Re-Purposing Your Spaces
March 25, 2016
Filed under Blog
If you’ve been in your house for many years, it may not be working for how you live today. Downsizing is the answer for some people once the kids have left home, but it’s not for everybody.
You don’t need a major remodel to make yourself more at home in your home. Simply using spaces differently (with some new cabinets or shelves) can be just what you need to enjoy them a lot more.
For FunHave you always wanted a big model train layout, or a sewing and craft room all to yourself? Now is the time! If you just have one spare room, use lots of efficient storage which gives you the space to put in a day bed or futon so it doubles as a guest room. Also take a look at the light–maybe this could be the perfect houseplant nursery too.
Another thought about having space for fun is to move stuff out of the living room and into a back bedroom to give yourself an area for entertaining. “Home theaters” have gotten a lot more affordable–all you need are a big screen television, surround sound speakers, enough comfy seating for you and your friends, and a table for snacks and beverages. Doesn’t this sound great for a movie night or big ball game?
For Business
So many people have a home business these days. Joan and me, for example! Our paperless world of the future never happened, so if you have a business, you probably need an office. A spare bedroom is perfect for this purpose. You can even turn an extra walk-in closet into a micro-office with just a desk for your computer (no mothballs needed).
For Accessibility
As life goes on, some of us may need to use walking aids, scooters, or wheelchairs. Re-purposing, to you, could mean grouping your essential stuff close together to make it easier to get to. Or it could mean installing special low counter tops, widening areas for a wheelchair to fit, installing grab bars and ramps, or changing out the old bathtub to a shower that’s easier to get in and out of.
The YardThese days with so much concern about drought, a lot of people are getting rid of their lawns. Maybe you’ve had a lawn for years for the kids or grandkids to play on, or for your dog. If the lawn doesn’t really get used any more, now is the time to re-purpose the yard too by putting in drought-friendly landscaping, paths, and seating areas. You could even add a gazebo in the middle to entertain friends (plus, it’s a fun playhouse for the kids).
It’s time for spring cleaning, and spring rearranging.The Fix-It Professionals can help you with nearly everything in this article! We can assemble shelves and storage, move furniture, install outlets where you need them, put in your flat-screen television and speaker system, work on your landscaping, and help make your home more wheelchair friendly.Give us a call today to get started, and be sure to ask about hiring us on retainer for our very best rate.
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