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5 Home Improvement Projects for January

January 1, 2019

 

"Kitchen Home Renovation" - Photo Credit: Entrepreneur.com 
 
It’s finally the new year. Stick to your resolution and finish what you’ve started! Excited about an easy and new look? We have the tools to get the job done. Thinking about having a fashionable and functional home? We have the knowledge to help you tackle that project! Need to prepare for extreme winter weather? We have the tips to get you prepared! We here at Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park have been studing up on of some of the best ways you can develop the look and value of your home. So with that said, let's take a quick look.

 

Modern Design Kitchen with an exotic lighting fixture. 

 
#1 Renew those lighting fixtures

Home impressions Crawford Bath Light Bar 

 
We’re not just talking about making the switch from incandescent to LED, but changing your home’s lighting fixtures. A quick lighting fixture swap can make a area appear decades newer. help you to attain a much higher value assessment on your next estate appraisal!

 

 Generac® External Home Standby Generator
 
#2 Get Ready for the worst with a new Electric Generator

Whether it’s portable or not, a generator could be just the thing you need in cases of extreme emergencies. If you would just remember back, home generators and portable generators alike were in short supply due to severe weather such as blizzards. If you are landlocked keep in mind that severe wind and rain could be the difference between heating or cooling your home during an emergency. Or in some cases, just producing enough energy to run your refrigerator could make a world of a difference. However, here is a downside. A external home generator can be quite an expensive purchase Pro tip: find one that fits your basic needs without breaking the bank.


 Generac® Portable/Recreational Generator
 

#3 Replace Old Windows and Doors


 

New Floor to Ceiling Window Installation. 
 
Intrested in a quick way to save money How about replacing those outdated windows? Have a draft problem? A quick door swap can help. These are some of the easiest ways to improve the heating and cooling functionality and look of any home. While it may not be the low-cost recommendation, they can help you to save thousands in energy costs for both heating and cooling. As an added bonus, if you want your home to feel newer, the technology that have gone into newer windows can improve the mood of any room. As an added bonus, this is also a great investment that will increase the value of your home.

 

 

#4 Organize that Garage, Basement, or Tool Shed

 

January is the month for new beginnings. In our overloaded lives, any fresh start should include removing the chaos that has been of taking over our homes—and lives. Then there’s those over cluttered basements, garages, and sheds. While this winter hasn't been too crazy, it’s not hard to imagine that the storms are holding off only until we forget about them. Take this opportunity to declutter. Storage solutions from your local Schauer's Hardware are just a short drive away. Reduce the clutter by organizing what you truly want. And who knows, you just might be able to make some cash by letting go of the things you no longer need. This easy rule can be applied to all the spaces that need a change. Take that crawl space for example, there may not be a need for the older items you have stored there as well. 

 

#5 Quickly Refresh the Kitchen or Bathroom

 
 

Oh No! We’ve said a bad word! RENOVATE! It might not seem like the quickest fix for the new year, but infact, it can be quick and effortless. Narrow the job to something simple. A fresh coat of paint, new fixtures, or a simple sink upgrade can make a new look quick to achieve. You will be bewildered how quickly a homes look can be altered just by adding bright color to a bathroom or kitchen. Pastel and matte paints are stylish!

 
 
Just ask one of our friendly staff at Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park for assistance, and we will be happy to help.
For more of the best tips and tricks on how to refresh your home, check out our blog or be sure to visit us at Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park! 

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Schauer's Hardware
7449 West Madison Street Forest Park, Illinois 60130
Phone: 708-366-1100
Email: schauerhardware@att.net
Store Hours: M-F 9am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Here's What's Best About Schauer's Hardware
First off, Schauer's Hardware stocks an extensive inventory of products that not only comprise all the standard hardware-store paraphernalia but tons of surprises, to boot. Were a Forest Park hardware store, a janitor supply store, a lawn-and-garden center, a paint store, a convenience lumber seller, a tool store, grills and more, all wrapped up in one neat package! Ours are top-quality, brand-name products, too the products Forest Park likes best. And we offer them at truly budget-friendly prices! Better still, we back what we sell and back our customers. Seasoned professional contractors and novice do-it-yourselfers alike seek counsel with us because they know our pros get their concerns, are always keen to help, and have the education, knowledge, and wisdom to be a true help each and every time. Want proof? Just pay us a visit and well personally demonstrate whats best about Schauer's Hardware!
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