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Homeowners: Pros and Cons of Adding a Retaining Wall
If you've been looking at some of our gorgeous Klamath Falls homes for sale, you have surely seen some properties that have been beautifully enhanced by retaining walls. Homeowners often ask us whether or not it is a good idea to build a retaining wall on their property. Our real estate agents know that is not a simple yes or no question. There are several issues you should consider before determining your best option.
- Aesthetics
A retaining wall can add significant curb appeal by skillfully sculpting the space. The well-constructed wall is attractive in its own right. With a wealth of available materials such as stone, brick, wood, and concrete, you can indulge your creativity in designing the perfect landscape. Unfortunately, the wall loses that appeal if it blocks a beautiful view. You will also want to give careful consideration to the materials you select. Concrete is by far the most durable option, but brick or stone may be more pleasing to the eye. Fortunately, you can enhance the concrete for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
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How to Keep Renovation Costs in Check
As you're looking at Klamath Falls homes for sale, you may decide to eschew a new, perfect house in favor of an older one you can fix up yourself. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it's also a great way to make your home exactly the way you want it. Unfortunately, it's also a great way to spend an obscene amount on renovations. Here are some ways you can keep those costs in check when fixing up your new home.
- Budgeting. It's important to go in with a plan. Map out what renovations you want to do, how much you can expect them to cost, and how much you're willing to spend. Set a budget not just for the project as a whole but for each room. For instance, the kitchen is, on average, about 15% of your home's value. So the budget for kitchen renovations shouldn't exceed 15% of what you paid for the house. Breaking costs down this way will help you stay on budget.
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5 Home Improvement Trends for 2022
While many homeowners are selling their homes to take advantage of the current market, others are investing in their homes to make them more comfortable now and more valuable down the road. If you asked our real estate agents what top few trends they've noticed in recent months, these would be on their lists.
- Well-designed home offices
With more and more of us working from home, few of us are happy with a spare bedroom doing double duty as an office. We don't want the backdrop of our online meetings to have beds in the background or a houseguest's luggage in the corner. We certainly don't want to have to ask our company to leave the room to take business calls. Dedicated office space will have different needs based on profession, but some items will be common to most. Highspeed internet will probably be first on the list, but from that point, personalization could mean generous drawing space with plenty of natural light for an architect or whiteboards and storage space for an elementary school teacher. Versatility is the key to a home office bringing added value to the home.