{"id":27467,"date":"2020-09-24T08:15:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T12:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=27467"},"modified":"2020-09-24T08:13:43","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T12:13:43","slug":"signs-your-house-is-ready-for-a-home-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/signs-your-house-is-ready-for-a-home-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Signs Your House Is Ready for an Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_01.jpg\" alt=\"ready for a home upgrade\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Where to make home upgrades<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li> If it&#8217;s cooking and entertaining, you&#8217;re going to want to funnel the resources straight into the kitchen or dining room. If it&#8217;s self-care, relaxation and peace of mind, spend time enhancing the bedroom and bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>From there, you can scan the space for  wear and tear to decide what deserves your attention the most.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Here are some  quick things to look out for in each room that might indicate something is  worthy of your effort, whether that be slapping on a fresh coat of paint or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewcsupply.com\/pages\/shop-our-cabinets\">completing a total overhaul of the kitchen cabinetry<\/a>:\n<ul class=\"post\">\n<li>&mdash; &nbsp;&nbsp;upgrading your kitchen <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">view below<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>&mdash; &nbsp;&nbsp;refreshing the living room <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">view below<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>&mdash; &nbsp;&nbsp;changing out the bedroom <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">view below<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>&mdash; &nbsp;&nbsp;making your home office more productive <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">view below<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/porchdaydreamer.com\/5-builder-upgrades-i-love-9-years-later\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">5 Builder Upgrades I Love 9 Years Later<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ready for a home upgrade &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: home automation upgrades (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain+shower+head+with+handheld+spray&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AMAZON: rain shower head (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=DYI home upgrades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PINTEREST: DYI home upgrades (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhomesource.com\/learn\/home-upgrades-that-are-totally-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: upgrades that are worth it (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DM-qtNFKGZY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: renovations raised value (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tagcontent\">\n<p class=\"tagheader\">other photo remodeling ideas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(same win)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/the-most-luxurious-home-upgrades\/\">Luxurious Home Upgrades<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/modern-day-home-upgrades-you-should-think-about\/\">modern day home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/tips-to-make-your-home-more-eco-friendly\/\">make your home more eco-friendly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Some Key Postings About<br \/>\n&#8220;Undertaking Home Upgrades&#8221;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid weeklytip\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2019\/08\/04\/summer-home-upgrades-before-season-ends\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 Home Upgrades to Enjoy Before Summer Ends <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2017\/09\/01\/renovate-bathroom-kitchen-home-upgrades\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Upgrades: Why You Need to Renovate Your Kitchen and Bathroom <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2020\/07\/30\/eco-friendly-home-upgrades\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eco-Friendly Upgrades That Increase the Value of Your Home <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_02.jpg\" alt=\"ready for a home upgrade\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/beautiful-luxury-kitchen-and-dining-room-with-view-3YR9JUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Kitchen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why an upgrade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -40px;\">\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>1. You&#8217;ve outgrown your storage space:<\/h4>\n<p>If you feel like you don&#8217;t have enough room for all your cooking and entertaining items, you might want to consider a remodel or refresh to open up some space. Adding storage doesn&#8217;t have to mean a total demo, either. You may be able to make room for larger cabinets or a new pantry without a huge spend.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>2. The cabinets are shabby:<\/h4>\n<p>Give your kitchen cabinets a thorough once-over. If the wood is warping, the hardware is damaged, the finish is lacking or the interiors are old and worn out, it&#8217;s time to upgrade to some quality cabinets. New cabinets also help enhance organization by adding more room and reconfiguring shelves and drawers to suit your specific needs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>3. Your appliances and lights are energy hogs:<\/h4>\n<p>One of the biggest indicators of a house in need of upgrades is your energy bill. If your appliances are more than 10 years old and you haven&#8217;t yet upgraded to LEDs, you may be missing out on some serious savings \u2014 both in terms of finances and energy. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), energy efficient upgrades <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/energy\/reduce-environmental-impact-your-energy-use\" rel=\"follow\">use as much as 90 percent less energy<\/a> than their old counterparts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/kitchens\/21017931\/32-easy-kitchen-upgrades\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">32 Easy Kitchen Upgrades<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plantation+shutter+blinds&#038;rh=n%3A1063302&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">plantation shutter blinds<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kitchen+cabinet+ring+pull+handles&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ring pull handles<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=caged+pendant+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">caged counter lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some kitchen updates to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ready for a home upgrade &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more45\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/2020\/02\/10-popular-kitchen-upgrades-among-remodeling-homeowners.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GUIDE: most popular kitchen upgrades (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9n4-hEf1M44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: DIY kitchen cabinet remodel  (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"amazonshop\" id=\"shopservice\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Home Automation:<\/span> Controllers<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home automation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation+hub&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart hubs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+automation+controller&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+outlet&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart outlets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+dimmer&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart dimmers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+light+switch&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart switches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+remote&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart remotes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xdtmk9KdpHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">youtube: ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Cr_HCM5Qnls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">youtube: how<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-utility-network.