S2 Ep20 - DIY - a podcast by Brian Cook And Kindra Cox

On Season 2 Episode 20 of The Brian and Kindra Show, they discussed “Do It Yourself” (DIY) projects in the home. 

Many DIY projects are spurred by an online video that gives you an idea. There are a few pitfalls to DIY Projects.  Many homeowners find that they begin a project but don’t complete it.  Others find that they may begin a project thinking it is manageable, but once they have begun, they realize they don’t have the skills, tools or time to complete the project well.  Others may complete the project, but their skill set leaves the project less attractive than if they had hired a professional.  

However, we have good news for you!  There are some projects that many homeowners can complete without a massive undertaking. Painting is one of those. It’s a simple upgrade to your home is relatively inexpensive and doesn’t require a tremendous amount of skill. A tip to painting your home is to not buy cheap rollers. With paint you can easily refresh flooring, cabinets, decks, or even doors! Painting wood floors or resealing them isn’t something we often see here in NWOK, but it can truly freshen up a property. You can also repaint the garage floor if it needs. Painting your kitchen cabinets can completely transform the look of your kitchen. It is a quick, easy and relatively inexpensive DIY project. Decks provide you with so many DIY options, rather it’s painting it completely or just adding  a new weather resistant stain. Refinishing wood doors is a newer DIY trend. You can repaint them or re-stain them and it’ll look brand new.The bottom line with paint is that it can almost fix anything up! 

Crown Molding is another DIY project, but one that requires some more tools. They do make a foam crown molding that you can stick to your walls, but the overall look is not always as rich or elegant as one might desire. Crown Molding, even doing it the easy way, requires a 45 degree angle cut for the corners. If you have the proper tools to cut the angle, this could be a DIY project that will really enhance the look of your home.

In your bathrooms a DIY project can be new caulking. Often bathrooms are noted to have missing caulking around the tub/shower especially.  Caulking is so important as it creates a seal that doesn't allow water to splash into areas that are challenging to dry, thus mildew risk.  Caulking lines and grout lines can also be a challenge to keep clean and fresh!  If you need to replace your caulking, start by either peeling out the old caulking and putting new on, or put new caulking in the areas it should be. 

If you are thinking about a DIY project, don’t be afraid to speak to your local professionals. It’s never a bad idea to have feedback from someone who knows these DIYs in and out. Your Realtor may have some tips and tricks and may help you avoid some pitfalls.  Brian and Kindra hope this information has been helpful to you. As always, if you have any questions or need help, please feel free to reach out to your local real estate professional.

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