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                                         Cook up a
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                                         Must-haves for an
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Benefits to being connected
Why it’s smart to have a smart home
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Emerging deck trends
Expand outdoor entertaining options
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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
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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.

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                                                          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
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                                                                                                                                   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.
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Smart homes may seem
futuristic. But chances are strong
your home only needs some
simple, inexpensive upgrades to
join the smart home revolution.

      Hub
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            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.

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 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
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                                       » $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
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              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
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                                                                                                                                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
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                                                                                     a much smaller commitment of time            Many different outdoor projects
                                                                                     and money are available.                   can add value to a home.
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                                                                                                                                     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.

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  via shared information and re-
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  via local Facebook group pages.         offers the type of work you need
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  included in the weekly, monthly or      anew.
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         Emerging                                                                                                        Deck trends
                                                                                                                         continue to improve
                                                                                                                         on the form and
         deck trends                                                                                                     function of outdoor
                                                                                                                         living spaces.
                                                                                                                         water views or other impressive vis-
                                                                                                                         tas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top
                                                                                                                         decks feature light-colored materials
                                                                                                                         and fixtures to help keep the area
                                                                                                                         cool even in direct sunlight.
                                                                                                                            Distressed hardwood: Builder
                                                                                                                         and Developer, a management re-
                                                                                                                         source for professional homebuild-
                                                                                                                         ers, says that the trend for using
                                                                                                                         distressed hardwoods at home has
                                                                                                                         migrated outside. Some decking
                                                                                                                         manufacturers have recently intro-
                                                                                                                         duced low-maintenance composite
                                                                                                                         deck boards that mimic the look and
                                                                                                                         feel of distressed, rustic hardwood
                                                                                                                         flooring. This weathered appearance
                                                                                                                         gives the look of age without the up-

                                                                                C
                                                                                        ustom-built decks can expand     keep of real aged wood.
                                                                                        usable outdoor entertaining         Wooden walkways: Decking can
              Carpet • Laminate • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile                                  spaces. Decks can surround       be the more traditional design peo-
                                                                                pools and create outdoor patio           ple envision with a patio table or out-
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                                                                                   Certain deck trends have emerged         Mixed materials: Homeowners
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                                                                                the upcoming remodeling and reno-        eries, breweries and urban markets
                                                                                vation season. For those thinking        in their exterior design choices.
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                                                                                                                         decks can incorporate water or fire
                                                                                                                         elements for visual appeal. Gas-
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                                                                                                                         fueled fire elements can expand the
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                                                                                also can benefit from decking to cre-    warm seasons, or make enjoying
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