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view bestsellers in home automation\/networks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Smart Stuff<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=amazon+echo&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">amazon echo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/gb\/product\/google_home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">google home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+assistant&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home assistance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+devices+for+alexa&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart devices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+window+blinds&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart blinds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+llight+bulb&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart light bulb<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+thermostat&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart thermostat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+door+lock&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart door lock<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+garage+door+opener&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart garage door<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Smart Home Security<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+home+security&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart home security<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k==smart+home+security+camera&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart security cam<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+surveillance&#038;i=tools&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart surveillance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=doorbell surveillance&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">doorbell surveillance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+home+sensor&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart home sensors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+deadbolt&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart deadbolt<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=motion dectector&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">motion detectors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=motion floodlight&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">motion floodlight<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=motion+barking+dog+alarm&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">motion barking dog<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Smart Appliances<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+appliances&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart appliances<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+air+purifier&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart air purifier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+microwave&amp;i=appliances&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart microwave<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=touch+screen+refrigerator&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart refrigerator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+toilet&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart toilet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+ceiling+fan&amp;i=tools&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wifi ceiling fan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column5\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by home automation or other smart device need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_03.jpg\" alt=\"ready for a home upgrade\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Living Room<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why an upgrade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -40px;\">\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>4. Your upholstery is stained:<\/h4>\n<p>If you have kids or pets, stained furniture and carpeting just comes with the territory. But that doesn&#8217;t mean upgrading your furniture or curtains would be a futile endeavor. It just means you have to be strategic about how you upgrade. Consider covering pieces with washable slipcovers or investing in a stain guard treatment to keep your furniture in tip-top shape.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>5. Your carpet has seen better days:<\/h4>\n<p>Nothing adds a fresh, clean feel to a space quite like some brand-new carpet! The fact is that carpet is a whole lot more susceptible to foul odors and stubborn stains than hard-surface floors, which is just one reason why they tend to need to be replaced a lot more often. Inspect your carpeting for odors, stains and tears to determine whether it might be time to get some fresh new flooring.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>6. You need more sprawl space:<\/h4>\n<p>Feeling cramped during family movie night or when you&#8217;re entertaining guests? It may be time to reconfigure your layout. If you&#8217;re working with old, bulky furniture, try to bring in more sleek, streamlined pieces to open up some more space. You may also want to consider adding a sectional or oversized sofa to the mix.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/seeninthecity.co.uk\/2020\/01\/14\/ways-to-upgrade-your-living-room-in-2020\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Five ways to upgrade your living room<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=modern+glass+coffee+table&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">modern glass coffee table<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=interior+firewood+storage&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">interior firewood storage<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=media+console&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">media console<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some living room upgrades to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ready for a home upgrade &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more45\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/home-inspiration\/living-room\/modern-living-room-design-ideas-to-upgrade-your-quality-of-lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: modern living room upgrades (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/slmnczVLyM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: update your living room (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- Sub Section Gallery --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallerysection\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"column7\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"short-tabs currate\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"active\">\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><br \/>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\"><div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_01-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_02-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_03-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_04-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_05-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_06-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/living_07-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" title=\"Living\/Family Room Gallery\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><div class=\"preview-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\">Living\/Family Room Gallery<\/a><\/h3><p>Your living and family room area need the right kind of furniture to make a statement. View this gallery of some favorite pics to consider.  <\/p><\/div><div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21079\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/livingfamily-room\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>14 Photos<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><br \/>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\"><div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet01-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet02-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet03-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet04-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet05-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet06-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faucet07-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" title=\"Looking At Kitchen Faucets\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><div class=\"preview-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\">Looking At Kitchen Faucets<\/a><\/h3><p>The kitchen faucet - both modern and traditional - are sleek and nice looking. They can make any kitchen renovation pop.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-26449\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/looking-at-kitchen-faucets\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>14 Photos<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><br \/>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\"><div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_01-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_12-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_11-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_10-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_09-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_08-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/contractors_07-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Home Contractor Services\" title=\"Home Contractor Services\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><div class=\"preview-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\">Home Contractor Services<\/a><\/h3><p>Need professional help with a home improvement or yard n' garden project? View our complete list of home remodeling and home repair contractor services from your local area. