Remodeling Your Home: Best Home Improvements That Add Resale Value

Remodeling Your Home: Best Home Improvements That Add Resale Value. Today’s guest blog is by home stager, Bryce Thompson. The opinions expressed by the author in this and all guest blogs are not necessarily those of Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. Remodeling Your Home: Best Home Improvements That Add Resale Value The money you just spent on that new sink and automatic sprinkler system isn't going down the drain. Think of it as seed money. Most home improvements add resale value to your home, some more than others. Spending on home improvement projects is expected to rise in 2021. Here’s why: Interest rates remain low, COVID-19 has people spending more time at home, and more homeowners are looking to increase the...

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Gainesville Bathroom Remodel Contractor

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Gainesville Bathroom Remodel Contractor - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. The bathroom…the place you love and hate all at the same time. It can be your spa, your escape from the kids, the place you rush around while getting ready for work; or the place you fear is the dirtiest in your home. A room that can involve and invoke that range of emotions should be designed in the way you want.   Gainesville Bathroom Remodel Contractor Sure, you could go to a local hardware store, turn on a do-it-yourself show and try to renovate your bathroom yourself. But why add any further stress to your plate? Wouldn’t you rather consult with professionals who can turn your dream into...

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March Time to Spring Forward

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 March time to Spring Forward! The Spring Equinox is finally upon us, and it's also time to remodel! The official first day of spring 2017 is March 20th.  Warmer weather is on its way, which most look forward to after a long, brutally cold winter.  There are some of us that associate spring time with spring cleaning, and opening up the windows in your home for the smell of the invigorating spring air.  This year, Easter will be on Sunday, April 16, 2017.  So get ready for the Easter Bunny to arrive, dyed eggs, and chocolate candies galore!  Students will be celebrating Spring Break this month as well.  Many people will be attending spring festivals in their hometowns. Gardening...

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Ring In The New Year with Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Ring In The New Year with Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling and home improvements. Even if you do not think you have any leaks; it's a good idea to get an annual leak detection checkup for your home. And if you have a leak, don't put off fixing it because it will only get worse. Ring In The New Year with Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling Water Leaks Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling's skilled leak detection experts are capable of locating multiple leaks; as well as newly growing leaks that you may not know about yet. Furthermore, we can identify leaks at specific locations in the water pipes; so that they can be fixed before they become a more serious problem....

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Holiday Remodeling Ideas

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Holiday Remodeling Ideas. The holidays will be here soon and it is almost time to put up the decorations for the season; problem is you notice that your home could use some work. Therefore, maybe now is the time for those repairs or additions you have been wanting to get done. If so, we can help with your holiday remodeling needs. Holiday Remodeling Ideas  Maybe the bathroom, kitchen, living room or mantle needs some work or perhaps you would like to add that extra room. Show off the lovely additions to your home this holiday season. You can have extra room for when your holiday guests arrive. Also, the improvements you make can increase the value of your...

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Gainesville and Ocala Home Remodeling

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Gainesville and Ocala Home Remodeling by Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. Remodeling a home is a big undertaking, but a well-planned project will pay for itself time and time again.  When considering a remodeling project, it is important to make decisions that will make your life better and will serve your changing needs and those of your family. Do you need more bedrooms? Another bathroom? Is your kitchen functional enough? How about storage space or cabinet refacing?  Gainesville and Ocala Home Remodeling Our remodeling projects range from; installing new trim work or tile and replacing doors and windows, to changing flooring, fixtures, and lighting. Maybe you have bigger changes on your mind like completing an addition to increase your home's square footage. Maybe, you would like...

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Expand Your Surroundings by Remodeling

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Expand Your Surroundings by Remodeling. Any time is a good time for extra space in your home. Here in Gainesville, Ocala and throughout the south, families spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the one you’ve always dreamed about? With the help of our renovation specialists, you could have that island kitchen and more cabinet space.  Expand Your Surroundings by Remodeling The weather is cooling off here in Florida and now is the time for outdoor gatherings. Adding an outdoor kitchen to your home would certainly please any crowd. Not to mention, saving you from trips in and out to get supplies and food.  Functional kitchen updates These seven products will help your kitchen function like it's...

