Old wallpaper can make a house look dated. If a room in your home could use an update, you should be able to remove the wallpaper yourself. The steps will depend on the type of wallpaper you have. Before You Get Started Cover the floor with a tarp and use painter’s tape to secure it. Cover any electrical outlets with painter’s tape and turn off the electricity before removing the wallpaper that...
Remodeling
Here at DFW Properties, with our many years of experience in real estate, we understand that an accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to bold and exciting! Accent walls create a new focal point for your space, add liveliness and contrast, and are typically a very inexpensive DIY project. The starter accent wall You can easily add an accent wall to your room in one...
Here at DFW Properties LLC, we understand that unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn, can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof. Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating more space, but it can be...
At DFW Properties LLC, we know that hardwood floors are highly desirable for most homeowners, but they come with their share of challenges when it comes to cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. After a few months or years of heavy use from kids playing with toys and chairs being shuffled around, it may be time for some DIY fixes. Hiding scratches: If you've got a good eye for matching colors, you...
Kitchens and bathrooms are among the most common renovation projects, and countertops are often a focal point of these redesigns; however, choosing the right countertop can be overwhelming. To help make the difficult decision a little simpler, we at DFW Properties wanted to offer insight on two of the most popular choices: Granite: Granite countertops have long been the mainstay of a beautiful...
As the heart of the home and the inevitable hot spot of any entertaining event, it’s no surprise that Americans are investing big in improvements and remodels to their kitchens. Delta Faucet’s recent biannual Homeowner Index survey, in fact, revealed that one in four Americans would spend upwards of $20,000 on their kitchen remodel this season. With an overwhelming majority of homeowners — 89...
Bringing an outdated bathroom into the now is a sure way to infuse value and personal enjoyment into your home. Whether you're tearing down and starting fresh or simply looking to infuse some new life with a few key elements, these ideas, presented by DFW Properties, can give you the inspiration you need to transform a tired toilet into a modern marvel. Make a singular statement: For a bolder...
Whether you're purchasing a home or selling one, a lighting upgrade may soon be climbing your to-do list. In order to modernize your lights and potentially increase your home's value for years to come, we at DFW Properties recommend finding light fixtures that not only gel with recent trends, but also have lasting design power. Statement lighting, as the name implies, is your opportunity to "wow."...
Fashion trends come and go, and, unfortunately, the same can be said of interior design. How you decorate your kitchen today can look outdated 10 years down the road. So, when looking for projects that'll provide a lasting return on investment, we at DFW Properties recommend looking to tech. Innit, the first connected food platform, put a list together of the five best ways to future-proof your kitchen...
If the ultimate goal of your home improvement project is aesthetic, the greatest benefit may come from your personal enjoyment of the new space. However, if you're looking to add true value to your home, it's important to consider which projects are likely to bring the greatest return on your investment. At DFW Properties, we recommend the following: FlooringFlooring speaks volumes about a home....