remodel may take two to three from home. months. Adding a room to a house can take a month or two. The home improvement resource Renovation Junkies offers similar estimates, with the average home renovation taking between four and eight months. Homeowners need to consider time when planning their home projects. WiFi router S ome people rent their routers from their internet/cable providers, while others buy their own routers. Regardless of which category you fall into, you’re going to need a good WiFi router to get your smart home up and running. Determine which type of WiFi your home currently has and then find a router that’s compatible with that WiFi. Request a list of routers that are compatible with your WiFi from your service Local decisions provider, as not all routers will necessarily work with your internet connection. If possible, upgrade to the fastest WiFi your and expertise. internet provider offers, as that will make your smart home that much more enjoyable and frustration-free. Customized solutions that fit your lifestyle. Devices COUNT Y ou won’t necessarily need to upgrade your devices to ON US. get a smart home. In fact, if you control or can control any device in your home with a smartphone, you are already on your way to having a smart home. Upgrading to a programmable thermostat that’s compatible with your smartphone might be a great idea if your current thermostat is old and not internet-compatible. With a programmable thermostat, you can control the temperature in your home remotely. That ensures the home is a comfortable temperature BANK • BORROW • MANAGE • PLAN • PROTECT when you arrive home and allows you to turn off costly heating 937.548.2122 • SecondNational.com and cooling units when no one is home. OH-70113280 Disclosures are available by calling the telephone number listed in this ad for details about credit costs and terms. EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
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The Daily Advocate 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN Thursday, March 28, 2019 7 Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel K itchen remodels are among the most popular home reno- vation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition. Due to the sheer amount of time families spend in the kitchen, not to mention the number of tasks performed in this space, it is easy to see why Remodeling magazine consistently ranks kitchen renova- tions as projects that will enable homeowners to recoup a high per- centage of their investments. In the magazine’s 2018 “Cost vs. Value” report, midrange major kitchen access the backyard via sliding remodels costing an average of doors. This can make outdoor $63,829 recouped 59 percent of that entertaining or even coffee on investment. the deck much easier. When investing in a kitchen proj- • Under-cabinet lighting: ect, it is important to incorporate Fixtures installed under cabinets items that are coveted. provide both ambient lighting and task lighting. Such light- • Deep, double sinks: Having a ing makes it easier to see what double sink enables you to soak you’re working on as well, as dishes in one side and then even well-placed overhead light- wash on the other. It also makes ing can fail to illuminate dark it easy to wash and prep pro- corners and spots on the coun- duce for meals. ters. • Kitchen island and bar stools: • Convenient warming drawer: Even though many meals are This appliance provides backup enjoyed around the table, there’s to the oven. It’s a slide-out something to be said for the drawer that can keep prepared convenience of a kitchen island foods out of the way and warm and some well-placed bar stools until they are ready to be served. for quick breakfasts or snacks. This is particularly handy for • Smart kitchen storage: Work holidays and other entertaining. with a contractor to include stor- • Beverage station: Designate age solutions built into cabinetry one area of the kitchen to bever- and the pantry. Slide-out shelv- ages, such as coffee and tea. ing, nooks for a paper towel roll Or make the area an informal and custom-designed areas to bar. This can limit traffic in the store stand mixers and other kitchen to a single area. necessities can make kitchens Kitchen remodels are exciting to more functional. envision, and several choices can OH-70113281 • Outdoor access: If possible, make these high-traffic spaces even design a kitchen so it is easy to more coveted.
