As a homeowner, whenever you look to take the steps of planning for a home improvement project, you should always consider if the project will add value to your home. No matter how big or small the project, it is important to get as much ROI, Return on Investment, as possible so that you get the most for your money.

Here are a few ways you can add value to your home:

Hardwood flooring – wood floors are one the best floors to install in your home when it comes to add value to your home. Carpet will show heavy wear over a 7-10 year period and will need changed. The technology in manufacturing tile and laminate flooring continue to improve and what was in style 10 years ago is very dated at the present. However, hardwood flooring is timeless and if a highly desired floor for potential homebuyers

Kitchen remodeling – a major kitchen remodel can be a high ticket investment, but it is one of the best ROI projects a homeowner can pursue. Of course there are ways to improve your kitchen without spending a ton of money. Whether you are getting new floors, counters,backsplash or cabinets, spend your money wisely to add value to your home. Kitchen and bathrooms are the two biggest selling points to a home, so do not overlook the kitchen.

Bathroom Remodeling – as mentioned in the kitchen remodeling section, bathrooms have a big impact on how a home will or will not sell quickly. A bathroom remodel will add value to your home by doing things such as new countertops, new tile for floors and/or shower and tub surround and updated fixtures.

Of course there are a few other ways to get the most bang for your buck on home improvement projects, here is photo slide of some additional options to add value to your home:

http://www.hgtv.com/real-estate/20-ways-to-add-value-to-your-home/pictures/index.html?soc=hgtvcom19216994

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
Arlington, TX
817-419-1015
brian@floorbarn.com

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#20: Update the Home Office
Take care of business with a home office remodel. More and more often people are working out of their houses. It is not just a luxury, but a necessity. Turn an unused den or an old office into an inviting work sanctuary with new windows, a fresh coat of paint and built-in shelving, and you’re sure to reap the rewards.

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The Floor Barn being a bathroom remodeling contractors Arlington, we hear all kinds of horror stories from clients about remodeling projects they have had in the past or are going through at present time. The tales vary from small DIY mistakes that the client made themselves to the client losing a lot of money from a contractor disappearing before completing the project that they agreed upon. Regardless of the size of issue, it can be a stressful time and there are steps you can take to make sure that your project goes smoother.

We have clients that come to our retail showroom to pick out materials for their DIY project where the customer plans to do all the work themselves. Then we have clients who do not want to lift a finger and are looking for a bathroom remodeling contractors Arlington to do the work for them. No matter the size of the project or whether it is a DIY project or full on contract out project, there are steps that will help you. Some of these steps we discussed in a previous blog post titled How To Avoid Hiring a Bad Contractor, and then here is a good little article that expands on some of those same tips and provides a few additional helpful tips:
http://homes.yahoo.com/news/homeowners-confess-dumbest-remodeling-mistakes-150000086.html

If you live in the Dallas / Fort Worth metro area and are in need of discount prices on brand name materials or a reputable bathroom remodeling contractors Arlington to complete your renovation project, please visit our website to contact us.

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
Arlington, TX
http://www.floorbarn.com
brian@floorbarn.com
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Homeowners confess their dumbest remodeling mistakes

Even if you don’t expect every last detail of your kitchen renovation to turn out perfectly, you probably plan on coming close, without any major mistakes. Yet remodeling goofs—like boxing in the fridge or mounting the cabinets out of reach—happen more often than you might think. The good news: Nailing down the essentials that will make your kitchen comfortable, functional, and stylish for years to come is easy if you know what they are. We talke…

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As a remodeling Mansfield, TX contractor for many years, we have seen the market in it’s best and worst. Luckily for us that live here in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, we did not see such a dramatic decrease in the market during the recent housing recession that most other major areas did.

Thankfully, after years of declining return on investment for home remodeling Mansfield projects, we are now seeing the best we have seen in a long time for the 2013 year. That is in part due to the a slight recovery in the economic indexes in regards to thing like jobless rate and also due to a recovery of the housing industry. The housing industry has seen a recovery and here in Texas there homes are on the market for a shorter period of time, home builders are swamped with projects and there are the inventory of homes on the market compared to buyers is at it’s lowest since the recession.

All of these contributing factors are conveyed in Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value report on remodeling Mansfield projects. Here is a link to that report:
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2013/costvsvalue/national.aspx

There are 35 different home remodeling Mansfield projects listed in the report. The return on investment varies on each project and not any of them do you see an average of 100% return on the sale price, however it can assist in helping the home sell faster which can add to that ROI.

If you live in the Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Burleson or Joshua cities and need new flooring or bathroom and kitchen remodeling services, please contact us here at The Floor Barn.

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
Arlington, TX
817-419-1015
brian@floorbarn.com

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Home remodeling, kitchen and bath design, renovation, and building products for the professional remodeler
REMODELING magazine provides professional remodelers, contractors and with information about home remodeling, kitchen and bath design, renovation, building products, and business management. Featuring articles from REMODELING magazine, including the Cost-Vs.-Value Report and Big 50.

