How to Increase Your Home’s Value

Putting your house on the market? Before you do, make sure you price it right! Getting the best price for your home is about making a list of what needs to be upgraded. Once you do, take this list and apply it:

Outdoors
First impressions are lasting impressions. That means even the most basic outdoor maintenance can be significant when it comes to selling. Start by mowing the lawn and trimming overgrown shrubs. Apply a fresh layer of grass if needed. Take a look at your driveway and siding to determine whether or not your home needs bigger upgrades too. 

Paint
One of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to boost your home’s value is to re-paint. Whether it be old paint or bold colors, it’s best to go over that purple wall with a fresh coat of beige or any other neutral tone. This way, buyers can more easily envision themselves in the house.

Kitchen
Did you know that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms to upgrade before selling? If your kitchen is looking outdated, it might be time for a re-do. Whether that means you need new fixtures, appliances, countertops, or cabinets, the more money you put into your kitchen the more return on investment you will likely see.

Bathroom
Old tub, rusty shower head, cracked tiles? Any of these elements can turn prospective buyers away. In fact, if you’re not selling right away, it might be because you need new bathroom upgrades. So reface your tub and buy new fixtures - you’ll be surprised what a difference it can make.

If you come across any plumbing issues while making these home upgrades, turn to the experts at Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We offer a wide variety of plumbing and drain services to get the fundamental components in your home in top shape! Call us today at 877.713.8136 or visit our website to learn more.

Quick Organizing Tips for Your Bathroom

The bathroom is one of those rooms that usually lacks storage space. No matter how big or small it is, there’s always the need for additional ways to stow away your shampoo bottles and towels. So if you have some time on your hands this weekend, use these four quick organizing tips to get the most out of your bathroom:

Organize your medicine cabinet. From outdated medicines to empty bottles, it’s easy for your medicine cabinet to get cluttered. So, toss them away and move the ones you don’t need to another location - that way your cabinet is filled with only the bare necessities. Bonus tip: consider storing your medicines in the kitchen cabinet, as bathroom moisture can ruin them.

Put away hair products. Don’t leave your hair products laying around! Instead, buy a plastic tub, load it up with all your combs, gels, and hairsprays. Then, place it under the sink so it’s out of sight. Also, sort through what you don’t use often and think about donating them.

Clear out your shower caddy. How many bottles of shampoo do you keep lying around? Now, consider how many you actually need. Having too many bottles in your bathroom can take up space that could be used in other productive ways. So, whether you have a showerhead rack or a corner caddy, try downsizing so your bathroom doesn’t look too cluttered.

Get creative with towel storage. If your towel rack is too small for all your family towels, buy yourself towel hooks. They’re inexpensive and easy to mount, whether your stick them behind the door or on your glass shower. And the best part is that each family member gets to use their own hanger!

For more easy organizational tips for your bathroom, click here. And if you come across any plumbing emergencies as you’re tidying up the room, contact Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter! To learn more about the services we offer, give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information.