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Holiday Season Remodeling

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Holiday Season Remodeling. As the holiday Season rolls around; the Holiday cheer can be felt in the streets of our city and in the warm nooks and crannies of our home. In this country, Thanksgiving and Christmas are synonymous with family; embracing the ones you love and gathering around the dinner table for a homemade feast of sweet and savory dishes. Families far and wide will be traveling this year to visit and reconnect with their loved ones. What better place to come celebrate the holidays than sunny Florida! Holiday Season Remodeling So, are you planning on a hosting a holiday reunion in your home this year? If so, does it seem like a tight fit when planning...

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Why You Should Consider Remodeling

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Why You Should Consider Remodeling. If you're a homeowner, chances are you'll be remodeling in 2017. Because, with rising new construction prices, homeowners should consider remodeling as an option. Sixty percent of homeowners will be joining you in the remodel process in the coming year. The average cost of these remodels will be about $1,200. Why You Should Consider Remodeling   Organizing with Sliding Drawers So what home improvements are you going to undertake in the coming year? Space is key in any room and the kitchen is no exception! Rather than dealing with closed shelves and having a hard time reaching items that may have ended up in the back; sliding shelves are an elegant solution. Pantries...

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Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Bathroom Remodeling Ideas. So, you’ve decided that it’s time to remodel your bathroom?  There is always going to be a certain amount of planning that goes into remodeling a bathroom.  Here, we are going to give you a few tips for making your bathroom a functional, stylish room, and something that will meet your price range.  Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling has skilled, experienced staff to call on for all your bathroom remodeling project needs. Bathroom Remodeling Ideas First, let’s talk floors.  If you are looking for a floor that is easy to sweep and mop; porcelain or glazed tiles are going to be perfect for you.  You want to avoid porous stones (such as limestone).  They tend to...

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Bathroom Remodeling Trends

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Bathroom Remodeling Trends. Summer is over, time to think about the upcoming holidays! When it comes to bathroom remodeling, there are things you should consider. Start with how much you're willing to spend, then follow up with these steps for accomplishing your bathroom remodeling project! Bathroom Remodeling Trends We at Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling are experts and always have great suggestions for designing too. We have been helping people with their design and remodeling projects for well over a decade now. So, as you browse these bathroom remodeling ideas; we hope they get your creative juices flowing for a future bathroom remodel. Interested in a modern look that also conserves space while eliminating countertop clutter? Then, consider a wall mount like this...

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Fall Remodeling Time

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Fall Remodeling Time. Since fall is approaching,the temperature is dropping slowly and the air is a little cooler. As the days get shorter, those long summer days are behind us for a while. Fall Remodeling Time This also means that the holiday season will soon be upon us. So, wouldn’t you like to impress your family and friends with a new look for your home? Also, you’ll feel better knowing you made their time with you more enjoyable. That is way we at GRR would like to help you with this gift to yourself. Fall Remodeling Time Kitchen Remodeling So, you've decided to remodel your kitchen. But, now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners can get...

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Budget Remodeling Ideas

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Budget Remodeling Ideas. Remodeling your home may be a costly venture, but there are ways around breaking the bank to revamp your home; open up space and make your home feel like new. Budget Remodeling Ideas Rearrange Your Furniture Let your room breath.  Before committing to a full-on remodel, try rearranging your furniture. So, if the goal is to open up the space, avoid placing furniture near or across the entryway. In addition, removing pieces of furniture that interfere or block any natural lighting; will create a more inviting tone and help open up the room. Also, replacing dark window shades or curtains with sheer drapes can allow more light into the room to let it breathe. Can’t bare...

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Home Remodeling Building Dreams

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Home Remodeling Building Dreams. Remodeling a home is a big undertaking, but a well-planned project will pay for itself time and time again. When considering a remodeling project, it is important to make decisions that will make your life better; and will serve your changing needs and those of your family. Gainesville restoration and Remodeling can take care of all your remodeling and construction needs, from design to completion!  Home Remodeling Building Dreams Do you need another bedroom? Another bathroom? Is your kitchen functional enough? Do you need more storage space or cabinet refacing? Also, our remodeling projects range from installing new trim work or tile and replacing doors and windows, new cabinets; as well as new counter tops, new flooring, fixtures, lighting and...

