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Friday, June 30, 2017 Master suite upgdrades: The secret to a speedier home sale


(BPT) - All signs point to a hearty real estate market this summer. Experts say more inventory will be available and buyers will have an easier time getting mortgages, all of which means more competition among sellers. If you plan to put your home on the market this season, you might be look- ing for the most cost-effective renova- tions to set your house apart from the competition. Assuming you’ve already taken care of the two top rooms to ren- ovate - kitchen and bathroom - what’s your next move?


Three words: master suite upgrades. Americans spend a lot of time in the bedroom. The master suite is, argu- ably, the area of the house where you most want to feel like the king or queen of your domain. After you’ve wowed potential buyers with a great kitchen and bathroom, a beautiful master suite could be the feature that seals the deal. A mid-range master suite addition recoups 67.5 percent of its cost at the time of resale, according to Remodel- ing Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report. Fortunately, you can create a big im- pact on a master suite with a modest remodeling budget.


The luxury of light and fresh air


Many mas- ters occupy the second floor, making them prime lo- cations for an upgrade that is attention-grab- bing, energy- efficient and practical, all without being costly: adding skylights.


Natural light and fresh air can make a room feel larg- er, more open and more welcoming. Opening a wall to add a window is rare- ly practical, but skylights can bring natural light and improve air quality in a master with less fuss. If yours is on the first floor, tubular skylights, such as Sun Tunnels by skylight maker Velux America, can deliver natural light into spots where a traditional skylight won’t work.


For your second-floor master, an EN- ERGY STAR-certified solar-powered, fresh-air skylight provides daylight-


ing, privacy and more se- curity than an open win- dow (always a concern for a bed- room), as well as cost- effective passive ven- tilation. Add solar-pow- ered blinds and skylight energy per- formance ratings im-


prove by as much as 45 percent. Even better, the installation of solar-powered skylights and blinds, plus installation costs, can be eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit. Visit www.whysky- lights.com to learn more. There’s a skylight planner app there that will al- low you to visualize skylights in your own home and to calculate your poten- tial tax savings.


Little things mean a lot


Often, sellers focus on big-picture issues and overlook the small details


that win buyers’ hearts. For example, while it’s important to paint the walls a neutral, appealing color, don’t forget to repaint baseboards, window trim, ceil- ings and inside closets, too - all signifi- cantly affect the overall look of a room. Even when you account for the extra time and paint needed for trim, paint- ing remains one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to freshen a room’s appearance.


Be sure to repaint the master bath- room in a color that complements the master bedroom. Add decadent but cost-effective touches like plush tow- els, a towel-warming rack and an up- graded shower head and faucets. Con- sider the shower door. Is it old and shabby-looking with glass that has be- come hazy? Replacing it is a simple, quick fix that will put a bright face on the shower stall. Swap out a straight shower curtain rod for a curved one that greatly increases the spaciousness of the shower area.


Add light, airy curtains to make the room look bigger and brighter, luxuri- ous bedding to impart a restful atmo- sphere, and you’ll have created a mas- ter suite that’s sure to be an asset when it’s time to sell.


The great debate: Stacking TVs and fireplaces


(BPT) - When choosing a focal point for a room, designers and homeowners alike often plan for a single feature - windows, TVs, art- work, or fireplaces - to take center stage. However, the explosion of flat screen TVs for every room in the home has created a debate - can you really have more than one focal point?


Online resources like houzz and various design blogs have made it easy for homeowners to discuss that question, with many in favor of combining two features that typically stand out on their own - fireplaces and TVs - on one wall to blend the warm and comfort- ing aesthetics of a fireplace with easy TV access. “The question is if a TV can - and should - be mounted on the wall above a fireplace, combining the two elements into one focal point, since they’re traditionally used individually,” says Becky Scribner, brand director of Heat & Glo. “The good news is that the TV and fireplace can occupy the same wall with a few minor in- stall tweaks. It can work - from


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ing for a single grouping of chairs and couches. In some room designs, it also leaves room for other areas to be turned into reading corners or small work spaces. • Enhanced functionality: Open- concept floor plans and homes that have the kitchen, eating and living area combined into an open great room are perfect for placing the TV and fireplace on the same wall. This arrangement provides opti- mal viewing of the TV while cooking in the kitchen or re- laxing in the eating area, while also in- corporating the warmth and comfort of the fireplace. •


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style: Higher placement makes a TV less obvious when a person first walks into


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For a quick living room update, consider placing your TV above the fireplace to create a warm, welcom- ing and inviting space. You may also consider adding a fireplace to your existing TV room for added relaxation and ambiance. Heat & Glo provides installation informa- tion to homeowners, and the brand’s website includes information about the spacing recommended between the fireplace and the mantel (if de- sired), as well as spacing guidelines between the mantel and the TV. Con- sumers can also find a local dealer at www.heatnglo.com to help with installation and finishing.


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