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No matter how small or large your project might be, the most important thing a homeowner can do to prepare for the project, is too plan as much details as possible. Start planning out well in advance of the start date, that allows you to not be rushed and make well thought out decisions. Important decisions such as budget, materials, who the right Arlington home remodeling contractor is for your project, etc..
The more detailed and laid out your plan, the more prepared you will be and will leave less as possible to chance.

Another tip to alleviate as much stress as possible is to hope for the best and plan for the worst. Depending on the scope of your project and the age and condition of your home, there could be many unknowns going into your project. Nothing is more stressful than finding something unexpected that stretches your budget and project timeline. It could be something as small as when removing your vinyl in your kitchen and finding two more layers underneath the top layer, too finding something more unwelcome such as rotten wood or termite damage in your subfloor when installing new hardwood floors. If you educate yourself and know that things like this can and might occur, and you leave set aside a small portion of your budget for unexpected time and budget overages, the less devastating they will be if or when they occur.

Another important aspect is having a good working relationship with your contractor. Make sure their is an open line of communication and that he/she keeps you informed throughout the process without you looking over his/her shoulder the whole time. Also, if you are married, having an open communication and agreed upon detailed plan ahead prior to the start of the project can reduce stresses on your personal relationship.

Here is a good article with some additional items to consider when planning out your home improvement project no matter weather it is a DIY project or you hire an Arlington home remodeling contractor:
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15212834/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u337&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery15

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The Floor Barn
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817-426-3900
brian@floorbarn.com

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5 Ways DIY Remodels Get Derailed — and How to Deal
Keep your remodel on track by knowing the potential pitfalls ahead of time

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Many years ago, marble tile was a sign of wealth of power that was widely used in homes, government buildings, churches and other prominent buildings. Marble tile has become more readily available to the public thanks to new distribution channels and reduced costs. The question we often see in arise in our tile store Grand Prairie is whether or not it is been applied to the right situations.

Marble tile if constructed properly is a timeless beauty. However there are some drawbacks that a homeowner needs to consider before purchasing it for their home.

The most often application we see people inquire about marble tile is for use in the bathroom. It can give you a beautiful natural look to your bathroom, however it is a high maintenance area. Marble is a soft stone that is very absorbent so you will need to reseal the tile on a regular basis, about every 6-9 months. So for more many homeowners, that eliminates the use of granite because they do not want to have to deal with it. Another thing to consider is that the surface is smooth and can be a little too slippery for the bathroom area, especially for the elderly.

The same things thats apply to the bathroom area, need to be considered when thinking about using marble in the kitchen, for countertops for example.

A place that we see marble used a lot that does not require a ton of maintenance is the fireplace.

Here is an excellent article that goes into more depth about the utilization of marble tile in your home:   http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12133357/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u292&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery5

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Why Marble Might Be Wrong for Your Bathroom
You love its beauty and instant high-quality appeal, but bathroom marble has its drawbacks. Here’s what to know before you buy

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With the best prices and service of Tile Stores Mansfield, TX, The Floor Barn enjoys sharing with you their expertise. This blog post covers the use of Marble Tile in your bathroom.

Many years ago, marble tile was a sign of wealth of power that was widely used in homes, government buildings, churches and other prominent buildings. Marble tile has become more readily available to the public thanks to new distribution channels and reduced costs. The question we often see in arise in our tile stores Mansfield is whether or not it is been applied to the right situations.

Marble tile if constructed properly is a timeless beauty. However there are some drawbacks that a homeowner needs to consider before purchasing it for their home.

The most often application we see people inquire about marble tile is for use in the bathroom. It can give you a beautiful natural look to your bathroom, however it is a high maintenance area. Marble is a soft stone that is very absorbent so you will need to reseal the tile on a regular basis, about every 6-9 months. So for more many homeowners, that eliminates the use of granite because they do not want to have to deal with it. Another thing to consider is that the surface is smooth and can be a little too slippery for the bathroom area, especially for the elderly.

The same things thats apply to the bathroom area, need to be considered when thinking about using marble in the kitchen, for countertops for example.

A place that we see marble used a lot that does not require a ton of maintenance is the fireplace.

Here is an excellent article that goes into more depth about the utilization of marble tile in your home:   http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12133357/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u292&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery5

Contact The Floor Barn, your tile stores Mansfield experts for advice on which tile is right for you.

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The Floor Barn
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817-426-3900

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Why Marble Might Be Wrong for Your Bathroom
You love its beauty and instant high-quality appeal, but bathroom marble has its drawbacks. Here’s what to know before you buy

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Many years ago, marble tile was a sign of wealth of power that was widely used in homes, government buildings, churches and other prominent buildings. Marble tile has become more readily available to the public thanks to new distribution channels and reduced costs. The question we often see in arise in our tile store Arlington is whether or not it is been applied to the right situations.

Marble tile if constructed properly is a timeless beauty. However there are some drawbacks that a homeowner needs to consider before purchasing it for their home.