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Easy Bathroom Updates

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Easy Bathroom Updates. Do you need a bathroom update? Are your bathroom cabinets old and tired, or just not fit your needs anymore? You should consider new bathroom cabinets. Why new cabinets? Because new cabinets are an affordable and easy remodel for your bathroom, no matter the size! Easy Bathroom Updates Small Bathrooms Small bathrooms can especially benefit from custom cabinets. Because custom cabinets make the most out of the small space! Furthermore, do you never seem to have enough storage in your small bathroom? If so, we can add cabinets, built-in shelves, niches, overhead storage, and design custom sink cabinets. In addition, we can add windows, as well as, bathroom vent fans for moisture and mold control.  So,...

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Remodeling Idea Boards

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Remodeling Idea Boards. Do you have a dream remodel? Too many choices and you don't know where to start? If so, bring your ideas into reality by creating a Remodel Idea Board. Basically, there are two ways to create a Remodel Idea Board; online or on paper. Remodeling Idea Boards Online First, Pinterest is a great place to create dream boards. Because Pinterest provides many ideas for every aspect of remodeling and interior design, down to the smallest detail. You can create as many "boards" as you like; one for each room, one for each theme, or one for each color or style you're considering. Then you add all of the images to each board that appeals to you. We...

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Rediscover Sleeping Porches

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Rediscover Sleeping Porches. Have you ever slept on a sleeping porch? But, If not, you owe it to yourself to experience the slumber of a Sleeping Porch. Sleeping porches were common for many of the homes in the South around the 1920’s. Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling can design and build a Sleeping Porch for you. Rediscover Sleeping Porches Sleeping porches were born out of the recent discovery of germs in the 1920’s. Because the sleeping porch offered a healthy and comfortable escape from the potentially germ-filled indoor air. Since, in the early 1900's, tuberculosis was the number one cause of death; and fresh air was the best treatment for people suffering from this lung ailment. The population in the...

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Project Curb Appeal

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Project Curb Appeal. One of the easiest ways to add curb appeal to your home is by remodeling your front door and entryway. Because this project can be inexpensive; yet still have a huge impact on how you and your neighbors and guests feel about your home. Project Curb Appeal To begin with, add a new front door in a bright color. Since a beautiful front door, like this bright red one will instantly transform the look of your entire home. Then, add a portico. You can quickly update the look of a dated ranch-style or row house with a simple portico and columns. Also, porticos can keep the direct sun from the front of your house, reducing your air conditioning...

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Best Laundry Room Updates

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Best Laundry Room Updates. Many people consider the kitchen the heart of a home, but if that is true, then the laundry room is the liver. It’s the unseen, underappreciated closet in your home where dirty laundry is haphazardly thrown to be cleaned for another busy week. Best Laundry Room Updates Making the laundry room as functional and efficient as possible will decrease your stress level. Therefore, a few simple updates could completely transform the way you feel about doing laundry. Because these tips from Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling to make your chores easier! New Color A fresh coat of paint is cost efficient. Change the walls to a color that brightens your mood and makes the space feel homier....

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Fearless Bathroom Remodeling

Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Fearless Bathroom Remodeling. October can be a scary month. Because as Halloween approaches, skeletons, spider webs, and zombie flamingos begin popping up on lawns. But October can also be a time when people anticipate facing the construction goblins; as they look at their homes and think about remodeling for the holidays. It can be a frightening experience for some, but our certified technicians will take all your fear away. Fearless Bathroom Remodeling While you will probably not find ghosts and ghouls in your closets; you may find the fears that can come with planning a remodeling project. Furthermore, our professionals at Gainesville Restoration & Remodeling have years of training and experience; which they use to eliminate your fears...

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Remodeling Project Tips

Remodeling Project Tips Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Remodeling Project Tips - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. Making the decision to remodel your home is tough because there are so many variables. Furthermore, hiring the right company to help with the remodeling is important; which is why being aware of the necessary steps and what to look for in a contractor is critically important. Remodeling Project Tips Get Recommendations First, listen to what other individuals have to say about the company that you're considering hiring. Because friends and family are a great resource; find out whom they've hired and their experience with the company. Also, one the most powerful resources today would be the Internet and social media. Websites such as Angie’s List, the...

