LH eNewsletter
Helpful Tips from Louisville HandymanNovember 2010
In This Issue
Attention to Detail
Gather Around the Fireplace

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Paying attention to details not only makes for a great party -- it makes for an inviting and memorable home!
Attention to Details

Each year, we meet with thousands of homeowners to help in the design of a project or simply to prepare a bid. I am always struck by how some homes feel tired and dated and other homes feel up-to-date and inviting. What separates the two types of homes are details. For example, a dining room that is simply four painted walls doesn't compare to one with crown molding and a decorative wainscot or chair rail. Further, having two paint colors or a combination of paint and wallpaper can make the room more interesting and appealing. Another example is a home with original builder grade fixtures versus one with new light fixtures and plumbing fixtures.  Think how fun and practical it would be to have a new "one touch" kitchen faucet that operates by simply making contact with the spout or a new pocket door with art glass.

Some projects to consider include:
Add crown molding and wainscot/chair rail to a dining room
Update paint colors
Replace a worn out or unattractive entrance door
Refinish or replace the flooring in the foyer
Update your light fixtures
Upgrade interior doors or add a pocket door with art glass
Update your plumbing fixtures
Upgrade your vanity and counter top

Know that we are here to help. If you need someone to walk around the house and offer suggestions on what can be updated within your budget that would have the most impact, call us. If you need design services for paint colors, wallpaper or curtains, we can refer you to one of the designers who we work with regularly. If you need help with flooring choices or material selections, we have flooring specialists who will help you decide on the right materials in the right colors. Also know that using Louisville Handyman to assist you doesn't mean you pay more. Our relationships with flooring specialists, designers and cabinet suppliers allow us to provide you with great service without higher prices. Bottom line is that we are here to help and you don't have to go it alone.

Joe French
President

 Gather Around the Fireplace

Many people travel long distances this time of year, just to get together with their families and make wonderful memories. One favorite spot to gather is around the glowing fireplace. Adding a fireplace has proven to increase the value of your home -- while you are living in it, as well as when you are ready to sell. It can heighten your enjoyment of your home by providing a cozy focal point in your family room or master bedroom. And realtors have found that most prospective buyers are attracted to a home with a fireplace, since it creates such a welcoming atmosphere.

Below you'll find our descriptions of today's most popular fireplace choices. Is this the year to add the ambiance of a fireplace to your holiday festivities?


� A wood-burning fireplace provides those delightful crackling sounds that may be an essential part of the fireplace experience for you. A traditional masonry fireplace necessitates a foundation and a chimney. On the other hand, a factory-built self-contained zero-clearance firebox requires no foundation and simply needs a double-wall metal chimney. Since it may be installed to within 1/4" of combustible wall materials, it offers great design possibilities. Another tip: use an EPA certified fireplace insert to convert an existing fireplace to an efficient, low-polluting heating system for your home on chilly days.




� Direct vent gas fireplaces require neither a foundation nor a chimney. They vent any combustion byproducts and moisture straight through the wall to the outside, preserving indoor air quality. Choose a high-efficiency model with thermostatic and remote controls for ease of operation. These units can perform double duty as beautiful additions to your home, as well as highly-efficient heaters.





� Electric fireplaces don't require a chimney, vent or gas line. A light bulb and metal reflectors create the satisfying illusion of a flame. These fireplaces are convenient and flexible -- you simply plug them into a 110 electrical outlet anywhere in your home. Some include electric heaters as well, but aren't really an efficient way to heat anything but a really small room.


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