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Homes do age, styles go out of fashion and family needs change. Work with a contracting team who will make you fall in love with your home all over again. Georgia In Home Services covers the spectrum of remodeling projects, from basements to whole house renovation. Creating practical solutions with an eye for style is our aim.

Creative builder, Riaan Garforth-Venter says, "Function Dictates Inspiration!" Riaan wants us to "think-on what your family needs are before remodeling". He unpacks further, "clarify your thoughts with observations during your everyday home activities. For instance, do you need a mudroom near the front door, or a teen hang-out space, perhaps demolishing a kitchen island in favor of placing a bigger dining room table, or perhaps an open-plan kitchen would ease entertainment"?

This will assist with designing the additional space and prioritizing finances for the project. Behind every room, there should be a very good reason. Whilst honing your ideas, get in touch with your local zoning authority to check your county's building codes.

From planning a second story to adding a room above your garage, expanding bathrooms and kitchens, finishing basements, or enclosing a patio, your home remodeling inspiration can be endless.

Think about cost implications, for instance, if you were to build a room above the garage, there are some savings because of no need for a foundation, but you must have a vapor barrier to block car exhaust fumes and a new roof over the addition. Make sure to ask your licensed general contractor how the new roof line will connect to the rest of the house.

Georgia In Home Services Founder and CEO, Danny Diulus explains that "Remodeling your home can be fun and stress-free. Plan, get finance in order, and work with a licensed contractor you trust". Danny says that "Finishing your basement gives you more square footage but is also one of the best things you can do to add value to your property".

Remember to create enough light in the basement area. Sometimes basement lighting can be compromised by the height of the ceiling and the fact the ceiling is often a concrete slab. Consider engineered wood floors, light in color, that provide a warm, welcoming feeling. Engineered wood floors are tough, durable, and can be refinished when an update is needed.

Make work-from-home spaces a permanent fixture or a new, beautiful front door will genuinely transform the exterior of your home.

In a recent survey, 77% of homeowners who completed a remodel project felt a major sense of accomplishment, 74% of owners had a greater desire to be in their home, and 65% said they experienced increased joy while in their newly remodeled home!