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HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS MADE EASIER BY TECHNOLOGY


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ing projects can become overwhelming to even the most experienced DIYers. Thanks to new technol- ogy and online resourc- es, these projects don’t have to be so daunting. With online sites and tools to keep homeowners on track, complicated projects are simpler than ever. By doing the proper research and using these new re- sources, homeowners will find that technology can make home improvement projects faster, and more painless and precise.


Virtual Design Tools While some homeowners


have a natural instinct and vision for how they want their home to look, others


need a little guidance. With seemingly limitless op- tions, a homeowner could come up with literally mil- lions of color and style combinations. The tools to narrow in on the perfect elements are crucial. It’s simple to pick out


different pieces and ma- terials for a home, but making sure everything fits together for a cohesive style is the most important part of home decorating. For those not blessed with the designer gene, many popular home publications and home improvement companies offer online resources with tools that provide both inspiration and a realistic visualiza- tion for those planning the design of their home.


Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States, recently cre- ated the “Room Designer” on its website, Lumber- Liquidators.com, for hom- eowners to view different varieties of floors within a number of different types of rooms and setups. Us- ers can swap out the floor- ing, change the cabinet and wall colors, save their designed rooms and even e-mail the combination to themselves or friends. The site also allows visitors to view before and after pic- tures from actual custom- ers in order to get ideas for their own homes.


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selves with limited time, and planning a home im- provement project ends up at the end of a very long to-do list. For these homeowners, mobile appli- cations are ideal to make progress - while waiting for the bus or during their lunch break - even if they don’t have time to sit down and plan a home improve- ment project. Mobile applications can


also save DIYers a little cash as they don’t have to spend money on expen- sive tools. Apps can be a remodeler’s best friend as they’ll do everything from turning a phone into a level, converting measure- ment units, serving as a flashlight or identifying the cheapest retailer to buy tools. The “Floor Finder” even tells homeowners the amount of flooring needed to fill a room. Besides doing everything


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but physically completing the project, technology can be a huge help in the home improvement pro- cess. Homeowners should take advantages of ways to make their lives - and projects - easier. These useful tools and


more can be found within the productivity and utility sections of your preferred app store.


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