The most often application we see people inquire about marble tile is for use in the bathroom. It can give you a beautiful natural look to your bathroom, however it is a high maintenance area. Marble is a soft stone that is very absorbent so you will need to reseal the tile on a regular basis, about every 6-9 months. So for more many homeowners, that eliminates the use of granite because they do not want to have to deal with it. Another thing to consider is that the surface is smooth and can be a little too slippery for the bathroom area, especially for the elderly.

The same things thats apply to the bathroom area, need to be considered when thinking about using marble in the kitchen, for countertops for example.

A place that we see marble used a lot that does not require a ton of maintenance is the fireplace.

Here is an excellent article that goes into more depth about the utilization of marble tile in your home:   http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12133357/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u292&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery5

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
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817-426-3900

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Probably the most sought after remodel projects we see by homeowners as a Burleson remodeling contractor, are the bathroom renovations. Whether the reason being that there was water damage or that the existing design is no longer functional or aesthetically pleasing. People know want to feel like they are in a spa or high end hotel when they go into to relax in their bathroom.

There was a recent article on the 7 most popular trends in bathroom remodels and in our projects we see a lot of the same trends here in the DFW area.

One of the most popular is granite countertops. We are at The Floor Barn are also a granite counter top fabricator and installer. People want to have that luxury look and feel and typically in the bathroom there is not going to be a lot of vanity surface area in comparison to a kitchen so it is a much more affordable luxury then one might think.

Also, most homeowners want to make sure there are double sinks if there was not already.

Another thing we are starting to see is radiant heat floors. I personally have them in our master bathroom and I must say that they awesome and worth every penny.

Here is the article with the remaining “must haves” for homeowners in their bath remodels: http://homes.yahoo.com/news/hot-bathroom-trends-165116666.html

If you are in need of Burleson remodeling contractor, please contact us at The Floor Barn by visiting our website, http://www.floorbarn.com, or stopping by one of retail store locations.

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
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817-426-3900
brian@floorbarn.com

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Seven stylish ways to remodel your bathroom

Where do you start with a bathroom remodel? According to one expert, you should aim for the “hotel experience.” Keep reading to learn about other bathroom trends that might spark some ideas for your own remodel.

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Probably the most sought after remodel projects we see by homeowners as a Arlington remodeling contractor, are the bathroom renovations. Whether the reason being that there was water damage or that the existing design is no longer functional or aesthetically pleasing. People know want to feel like they are in a spa or high end hotel when they go into to relax in their bathroom.

There was a recent article on the 7 most popular trends in bathroom remodels and in our projects we see a lot of the same trends here in the DFW area.

One of the most popular is granite countertops. We are at The Floor Barn are also a granite counter top fabricator and installer. People want to have that luxury look and feel and typically in the bathroom there is not going to be a lot of vanity surface area in comparison to a kitchen so it is a much more affordable luxury then one might think.

Also, most homeowners want to make sure there are double sinks if there was not already.

Another thing we are starting to see is radiant heat floors. I personally have them in our master bathroom and I must say that they awesome and worth every penny.

Here is the article with the remaining “must haves” for homeowners in their bath remodels: http://homes.yahoo.com/news/hot-bathroom-trends-165116666.html

If you are in need of Arlington remodeling contractor, please contact us at The Floor Barn by visiting our website, http://www.floorbarn.com, or stopping by one of retail store locations.

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
http://www.floorbarn.com
817-426-3900
brian@floorbarn.com

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Probably the most sought after remodel projects we see by homeowners as a Mansfield remodeling contractor, are the bathroom renovations. Whether the reason being that there was water damage or that the existing design is no longer functional or aesthetically pleasing. People know want to feel like they are in a spa or high end hotel when they go into to relax in their bathroom.

There was a recent article on the 7 most popular trends in bathroom remodels and in our projects we see a lot of the same trends here in the DFW area.

One of the most popular is granite countertops. We are at The Floor Barn are also a granite counter top fabricator and installer. People want to have that luxury look and feel and typically in the bathroom there is not going to be a lot of vanity surface area in comparison to a kitchen so it is a much more affordable luxury then one might think.

Also, most homeowners want to make sure there are double sinks if there was not already.

Another thing we are starting to see is radiant heat floors. I personally have them in our master bathroom and I must say that they awesome and worth every penny.

Here is the article with the remaining “must haves” for homeowners in their bath remodels: http://homes.yahoo.com/news/hot-bathroom-trends-165116666.html

If you are in need of Mansfield remodeling contractor, please contact us at The Floor Barn by visiting our website, http://www.floorbarn.com, or stopping by one of retail store locations.

by Brian Heltzel
The Floor Barn
http://www.floorbarn.com
817-426-3900
brian@floorbarn.com

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Where do you start with a bathroom remodel? According to one expert, you should aim for the “hotel experience.” Keep reading to learn about other bathroom trends that might spark some ideas for your own remodel.

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