Check your basement or crawlspace for water/moisture. Spring brings showers, as evident by the mass amounts of rain we've already experienced this year in Nashville. The dangers of spring flooding are most visible in your basement and as such you need to check any evidence of seepage through the walls. Mold growth is a sign of water leakage and at this point you need to immediately call a foundation expert to remedy the situation before it gets worse.
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Another great tip from your home renovation professionals at The Tant Companies! ..
- Inspect all exterior caulking, especially around window sills, door sills, and thresholds. Scrape out all of the eroding caulk and recaulk where needed. This will insure moisture is kept out and will keep your home in good health for years to come.
Spring is the time to clean and maintain :)
Here's another helpful home tip from our friends at The Tant Companies!..
- Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO detectors. If you didn't do this when the clocks sprang forward, now is the time. Batteries in your smoke and CO detectors should be replaced twice per year. When the clocks spring forward and fall back are are great time to do this.
Safety first!!
Another helpful home tip from our friends at The Tant Companies! >>
Spring is upon us and after the cold winter we had, this is a great time to do some routine maintenance around your home.
- Clean your gutters and inspect for leaks. Clear your gutters of any debris or leaves that may have accumulated during the winter. Also check that the downspouts are clear and that water is flowing through. Make sure the water is flowing away from your foundation and add gutter extensions where necessary.
Cheers to a happy, healthy HOME :)
Here to share another wonderful tidbit of advice for a smooth home renovation are the brilliant people behind The Tant Companies, local contractors and renovation specialists >>
- Be Flexible. Remodeling your home is no simple task. It is loud, messy and your daily life WILL be interrupted. This is especially true if you are attempting to live in your home during a remodel. Keep this in mind before your start your project and during the process. It will make your life easier, as well as your contractors, if you remember to be flexible. The unexpected will happen. Be prepared and things will go much smoother for you.
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Here is another excellent tip for a smooth home renovation from local contractor and Nashville entrepreneur, Jason Tant with The Tant Companies!
- Discuss change orders before the contract is signed. Inevitably, changes will be made throughout a home addition/renovation. Often times, during a renovation, home owners decide to go ahead and tackle other projects they have wanted to do, but haven't had the time or money to do. Before work starts, make sure you agree with your contractor about how change orders will be handled. Understand that changes often affect the schedule and the budget, so it’s important you have all changes in writing.
Thanks Jason! Check out The Tant Companies website HERE, and find them on social media: facebook.com/TheTantCompaniesLlc
Today's tip comes from Jason Tant with The Tant Companies, a great Nashville company specializing in home renovations and additions. Here is a wonderful piece of advice for a successful and smooth home renovation.
- Make sure you and your contractor are compatible. Clearly state your goals, objectives, and expectations for your renovation, and make sure your contractor does the same. You will be spending a lot of time with your contractor and project manager. Don't assume anything and ask lots of questions before the project begins.
Thanks Jason! Check out The Tant Companies website HERE for photos of their work and more information on the company. Also, find them on social media: facebook.com/TheTantCompaniesLlc
Happy St. Patty's Day!
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Do you have that empty wall in your home that you can't figure out how to style? Try a gallery wall! With a few simple tips and tidbits of advice, it can be a really affordable way to display photographs, artwork, a collection, and more!
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- start with one large piece in the center and build your gallery around that focal piece
- use a monochromatic color scheme for a more dramatic effect
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- use empty frames clustered together for a chic statement wall
- find used frames at thrift stores and yard sales.. update with a coat of paint in your favorite color
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- do you have a collection of some sort? display it on your walls
- collect mirrors from various places and group them together for a beautiful look that will make the room appear bigger
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Are you torn on what color to paint your front door? Adding a splash of color can really update the curb appeal of a somewhat boring home, and set it apart from nearby homes. Here are some tips on picking the right color:
- Always consider the color of the exterior of your home (red brick, gray siding, etc.).. take a swatch of the paint color and compare how they look next to one another.
- REMEMBER THE SHUTTERS! Do you have shutters? What color are they? Will you be updating them as well? All factors in choosing the best color.
- How does the landscaping tie in to the front of your home? What color are your annual plants and flowers? Will they compliment the new color?
- Can you personally live with the new color, day-in & day-out? As the homeowner, you will be looking at this door each and every day.. make sure it is something that pleases you above all else!