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22404\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/contractor-services\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>12 Photos<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 50px !important\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_04.jpg\" alt=\"ready for a home upgrade\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/bedroom-XSAGTE9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Bedroom<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why an upgrade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -40px;\">\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>7. You don&#8217;t have blackout curtains:<\/h4>\n<p>If there&#8217;s one bedroom update you need to make immediately, it&#8217;s the addition of room-darkening curtains. This seemingly small enhancement is affordable yet hugely impactful. It helps you create an ideal sleep space \u2014 and that&#8217;s key, because we all need a little more rest \u2014 while also helping to regulate the temperature in your room and creating a comfortable, welcoming vibe.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>8. You haven&#8217;t added any smart devices:<\/h4>\n<p>Smart devices can help you optimize your nightstand space and enhance the functionality of the room with a voice-activated sound machine, alarm clock, radio and much more. You can even pair it with your smart lights so you don&#8217;t have to get out of bed or reach over to adjust the lighting in your space.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>9. Your bedding is old:<\/h4>\n<p>Better quality sleep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/articles\/why-do-we-need-sleep\" rel=\"follow\">translates to a better quality of life<\/a>, plain and simple. If you&#8217;re not sleeping well, consider investing in some luxurious new bedding that will help you sink into a sweeter state of slumber. If you find that the heat, cold or allergies keep you up at night, switch to a temperature-regulating, hypoallergenic bedding.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/design-decorate\/room-ideas\/a7152\/expensive-bedroom-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10 Easy Ways to Make Your Bedroom Look More Luxurious<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bedroom+blackout+curtains&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">blackout curtains<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=end+of+bed+sitting+bench+with+back&#038;rh=n%3A1063306&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sitting bench<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=remote+bedroom+ceiling+fan&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">remote ceiling fan<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some bedroom updates to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ready for a home upgrade &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more45\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: remodeling contractors (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/32-things-that-dramatically-upgrade-your-bedroom-for-less-than-30-on-amazon-19436171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: upgrade bedroom for less (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/home-renovation\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PLANNING: about home renovation (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- editorial comment --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XEvDDMueyiQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find Home Remodeling Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113385.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Additions<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113497.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Major Remodels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113500.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minor Remodels <\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113547.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disability Needs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_05.jpg\" alt=\"ready for a home upgrade\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/homeupgrade_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Home Office<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why an upgrade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -40px;\">\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>10. Your desk chair is uncomfortable:<\/h4>\n<p>The chair you sit in for most of the day could be seriously impacting your overall health and well-being. Improper back and neck support can lead to lingering pain and even more serious conditions like sciatica. The great thing is, upgrading your office chair is relatively easy and affordable, yet it makes a big difference!<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>11. The color scheme is uninspiring:<\/h4>\n<p>According to the principles of color psychology, the walls in your home office should be painted green, blue or red, depending on your goals. If you need to be creative and innovative, green is a good choice. For a boost in energy and brain power, red will do the trick. Blue is the go-to for communication and efficiency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<h4>12.Your lighting is lacking:<\/h4>\n<p>Just as a little light upgrade can drastically improve your energy bill, it too can improve your productivity and quality of work, especially if you spend time using your hands or reading (not on a screen). Something as small as a new desk lamp could help you create a workspace that supports enhanced productivity. <\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>QUESTION?<\/h6>\n<p> And then when that project&#8217;s done, you find yet another space in need of some love. Before you know it, you&#8217;re stuck in a never-ending cycle of costly updates. But prioritizing is important, and if you know what to look for, you&#8217;ll be able to make meaningful upgrades that drastically improve your home and your life!<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">And then when that project&#8217;s done, you find yet another space in need of some love. Before you know it, you&#8217;re stuck in a never-ending cycle of costly updates. But prioritizing is important, and if you know what to look for, you&#8217;ll be able to make meaningful upgrades that drastically improve your home and your life!<\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ergonomic+desk+chair&#038;rh=n%3A3733721&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ergonomic desk chair<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standing+desk&#038;rh=n%3A12900751&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">standing desk<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=desk+shade+lamps+for+home+office&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">desk shade lamp<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some home office upgrades to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>some of the upgrades you made in your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more45\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.doist.com\/home-office-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: hm office upgrades (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QVEp781Welg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: from home office tour (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/woman-working-on-renovating-old-attic-with-tablet-SRKHZDC\">ready for a home upgrade by envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; please share it!<\/p>\n<table class=\"sharequote white image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"twittericon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?button_hashtag=Recommending this post&#038;ref_src=https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/signs-your-house-is-ready-for-a-home-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"twitter-logo\">twitter<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/signs-your-house-is-ready-for-a-home-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"facebook-logo\">facebook<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/signs-your-house-is-ready-for-a-home-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"linkin-logo\">linkedin<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/signs-your-house-is-ready-for-a-home-upgrade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"pinterest-logo\">pinterest<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"lighttip\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"imgtip\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/lighttip.png\" alt=\"reminder\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"texttip\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">some nifty home upgrades is home automation and security that you can find above<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imagebreak\" id=\"6th\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/home-improvement-magazine\/content-frames\/post-gallery-content-project-remodel.html\" class=\"contentframe\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div class=\"bott\">\r\n  <p>Nice pic idea? 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