8 Thursday, March 28, 2019 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN The Daily Advocate Outdoor improvements that boost home value Well-thought » out landscaping can net 105 percent ROI A fire pit realizes a 78 percent return on investment W hether home improvement Patio: Homeowners who do not projects are design to im- already have a patio will find that » $11,000 deck can add about prove the interior or exterior adding one can increase a home’s $9,000 in resale value to the home of a house, focusing on renovations value. Patios help a home look neat, that make the most financial sense add useable space and may help can benefit homeowners in the long a home to sell quickly. The experts run. The right renovations can be at Space Wise, a division of Extra assets if and when homeowners de- Space Storage, say that refinishing, cide to sell their homes. repairing and building a new patio So how does one get started? offers strong ROI. First and foremost, speak to a local Deck: Deck can be as valu- 2 Locations real estate agent who is knowledge- able as patios. A deck is another Celina Lima able about trends in the community. outdoor space that can be used While a swimming pool may be for entertaining, dining and more. 5217 Tama Rd 4147 Elida Rd something coveted in one area, Remodeling magazine’s 2018 “Cost 419-363-2230 419-224-4656 it may impede sales in another. vs. Value” report indicates that an www.kernsfireplace.com It also helps to study generalized $11,000 deck can add about $9,000 trends and data from various home in resale value to the home, recoup- improvement industry analysts to Carlton 46 ing around 82 percent of the proj- guide upcoming projects. ect’s costs. The following outdoor projects are just a few renovations that tend to Door update: Improve curb ap- add value. peal with a new, high-end front door and garage doors. If that’s too ex- Fire pit: A fire pit is a great place to pensive, a good cleaning and new gather most months of the year. Bob coat of paint can make an old door Vila and CBS news report that a fire look brand new. These easy fixes pit realizes a 78 percent return on can improve a home’s look instantly. investment, or ROI. New landscaping: The National Outdoor kitchen: Many buyers Association of Realtors says an out- are looking to utilize their yards as door makeover that includes well- an extension of interior living areas. Outdoor Fireplaces • Spas • Heaters • Stoves Cooking, dining and even watching thought out landscaping can net 105 percent ROI. Installing a walkway, • Logs • Indoor Fireplaces • Gas Grills TV outdoors is increasingly popular. Outdoor living areas can be custom adding stone planters, mulching, and planting shrubs are ideas to SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS OVER 40YRS designed and built. In addition, pre- OH-70113343 fabricated modular units that require consider. a much smaller commitment of time Many different outdoor projects and money are available. can add value to a home.
The Daily Advocate 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN Thursday, March 28, 2019 9 M 5 ost people want beautiful, lush lawns and well-maintained landscapes. Not every homeowner has the time or the inclination to do the work, however. Many things to look homeowners rely on a lawn service to help maintain their properties and keep their homes for when selecting looking great. Lawn companies come in all shapes and sizes — from fly-by-night workers with ill- a lawn service maintained equipment to franchised companies with thousands of workers across the country to everything in between. Finding the right service for your needs may require some homework and understanding of what sets a quality lawn service company apart from one that’s best avoided. 1. Look to the internet. annual plan. Discuss the types of The internet connects consumers via shared information and re- fertilizers and herbicides used and whether they fit with your lifestyle Tackle Spring Chores with Koenig and environmental consciousness. views. Reading company and prod- uct reviews on Yelp and Angie’s 4. Ask for a contract List can help homeowners make informed decisions. Homeowners in writing 269/mo* $ also can seek recommendations When you find a business that via local Facebook group pages. offers the type of work you need done at the right price, be sure that a contract is worked up and both 2. Insist on licensure parties sign it. This protects you as and insurance. a homeowner and could help you WARRIOR I PACKAGE RIDING LAWN EQUIPMENT It’s not the standard to be licensed in the long run if guarantees are and insured, but it is an essential not met or work is unsatisfactory. John Deere 1025R • Save $200 on X330 or X350* step for finding a business that • 120R Loader • 60D Mower Deck stands behind its work and the • 0% for 36 mos on Z500 or Z700* 5. One size fits all. • 260B Backhoe • 7' x 16' Trailer safety of its employees and cus- tomers. If a worker gets injured on Landscaping is more than just *Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Offer ends 4/30/19. your property or if the mower kicks mowing the lawn. However, some a big rock through your storm door, lawn companies may only mow FS40 EASY START BG56 BLOWER you’ll be liable if the company isn’t lawns and will plant flowers or TRIMMER $ 229 insured. perform spring and fall cleanup. If a company cannot fill all of $ 199 $38 SAVINGS WORK PACKS $35 SAVINGS your needs, find one that can; 3. Get a written proposal. otherwise, you may need to hire Be wary of companies that will specialists in each area of yard CALL OR VISIT TODAY! (937) 548-1151 quote you an offer over the phone maintenance. 5155 Childrens Home-Bradford Rd, Greenville without seeing your property in Lawn care companies are some- person. Understand which types thing to consider as the weather OH-70113342 of services and treatments will be warms and spring projects begin included in the weekly, monthly or anew.
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