Wednesday, February 9, 2011

DIY: Small Ways To Improve Your Garden Or Kitchen

By John Willis


There are two main reasons why people make improvements to their homes. One reason is that they want to make it more comfortable and appealing to live in and the other is to increase the resale value of the home. Either reason provides incentive to make every effort to improve the appearance of any house. Upgrading your kitchen equipment is one of the improvements that can make this happen.

When choosing to make improvements to the home, one of the most frequent updates that is made, is to the kitchen. Most people spend a great deal of their time in the kitchen. Families gather there and children congregate around the kitchen table or bar as they do their homework or color pictures, to be close to their parents and siblings. Remodeling the kitchen usually involves updating kitchen equipment like dishwashers, stoves and refrigerators.

Changing countertops is also one of the most popular kitchen remodels. These big ticket items make a huge difference when it comes to making the kitchen more appealing to potential buyers, but smaller items add convenience and decorative charm. Since the kitchen is the most used room in the house, it just makes sense to keep it looking its best and comfortable for the people who spend much of their time there. Creating that same kind of feeling in the garden can give the family a reason to want to spend more time outside as well. A pleasant and comfortable garden entices people to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Investing in new gardening equipment can also help increase the value of your home.

The garden is where many families like to assemble for an afternoon or evening of fun and relaxation. To many, that fun consists of sitting around in a serene environment while visiting with family or friends or playing games. Others prefer to get their fingers dirty while tending to the greenery and flowers which gives them hours of pleasure. Creating a pleasant backdrop for those outdoor moments entails assembling all the ingredients that will make it come together. Gardening equipment often includes benches, chairs, tables and sometimes even the kitchen sink. Yes, in this modern day, some are even bringing the kitchen to the garden where much of the action takes place.

It is not unusual to see outdoor furniture placed on the patio and gazebos in the garden, but now kitchens can be assembled there as well, complete with everything needed to prepare a meal. No longer is gardening equipment restricted to the implements it takes to tend to vegetables and plants. That equipment now includes tools for the barbeque and oven. A kitchen garden takes on new meaning, when taking a few steps is all it requires to gather the finishing touches for an appetizing meal.




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