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SEPTEMBER 2021
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West Michigan Real Estate, Condos and Apartment Living
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LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS | OCEANA’S HERALD-JOURNAL | WHITE LAKE BEACON
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4 • Shoreline Media | Mason, Oceana, Manistee County HOMES | SEPTEMBER 2021 Learn to downsize before a move Aging men and women often take ful even without having to cut down items, which tend to accumulate over inventory of their lives in an effort to on prized items. Taking an inventory time but might not be discarded when focus on activities or lifestyle chang- of belongings can help the process go clearing a home of clutter. es that can ensure happy retirements. smoothly. People moving from a detached home Data from the U.S. Census Bureau Before moving, men and women can to a condominium or a townhouse shows there are some 76 million baby go room by room, making piles of items may learn that homeowner’s associa- boomers — those people born between that will be kept, donated, sold, or dis- tion fees cover everything from snow 1946 to 1964 — across the country. carded. This can be a tedious task, but removal to lawn maintenance to pool With the youngest of the boomers in it is necessary to avoid clutter in a new upkeep. If so, it’s unnecessary to bring their mid-50s and the majority having home. lawn and garden supplies. already reached retirement age, many People downsizing can attempt to sell Homeowners are advised to look at boomers are trying to decide if it’s time items they do not need via newspaper the floor plan of their new dwellings to move out of their family homes and classified sections or online classified and pay attention to storage space. into smaller, more manageable abodes. sites. Appliances and furniture in excel- This can make it easier to plan ahead Many older adults find they do not lent shape may fetch good prices. Any for what may fit, what will need to be need the same amount of space as they extra cash can be put toward buying purchased new and which storage solu- did when they had children living at new items that are size-appropriate for tions may be needed. Having a plan in home. Retirees and those on the cusp the smaller home. place can make unpacking and settling of retirement may find that downsizing Another way to clear out clutter is to in go smoothly. The organizing compa- is a smart financial move that frees up sort duplicates from the stock of items. ny Organize Me says that homeowners more time for recreation. A person may no longer need multiple should consider how cabinets and clos- However, it can be challenging to cut sets of dishes or silverware. If the move ets will be used before moving in. down on living space and then deal with involves switching from a king-sized to Downsizing can free up time and figuring out how to make furniture, be- a queen-sized bed, donate or trash bed money. When done right, downsizing longings and stored items fit in more linens that will no longer fit. Pay close can make retirement easier and create condensed areas. Moving can be stress- attention to kitchen and bathroom more leisure time for retirees.
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Renovation trends that figure to be
popular in the year ahead
Home renovation trends are ever- fashion, predicts that eco-friendly liv- people feel less cramped. That’s an es-
changing. Renovations that might ing solutions figure to be hot com- pecially beneficial characteristic when
have been de rigueur 20 years ago may modities in 2021. Eco-friendly appli- spending more time indoors at home.
seem dated now. Recognizing the po- ances, furniture and designs can help • Minimalism: The anticipated popu-
tentially popular trends of tomorrow to conserve energy and reduce waste, larity of minimalism in 2021 may also
is a great way for homeowners to give which environmentalists and govern- be connected to the pandemic. As pro-
their homes a fresh new look and put ment agencies like the Environmental fessionals were forced to work from
themselves in position to capitalize Protection Agency note are two criti- home and many families spent more
on popular trends when they put their cal components in the fight against cli- time together inside their homes then
homes on the market. That’s especially mate change. ever before, they may have recognized
so after 2020, a year when millions of • Large windows: Large windows can a need to cut back on clutter, including
people spent more time at home than provide stunning views of the outdoors extra furniture. A minimalist approach
ever before. All that time working from and allow ample natural light into a is both simple and clean, which can
home and relaxing at home gave mil- home. It may not be a coincidence if make homes feel less claustrophobic.
lions of homeowners ideas about what large windows prove to be a hot trend • Multi-functional spaces: Home-
they like about their homes and what in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic that owners asked a lot of their homes in
they hope to change. The following are dominated much of 2020 forced many 2020, as rooms were transformed into
some renovation trends that various people to spend considerably more multi-functional spaces seemingly
experts suspect could emerge in 2021. time at home. Darker homes without overnight. HGTV notes that spending
• Eco-friendly living: Climate much natural light can adversely af- more time at home showed homeown-
change, and how to combat it, was a fect mood, especially when people are ers that it may not make sense to dedi-
hot button issue during the 2020 pres- spending more time at home. HGTV cate entire rooms of a home to a sin-
idential election in the United States. predicts that homeowners will seek gle purpose. Renovations that can help
So it should come as no surprise that ways to bring more natural light into homeowners transform rooms into
urdesignmag.com, a web magazine their homes in 2021, and large win- multi-functional spaces figure to be
that showcases creative trends in de- dows naturally brighten homes while hot commodities in the years ahead.
