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REMODELING PROJECTS WITH THE BIGGEST RETURN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS DETAIL THE BEST ROI BEFORE YOU PICK UP A HAMMER FILING CABINET PLANTER DIY GUIDE QUICK EASY HIGH IMPACT DIY PROJECT FOR YOUR YARD AND GARDEN 6 STEPS FOR PRIORITIZING WHAT YOU NEED WANT IN A HOME DETAILING YOUR WANTS NEEDS WILL GET YOU TO THE FINISH LINE QUICKER

6 STEPS FOR PRIORITIZING WHAT YOU NEED WANT IN A HOME You ve been pre approved and know what you can afford so it s time to start home shopping But the hunt for your home will stall rapidly if you don t know exactly what you re looking for It s easy to talk in generalities about wanting a big house or an older home But in order to better target your real estate search you must think specifically about your ideal dwelling Before you visit another open house sit down and make a list of your needs and wants and yes those are two different things You may want a pool but you probably could live without it 01 LEARN WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD Getting your finances in order before searching for your home can make all the difference in a competitive market Determining your budget and how much financial room you have can help put your must haves on your checklist more clearly into view 04 CHOOSE A LOCATION You can change your paint colors to refresh the feel of your home or add an extension to increase your square footage but you can t alter where your home is located 02 CONSIDER YOUR CURRENT LIFESTYLE 03 PICK YOUR PREFERRED HOME STYLE AND TYPE It may help to first consider your basic needs and non negotiables in a home Begin by considering where you live now what are your favorite things about your home and what do you need to change Once you have the basics figured out it can help lay the groundwork for determining what features you want in a house Consider the different types of houses on the market in the neighborhoods where you want to buy 05 06 GET TO KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOOD Think you ve found the perfect home in the perfect area Before buying it s still always a good idea to explore the neighborhood and ask are you happy with your neighborhood do you feel happy with your commute DOCUMENT YOUR VISIT When it s time to take your home tour check the features against the house hunting checklist you made Do you need to re evaluate any of your must haves Get a feel for the home and consider anything you may have left off of your list

DIY CORNER TURN A FILING CABINET INTO A PLANTER Making a planter out of an old file cabinet is easy to do in about 30 minutes and will cost less than 10 in supplies Quick easy highimpact DIY project for your yard and garden 01 SOURCE THE FILING CABINET If you don t have an unused metal filing cabinet sitting around at home or the office ask friends and family if they have one You can also find them at swap meets construction recycling centers flea markets used office supply stores junk yards scrap yards Freecycle org Craigslist If you re using the planter on a patio or deck there s no need to elevate it but if it will be placed on grass or soil raise the planter on bricks or rocks to help prevent rust Try to keep it level if possible REMOVE THE DRAWERS DRILL DRAINAGE HOLES Pull out the drawers and metal liners If you don t want to send them to the landfill the drawers and liners can be sold for scrap Once the drawers are out use an electric drill to make six to 10 1 2 inch drainage holes in the back of the filing cabinet This will be the base of the planter 03 PAINT THE CABINET Look for cabinets that are free from rust dents and dings and be sure the bottom is enclosed 04 PLACE THE PLANTER 02 WHAT YOU LL NEED 1 file cabinet 2 cans spray paint 1 drill wide bit 10 cubic feet potting soil plants of your choice Apply two coats of rust fighting spray paint to the outside of the cabinet making sure to cover all edges and corners thoroughly Paint the entire inside of the cabinet with two coats of black heavy duty anti rust spray paint 05 FILL WITH SOIL Use a 50 50 blend of compost and high quality potting soil to fill your new filing cabinet planter This is by far the most expensive part of making this planter Toss in a few cups of organic granular fertilizer as you fill the planter LISTING SPOTLIGHT LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION This Magnificent Estate Home sits Proudly Atop one of the largest and highest lots in the prestigious gated community of Jupiter Hills Boasting nearly 7500 Sq Ft of Luxury Living coupled with over 6000 Sq Ft of covered and open patio space encompassing a heated pool spa of Epic proportion and an outdoor kitchen all giving way to Bucolic Golf Course views directly on the 3rd Green The floor plan offers Formal and Casual living dining areas that are ideal for Cozy Family Living as well as entertaining on a Grand Scale Offering 4 Bedrooms and 6 1 2 baths the Primary Wing consists of private Baths sitting areas walk in closets for both as well as a sitting room and fitness center with sauna Guest wing has 3 Ensuite bedrooms w walk in closets 06 START PLANTING Use a combination of shade loving annuals and perennials and don t forget other plants like herbs vegetables ornamental grasses or whatever you d like 6 995 000

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