Many times it's possible to rearrange spaces within an existing house and make it work so much better than before. By opening up floor plans, moving stairs, even moving bedrooms and living spaces, it's possible to create a plan that is appropriate for today's living. Here are some things to consider:
Materials: Body Side Molding kit, Sharp Cutting tool, Rubbing alcohol, Clean white rag, Masking tape, Grease pencil (marks will easily rub off). A warm garage or a sunny day makes the whole job a lot easier.The basic equipment for a home security system consists of locks, gates, alarms, sensors, wireless video cameras, and motion detectors. An alarm system basically includes a main control panel, security pad, panic buttons, motions sensors, and magnetic window and door sensors. Other optional equipment to consider includes closed circuit television (wired or wireless CCTV) recorders, glass breaking detectors, smoke detection, etc.Once the straight line of masking tape is in place to provide a guide, use pieces of masking tape to temporarily "dry-fit" the entire length of body molding in place on the vehicle.If your vehicle lacks protective molding, you should consider installing it yourself. Installing auto body molding is a fairly simple undertaking for DIY, provided that you take the time to apply it carefully and give it your full attention.Good or 'safe' neighborhoods are only safe until a home invasion has taken place or something 'bad' has taken place. Unfortunately even the best of neighbors and communities can be subject to unwanted intruders. Even the sense of being unsafe, can label a neighborhood as 'unsafe.'Insurance companies will typically offer homeowners a discount on home insurance, an additional benefit to having a security system installed and monitored. Although this should be the least of your priorities for why to purchase a home monitoring system, it certainly helps in your cost justification and your initial investment cost recovery. More than likely, once your system is installed, proof of installation is provided to your insurer and a rebate or discount is offered.Although no home security system is fail-safe, a system does deter would be burglars. When casing a neighborhood, if a burglar see that you have a home security system installed they will likely move on to the next house. Once in your home, the system can also be a deterrent with the bells and whistles alerting the intruder to get out as soon as possible.That's it, Now you're protected.Move the Stairs and Get Rid of the FireplacesA home security system cannot promise to keep you completely safe, as no system can completely prevent someone determined to enter your home. This is why you need to augment your system and strengthen entry points to make your home more like a fortress. Strengthening techniques include locks on windows, use of deadbolt locks, installation of kick plates on doors, timers for lighting and other safety options to make entry more difficult for the bad guys.While the interior of many homes needs a major overhaul, often the exterior does as well. Consider new paint colors, new windows, doors, roof, and siding. When adding new doors and windows, don't be constrained by existing openings. It can be easy to lower sill heights or even add french doors where a window was once located. Also consider adding architectural features such as dormers or an interesting entry canopy.
A whole house remodel is an exciting project to undertake because the result is often a new, fresh design that doesn't have any resemblance to the old design. By making bold design moves, rearranging spaces, and upgrading and renewing materials, an old house can be given new purpose and extend its useful life many years.
Author: Nazim Nice
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