sign, architecture, art, technology, and making rooms appear bigger, helping
10 • Shoreline Media | Mason, Oceana, Manistee County HOMES | SEPTEMBER 2021
How to maintain hardwood floors
mend polishing floors that can be pol-
ished once every few months. Waxing
wood floors does not need to be done
as frequently, and most can benefit
from a fresh coat of wax every 12 to 18
months.
What can I do on a daily basis?
Some simple tricks and daily main-
tenance can help wood floors maintain
their impressive look.
• Utilize floor mats. The HDA notes
that floor mats near entryways can re-
duce the time it takes to clean hard-
wood floors and reduce the wear and
tear they endure. For example, tiny par-
ticles like dirt can scratch the floor and
contribute to the kind of minor dam-
age that adds up to significant scarring
over time. Floor mats near entryways
ensures that most of that dirt never
makes it to the wood floors.
• Vacuum without a beater bar. Some
vacuums contain beater bars, which are
designed to pick up human hair, dog
hair and other things that convention-
Hardwood floors have long been depends on the finish. Floors with wa- al vacuums may not be able to pick up.
sought after by home buyers. In its terproof barriers such as urethane will The HDA advises vacuuming without
2019 “Remodeling Impact Report,” the benefit from routine polishing. Howev- the beater bar, as it can contribute to
National Association of Realtors® re- er, floors with penetrating finishes like small scratches in the floor. Sweeping
vealed that new wood flooring was the tung oil will need to be waxed rather with a high-quality broom or microfi-
fourth most popular project to attract than polished. ber cloth is another way to pick up dirt
buyers. without damaging floors.
Of course, hardwood floors aren’t What finish is on the floor? • Use manufacturer-recommend-
just for buyers. Homeowners who al- The Hardwood Distributor’s Asso- ed cleaning products. Local home im-
ready have hardwood floors know just ciation recommends a simple way for provement stores sell a host of hard-
how impressive these floors can be, es- homeowners to determine which type wood floor cleaning products, but the
pecially when they’re well maintained. of finish is on their hardwood floors. HDA notes that many flooring manu-
Maintaining wood floors is not nec- Homeowners are advised to rub a fin- facturers now sell their own hardwood
essarily as straightforward as it may ger across the floor. If no smudge ap- floor cleaners designed specifically for
seem, and homeowners may benefit pears, then the floor is surface sealed. their floors. These products are likely
from a tutorial on how too keep the If a smudge is created, then the floor homeowners’ best bets. Homeowners
floors under their feet looking good. has been treated with a penetrating who can’t find them can seek recom-
seal. The HDA also notes that recently mendations from a local flooring re-
To polish or not to polish? installed wood floors are likely surface tailer.
Polishing floors is an inexpensive sealed. Hardwood floors are attractive for
way to keep them looking good. But the many reasons. And they look even
home improvement experts at BobVila. How often should floors be pol- more stunning, and last much longer,
com note that not all floors can be pol- ished or waxed? when homeowners make an effort to
ished, and determining which ones can Wood flooring professionals recom- maintain them.Shoreline Media | MaSon, oceana, ManiStee county hoMeS | SePteMBer 2021 • 11
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Tips before deciding to do a
DIY demolition
homeowners may be able to pull up vi-
nyl or tile flooring on their own, but not
all floors are installed the same. Some
floors may have been glued more effec-
tively than others, making it hard and/
or time-consuming to pull them up by
hand. A walk-behind floor scraper can
make it easier to remove such floors,
but that equipment must be rented. A
cost analysis comparing the contrac-
tors’ demolition cost estimate and the
cost of DIY, complete with equipment
rental projections, can give a more ac-
curate picture of how much money ho-
meowners will save by going it alone. If
the savings of DIY are negligible, hom-
eowners should probably let the con-
tractor handle the demo.
