Category: Home Improvement

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Easy Ways To Get Your Patio Ready For Summer

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A backyard patio is so nice when you’re escaping the heat from the summer sun! But it’s been almost a year since you’ve really used your patio, and it’s in pretty bad shape. Don’t worry! Check out our easy ways to get your patio ready for summer!

1. Pick your shade
Shade is very important in the summertime. If your backyard patio is not already covered, consider building an add on to shade your deck. This can also help to add value to your home! If that’s not part of the plan, you can always purchase a patio table with an umbrella attachment. Pick a bright, summer color that matches the rest of your patio decor.

2. Furniture
Another patio must? Furniture. Consider purchasing a patio furniture set that is not only stylish and comfortable, but weatherproof too. Look for words like “fade resistant” and “durable” when you’re shopping. You should also invest in several extra chairs (or maybe even a hammock) for when you have extra guests.

3. Outdoor Cooking
Who doesn’t love a summer BBQ? Make it happen by purchasing a grill for your patio. When shopping, consider who you’ll be cooking for; mainly just your family or do you like to cook for a crowd? Depending on your answer (and the size of your patio), choose a grill with the right amount of burners. In addition to a grill, think about purchasing a pizza oven…perfect for patio pizza parties!

4. Make A Statement
Find something that really makes your patio pop! This can be a fire pit, a fountain, a brightly colored flower pot, or maybe even a small fish pond! A statement piece like this helps add to the ambiance of your patio.

5. Light It Up
You don’t want to wind things down just because it gets dark! Don’t forget to choose lights for your patio. These can be anything from string lights, to classic or citronella candles, or even tiki torches. You don’t want it to be too bright, just enough to light things up a bit.

Your backyard patio is essentially another room to your house. Make the comfort of your home flow into your backyard patio. Hopefully the tips above do just the trick! For all your home construction or renovation needs, contact The Bosworth Company. We’re worth the call. Always.

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The Benefits Of Remodeling

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If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, you may be hesitant. Trying to determine the best remodel for a return on your remodel, as well as the benefits you and your family will receive when the remodel is complete are both hard decisions. There are actually multiple statistical remodeling benefits, whether you are selling or staying! Check out our benefits of remodeling and recommendations below.

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Increase Your Home’s ROI: Part Two

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In Part One, we discussed how ROI should be one of your primary considerations when remodeling your home and the (surprising) fact that you’re less likely to recoup your investment in a major kitchen or bathroom remodel than you are to get back what you spend on basic home maintenance such as new siding (according to Remodeling Magazine). So what are some simple improvements you can make to increase your home’s ROI? Take a look!

4 Simple Ways To Increase Your Home’s ROI

1. Simple maintenance goes a long way towards adding value to your home. Never forget to address the basics. Repairing plumbing leaks, replacing gutters, repairing/replacing windows…even weeding the flowerbed can make all the difference!
2. If you’re open to doing a little construction, consider creating more space by knocking down a non-structural wall. It will not only open up the space and create flow, but it will also give the sense that the home is bigger.
3. A surprisingly easy way to add to the curb appeal of your home is to maintain your landscape. Overgrown shrubs and tangled trees can create dark views and prevent a good look at the house. Overgrown landscaping is a problem at all price points, so consider a weekend of yard maintenance to get your home in tip top shape.
4. If your HVAC system is old and in need of replacement, consider investing in an energy efficient system. Not only will this new system save you money in energy savings while you have it, but it also makes your house more desirable. Learn more about our available systems here.

Hopefully the information in our series helps you not only make your home improvement decision, but also increase your home’s ROI! Don’t forget, the team at Bosworth wants to help with all of your home improvement projects…that’s right, we do it all! From construction, to plumbing, electrical, and everything in between, we can install the right systems and find the right solutions for your home! Contact us today!

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Increase Your Home’s ROI: Part One

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Considering home improvement? One of your biggest considerations should be the return on the investment, or ROI. Will the improvements you make really pay off? What improvements should you choose, based on the location of your home? How can you make the most cost efficient decision? These questions and more, answered in our Increase Your Home’s ROI blog series!

According to Remodeling Magazine you’re less likely to recoup your investment in a major kitchen or bathroom remodel than you are to get back what you spend on basic home maintenance such as new siding. Surprising, isn’t it? This is because home buyers are afraid of maintenance costs. They don’t want to move in and have to replace a roof or repair the siding. So, believe it or not, you may make more money back on simpler improvements!

Location Is Everything

It seems cliché, but it’s true! The improvements you make to your home, and the corresponding ROI, are often dependent on your location. For example, you would not want to put a $10,000 AC unit in a $100,000 home. It doesn’t make sense, you wouldn’t see a return. Additionally, in most areas, kitchen and bathroom remodels see over 100% return, due to a couple of factors:

  • These are the most expensive areas of a home in terms of construction.
  • These are the areas where people generally spend the most time.

The Decision Is Yours!

So, when remodeling, what should you choose? This is largely dependent upon when you see yourself moving. If you think you’ll be there awhile, choose to remodel with things you love (within reason, of course), or colors that go with your current decor. After all, you want to be able to enjoy the home you live in! However, if you plan on moving soon, choose neutral colors and traditional looks that would typically satisfy the majority of people. Anything too taste specific can be off-putting to potential buyers.

There are various ways to increase your home’s ROI, and we want to make sure you choose the best ones! Stay tuned for Part Two to find out more! In the meantime, we are happy to help with any home improvement projects you may have…that’s right, we do it ALL! Find out more about our services here.

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Reasons You Should Have A Steam Shower

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Having a steam shower can be extremely beneficial, not only to your health and body, but also to the value of your home! Did you know The Bosworth Company installs steam showers? Find out why you should order one today!

Reduce Stress

Taking a steam shower reduces both physical stress and mental stress. Not only does stress make you feel anxious and fatigued, but it can also lead to tense, sore muscles. Steam expands muscles to release tension, allowing you to feel relaxed & relieved. The warm steam also releases endorphins in the brain, relieving mental tension as well.

Weight Loss

This time of year, weight loss is on a lot of people’s minds. A steam shower increases blood flow and stimulates the lymphatic system. This speeds up the metabolism, allowing you to burn more calories a day.

Clear Skin

Over time, taking regular steam showers have proven to clear skin. Steam naturally has the ability to unclog pores and eliminate bacteria.

Treating Infections

The warm, wet heat from a steam shower opens airways and soothes inflammation in the lungs and nasal cavity. This increases your comfort and aids in shortening the duration of the infection

Improve Circulation

As mentioned previously, steam increases blood flow by stimulating the lymphatic system. This not only speeds up metabolism, but it also increased blood flow throughout the body. This increased circulation decreases the risk of hypertension and hardened arteries, increases muscle function, and helps combat fatigue and exhaustion.

As seen above, there are many natural benefits to installing a steam shower. Especially if you suffer from sore muscles due to tension, or if you have high stress levels, you should definitely consider installing a steam shower. In addition to the natural benefits to your body, installing a steam shower can give you a return on your investment when you sell your home. Call The Bosworth Company today for more information!