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4 Things You Should DoBefore Putting Your House on the Market

4/29/2021

 
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If you want a great price for your home, you can't just throw it on the market and hope for the best. With online listings making it easier than ever for buyers to browse homes for sale, it's important to make your property stand apart. Homes in Mesa have a median sale price of $345K over the last month, so if you want to snag that sales price (or a higher one), be sure to take these four steps, courtesy of Mesa Painting Pros.

1. Declutter and DepersonalizeInterested buyers want to see your house, not your family photos or your kid's trophy collection. While personal decorations won't necessarily offend buyers, they will distract buyers so they're less likely to remember the important features of your home. While it can feel odd to live in a house that no longer looks like yours, it's smart to remove personal decorations before showing your home.
 
Decluttering should go beyond replacing family portraits with generic artwork. To make your home look spacious, remove all but the necessary furniture, declutter cabinets, and closets to visually increase storage space, and keep counters and tables clear.

2. Deep Clean It — Including the ExteriorOnce your home is tidy and clutter-free, it's time for a deep cleaning. This isn't your standard weekend chore. A pre-sale deep cleaning should include washing cabinet interiors, cleaning inside and under appliances, dusting crown and base molding and ceiling fans, and cleaning soft surfaces, including carpeting and upholstery. 
 
Don't neglect the exterior. To make sure your home sparkles outside just as much as it does indoors, try pressure washing to clean your home's exterior along with the driveway and walkway. If you need to hire a professional for this job, pressure-washing services cost an average of $275.

3. Add a Fresh Coat of PaintYour home's interior paint takes a beating over the years. Not only do scuffs, scratches, and nail holes leave their mark, but interior paint fades over time — and it doesn't always fade evenly. Since the walls are such a large, noticeable feature of your home, it's a good idea to repaint before you sell. Choose neutral paint colors for maximum appeal.
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4. Upgrade Your Curb AppealWithout a good first impression, it's hard to get buyers in the door. Curb appeal is key in marketing your home, but thankfully, you don't have to spend a lot to make a big impact on your home's appearance.
 
In addition to weeding and mowing the lawn, clean up your front porch by removing shoes, lawn tools and other front porch clutter. Replace your worn-out welcome mat with a new one, and dust away those dead bugs from the front porch light fixture. Consider also a fresh coat of paint on the front door to help your home stand out from the neighbors’, while a few potted plants along the front steps draws buyers’ attention inward. If you have garden beds along the front of your home, give them some TLC by weeding, pruning shrubs and laying fresh mulch.
 
As you prepare your home to sell, remember that your personal tastes and preferences aren't the priority. Instead, your efforts should focus on turning your home into a blank slate that any prospective buyer could imagine themselves living in. If you're wondering whether a project is worth it or if you should do more to prepare your home, reach out to your realtor for trusted advice.
 
Mesa Painting Pros is dedicated to helping customers beautify their most valuable asset - their home! From interior to exterior painting, our expert painters are trained to provide the results you're looking for. Contact us today for a free estimate!

What are the Warning Signs of Stucco Failure

4/19/2021

 
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As should be obvious, neglecting to address plaster related issues can have numerous unfortunate results. Luckily, there are various notice signs which you can use to decide if you should call an expert. The most clear admonition signs are outside breaks and harms to your plaster. Have you seen a staining (known as "plaster tears") under windows, breaks, or missing pieces out and out? Make certain to likewise check the plaster around your apparatuses. Dim spots, colors, and breaks that structure around light apparatuses regularly are indications of decaying wood. 

Another indication of approaching plaster disappointment is inside spilling. Accepting you can preclude harmed plumbing as the reason, spilling can show that dampness is caught behind the siding. Thus, it leaks through a home's dividers and roofs making unattractive spots and stamps on your dividers. In the event that you notice spilling, particularly on an outside confronting inside divider or roof, it's ideal to get it looked at ASAP. 

One sign that may not be however clear as others may be the condition of the caulk around your entryways and windows. Caulk is a material used to seal joints or creases against spillage. At the point when a home capitulates to plaster disappointment, it gives air and dampness access, which can make the caulking dry, shrivel, or lose its adhesiveness. 