• Speak with your contractor. Prior
to saying they’ll do the demo work on
their own, homeowners should speak
with their contractors to get an accu-
rate idea of what the project will entail.
Demolition projects may seem simple
enough, but contractors can illustrate
the correct way to do things so as to
minimize potentially costly damage.
Some contractors may offer to help ho-
meowners start the demo project and
then leave them to their own devices
Home improvement projects can lition projects can cost considerably once they get a knack for what to do.
range from relatively inexpensive un- more than that. Given the cost, it’s no Once homeowners see what it will take,
dertakings to complex endeavors that surprise that so many homeowners vol- they can then decide if DIY is best for
cost homeowners thousands of dol- unteer to do demolition on their own. them.
lars. In an effort to make expensive Though it’s possible to do so safely, ho- • Enlist help. No DIY demo should
projects more affordable, homeowners meowners can take steps to determine ever be done alone. The risk for acci-
may look for ways to pitch in, and do- if it’s in their best interest to take on a dent and injury is simply too great for
it-yourself demolition is a common way DIY demolition or leave it to the profes- homeowners to go it alone. Homeown-
to cut costs. sionals. ers who can’t enlist some volunteers to
Due to geographical fluctuations in • Conduct a cost analysis. Demolition pitch in should leave the job to the pro-
price as well as the scale of a project, projects seem simple, but they often re- fessionals.
it’s hard to pinpoint just how much ho- quire the use of equipment most home- DIY demolition can save homeowners
meowners can save by doing demoli- owners don’t have on hand. Rentals can a lot of money. But such projects are
tion work themselves. HomeAdvisor be considered in such instances, but the not necessarily as simple as they seem.
estimates that the average small inte- cost of renting equipment can reduce Homeowners should take steps to see
rior demolition project costs just over the amount of money homeowners are exactly what they’re getting into before
$3,000, though more significant demo- saving by going it alone. For example, they volunteer to take on demo duty.A local name
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House powerwashing tips
vestment.
It is important to exercise caution
when operating a powerwashing ma-
chine. The high-velocity spray can tear
through skin. It is key to get a feel for
the washer, and try less pressure first
to get a handle on the magnitude of
the tool.
Don safety gear prior to using a
pressure washer. Gloves, eye protec-
tion and ear protection can be handy.
Most units will connect to a standard
garden hose. Choose old clothing and
expect to get wet. Never point a pow-
erwasher hose at anyone and do not
attempt to rinse feet or hands in the
spray.
The renovation resource The Fam-
ily Handyman suggests starting with
a wide-degree nozzle to test out the
spray on the surface that needs to be
cleaned. A 15- or 25-degree nozzle is
usually the wand for general cleaning
and paint stripping without damaging
the surface of the home. Experiment
with an optimal distance of the wash-
er wand to get the desired cleaning
effects without causing any damage.
Work using a horizontal and slightly
downward angle to avoid driving wa-
ter up under the siding of a home.
Avoid spraying any electric wires or
components on the home. Also, try not
to spray upward, and angle the spray
away from doors, windows and vents.
Some washers have reservoirs that
will hold a detergent solution. Choose
Powerwashing, also known as pres- als. But homeowners willing to give it a the right detergent for the job. Keep in
sure-washing, utilizes a high-velocity go can try powerwashing themselves, mind that cleansers containing bleach
water spray to remove dirt and residue as various stores rent power washers. can damage surrounding plants, so
from the exterior surfaces of a home. The home improvement website Im- they may need to be covered while the
It is frequently used on vinyl siding, proveNet says that, until very recent- washing takes place.
concrete and sometimes wood decks ly, pressure washers were almost ex- Avoid the use of ladders when oper-
to treat mildew and other growth that clusively commercial machines sold to ating a powerwasher. The push-back
accumulates over time. professionals or rented to do-it-your- from the wand can cause falls. Instead,
Powerwashing can be a great way selfers. Lately manufacturers have tar- opt for an extension wand to address
to remove grime without having to geted homeowners looking to buy with the upper reaches of a home.
scrub by hand. But it requires a deli- lightweight options. For those who see Powerwashing a home is an effective
cate touch to get it right. Sometimes it powerwashing as a routine venture, way to remove stubborn grime and re-
is best to leave the job to profession- purchasing a unit may be worth the in- fresh the look of a home’s exterior.BuyingorSellingin2021?
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