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Small Kitchen Remodeling

Small Kitchen Remodeling Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Small Kitchen Remodeling - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. Do you want to plan a kitchen remodel; but aren’t sure what to do because your kitchen is on the small side?  Regardless of the size of your kitchen; there are things that can be done to open up space and make it appear bigger. Also, certain manufacturer’s like General Electric and Bosch offer smaller appliances; that will be best suited for this kind of kitchen. In addition, installing taller cabinets, opposed to the wider cabinets; will utilize this space better if your home’s kitchen is on the smaller side. Installing skylights and bigger windows to your kitchen will allow the sun to shine in; making the...

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Summer Time Remodel Time

Summer Time Remodel Time Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Summer Time Remodel Time - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. If you think homeowners are sitting idly by this summer just trying to beat the heat and relaxing, think again. Many families have found that summer is a great time to get home remodeling projects done. Some of the most popular summer home improvement projects are bathroom and kitchen remodeling and roofing repairs. There are some great reasons to get these projects done this summer. Advantages of getting your home improvement and repair projects finished during this season include longer daylight and improved ventilation. In the summer your home will get the most amount of natural light, which means longer working days for contractors. It...

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Bathroom Remodeling Projects

Bathroom Remodeling Projects Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Bathroom Remodeling Projects - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. The bathroom…the place you love and hate all at the same time. It can be your spa, your escape from kids, the place you rush around in while getting ready for work; or the place you fear is the dirtiest in your home. Furthermore, a room that can involve and invoke that range of emotions should be designed in the way you want. Although, you could go to a local hardware store; turn on a do-it-yourself show and try to renovate your bathroom yourself. But why add any further stress to your plate? Wouldn’t you rather consult with professionals who can turn your dream into a reality? Gainesville...

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Remodeling Adds Value Comfort Style

Remodeling Adds Value Comfort Style Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Remodeling Adds Value Comfort Style - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. Making your home more comfortable; adding a new room or just improving the overall look of your home can be an exciting time. But one benefit that many people forget about remodeling is that certain projects; can actually add value for when you plan on putting your home on the market. Some home renovations will bring you more bang for your buck than others, so which renovations should you consider? The front door One very important improvement is a new front door. Usually, a new front door will pay for itself in value increase. Not looking to put in an entirely new door?...

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Fall Season School Holidays

Fall Season School Holidays Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Back to School & Thinking about the Holidays? Fall Season School Holidays - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. It’s that time of year again! The kids are back in school and before you know it; the Holidays will roll around and you will be entertaining family and friends. Therefore, now is the perfect time to think about home improvements; that will make your gatherings more enjoyable for you and your loved ones. To begin with, look around your kitchen. Is it a welcoming space with ample room for entertaining? Is your bathroom able to handle the extra use that it will get? In addition, do you have enough countertop and storage space? Also, are you...

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Staycation Vacation

Staycation Vacation Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Staycation Vacation - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. We hope many of you are considering updating your outdoor entertaining area based on our blog earlier this month. Then, once your new space is constructed, fill it with things that will make staying home even more desirable. These ideas will spruce up your newly renovated outdoor area! Who needs a vacation when you can just take a staycation? Staycation Vacation Keep it casual Casual equals comfort. Consider how you’ve decorated your living room and bring some of those same elements; such as a comfy couch, lamps, and mirror - outside. Don’t make yourself choose between the comfort of your living room or the pleasure of your porch. Merge them...

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Budget Home Remodeling

Budget Home Remodeling Gainesville 352-372-1221 Ocala 352-622-5277 Budget Home Remodeling - Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. Have you wanted to remodel your home but are worried about your budget? Perhaps you want to remodel your kitchen, a bathroom or even add a room to your home. Talk to the home design experts at Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling. They can help you design the home of your dreams while remaining within your budget. Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling can renovate your home without breaking the bank. Our expert design consultants will give you a quote that best fits your budget. You can make those remodeling changes you have been dreaming about to better suit your style; while also improving the value of your home. It will...

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