On the off chance that you notice any of the above notice signs, you should contact an expert quickly as they can be characteristic of plaster disappointment.
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The following are the key areas that you should watch out for if you need to spot for stucco damage:
  • Windows
  • Doors/doorsteps
  • Roof transitions
  • Masonry & window sills
  • Deck/patio
  • Ground clearance
  • Chimney & other open areas

Do you need a stucco repair? Mesa Painting Pros prides itself with a professional stucco repair professionals who can make the most suitable recommendation for your proper and do  the necessary repair.

Everything You Need To Know About Stucco Repair or Remediation

4/19/2021

 
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It's not difficult to perceive any reason why plaster has become a particularly mainstream home structure material. It's tastefully lovely, energy-effective, and is generally low support. Plaster has been utilized as a compositional and home structure material in the United States since the mid-1800s. Normally found in drier environments like the Southwest, plaster is a concrete based mortar generally produced using a combination of concrete, sand, and lime. In current applications, it utilizes Portland concrete, sand, and water. Sporadically acrylics, lime, and glass filaments are added to improve the primary properties of plaster. 

Benefit of Stucco 

There is a motivation behind why stucco has been utilized in home development for more than 150 years. In addition to the fact that it provides a wonderful look, the concrete based material is frequently a substantially more moderate alternative than block. As well as being less expensive, the establishment cycle is a lot simpler. As verified above, deciding on one coat plaster can slice the establishment time down the middle. Another advantage of plaster is that it's unimaginably energy productive. Since plaster basically encases a home in a solid boundary, it goes about as a cover for both warm and cold air, settling on it an exceptionally famous decision for zones like Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. 

Disadvantages of Stucco 

In any case, there are various drawbacks that mortgage holders ought to know about when thinking about plaster for their home. While ordinarily less expensive than block, plaster is more costly than vinyl or fiber concrete siding.t can likewise break after some time as a house grows, agreements, and settles. Above all however, particularly for Pennsylvania mortgage holders, is that plaster is a permeable material intended to permit dampness to move through itself. This isn't a lot of an issue in drier environments like Arizona, however for zones with a ton downpour and snowfall like southeastern Pennsylvania, it can trap dampness prompting harm. 

At the point when this occurs, it can prompt intense issues including the development of buildup and form, monstrous staining on the outside, and divider decay. The last of the three being the most critical. Whenever left untreated, divider decay can seriously harm the primary honesty of your home's dividers costing you a great many dollars in fixes. 

Ensure You Hire a Reputable Stucco Contractor 

Regardless of whether you choose to fix your current plaster or pick plaster remediation, it's significant that you track down the correct worker for hire for the work. Make certain to view attributes as this will give you a superior sign of a project worker's workmanship and how they communicate with clients. You should discover a project worker that shows you regard by the manner in which they treat you, the manner in which they treat your property, and how they focus on subtleties. An expert worker for hire will do whatever it takes not to convince you over with obscure deals strategies. All things considered, they will win your business with their polished skill and notoriety.

Tips When Installing Drywall

4/5/2021

 
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Pick the Right Type of Wallpaper for Your Needs 
There is an immense assortment of backdrop tones and styles to browse. Vinyl is extraordinary for zones with a ton of dampness like kitchens and washrooms. For places that stay dry like rooms and lobbies, it's ideal to utilize non-woven papers and textures. 

Pick the Right Adhesive for Your Wallpaper 

There are explicit glues for explicit paper, and it's imperative to know the contrast among paper and vinyl. Check the name on your backdrop for the correct one. 

Gather Together Your Measurements 
Adjusting your estimations will give you additional paper to work with. Continuously request two to four additional moves of paper for waste and overages. Slip-ups will happen if you're an expert, and stores will now and again cease a specific style, so you'll be happy later on the off chance that you get additional paper now. 
Leveling is Critical 
Your paper must be level - and regardless of whether it is, your home may not be. Continuously ensure your first sheet is completely level. On the off chance that things aren't flush when you get to a corner, get out the estimating tape.
Start With Smooth Walls 
It's vital to begin with a smooth divider surface. Softly sand your dividers and afterward clean them down with a wet wipe and light cleanser. 

Know Where You're Going Before You Begin 
Continuously plot out where your creases will be on the divider. In the event that you don't, you could wind up with a confused example in your divider. 

Don't Re-Use Razors 
Razors dull rapidly, so don't utilize them sparingly. Keep your slices clean to stay away from tears. Buy a crate of 100 so you'll have a lot of additional items available.



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