Posts with tag 'Fairlawn OH'

If you're looking for a way to boost your home's value, our real estate agents will advise you that you'll get the best return on investment from a fresh paint job. You can take years off the face of a kitchen by painting the cabinets. Our North Canton homes for sale are selling quickly, as are our Akron homes for sale, and fetching good prices, but with these five steps to a gorgeous kitchen, you can demand even more. 

• Make a plan
  Consider your budget, your time, and your expertise. You will have to decide between spraying and brushing. Spraying has the advantages of more durable lacquers, faster drying times, and smoother results. Brushing means no overspray and no expensive equipment. While an air compressor and spray gun can be rented at most home improvement stores, it will still take a little practice to achieve the best results. Drying time for spray lacquers is as short as a half-hour as opposed to about 24 hours for brushed enamels.

  Click Here to Read More...

The new homeowner's to-do list should be divided into two basic categories. Let's take a look at the top things that need to go on the list.

Before You Move In

• Get Connected
  One of the first things to do before moving into your new home is to make sure the utilities have been connected and are running properly. From electricity to gas and Internet to phone, make sure everything is as expected.

  Click Here to Read More...

Is your house soon going to be added to North Canton homes for sale listings? Our real estate agents can tell you that two of the most important rooms in your house are the kitchen and master bathroom. These are areas where you spend a great deal of time at the start and end of your day. They're also the areas where buyers often look for bells and whistles. So, upgrading your kitchen and bathroom(s) to contemporary tastes and styles is a sure-fire way to add value to your home and charm house hunters.

Kitchen Remodel

A major kitchen remodel can lead the way in commanding higher prices by some margin. In fact, you could recoup between 62 and 70 percent of your total renovation costs when you sell your home. Kitchens, however, are the most expensive rooms to renovate. You need to plan your reno and choose the upgrades that make the most sense for your wallet and goals.

• Repaint or Replace Cabinets
  Cabinets take a lot of abuse on a daily basis, giving the kitchen a dated and ignored look. Choosing new, high-quality cabinets is one of the best ways to give your kitchen a completely new and luxurious look. If you're on a budget remodel, repainting or resurfacing the cabinets and adding in new hardware can give your cabinets a new look without the installation cost.

  Click Here to Read More...

There's so much to do in spring. Inside you've got spring cleaning, but outside needs major attention as well. However, it's not that hard to make your property's front yard stand out from other North Canton homes for sale or Akron homes for sale. Let's take a look at some of the ways you can makeover your front yard.

1. Remove or trim back dead or damaged plants.
   Your yard will look neglected if you don't deal with broken limbs, the skeletal remains of last year's perennials, or dead ornamental grasses. Be systematic. Start with the trees and shrubs. You may need to hire a tree specialist to cut down dead shrubs or trim broken limbs. Move on to the flower beds. Trim and bag up the brown twigs, weeds, leaves, and grasses.

   Click Here to Read More...

Mother's Day is just around the corner, so it's time to plan a special day for your mom. Our area is filled with wonderful restaurants and diners where you and your mom can enjoy a special mother's day brunch. Before mother's day arrives, our real estate agents want to share a list of great restaurants in the area where you and your mom can enjoy a special day.

If you live in Stark and Summit counties, dining out is easy with hundreds of restaurants that serve different types of cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast or fine dining, you can treat your mom to a delicious meal that fits your budget. We have chosen some of our favorite places for a mother's day brunch that your mom is sure to enjoy.

• Mustard Seed Market & Cafe - 3885 Medina Rd. Akron, OH 44303
  You and your mom can enjoy the casual atmosphere and look at some Fairlawn homes for sale after a wonderful meal. Specialties here include homemade soups, lobster bisque, beef chili, and fresh-baked bread. The Mustard Seed specializes in healthy, organic food, and each day they bake a variety of bread like Challah braid, chili cheddar, harvest sourdough, parmesan peppercorn, and rosemary olive oil.

  Click Here to Read More...