(ARA) - Home remodeling projects can become overwhelming to even
the most experienced DIYers. Thanks to new technology and online
resources, these projects don't have to be so daunting. With online
sites and tools to keep homeowners on track, complicated projects
are simpler than ever. By doing the proper research and using these
new resources, homeowners will find that technology can make home
improvement projects faster, and more painless and precise.
While some homeowners have a natural instinct and vision for how
they want their home to look, others need a little guidance. With
seemingly limitless options, a homeowner could come up with
literally millions of color and style combinations. The tools to
narrow in on the perfect elements are crucial.
It's simple to pick out different pieces and materials for a
home, but making sure everything fits together for a cohesive style
is the most important part of home decorating. For those not
blessed with the designer gene, many popular home publications and
home improvement companies offer online resources with tools that
provide both inspiration and a realistic visualization for those
planning the design of their home.
Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the
United States, recently created the "Room
Designer" on its website, LumberLiquidators.com, for homeowners
to view different varieties of floors within a number of different
types of rooms and setups. Users can swap out the flooring, change
the cabinet and wall colors, save their designed rooms and even
e-mail the combination to themselves or friends. The site also
allows visitors to view before and after pictures from actual
customers in order to get ideas for their own homes. Ultimately,
homeowners must feel comfortable in their homes and the decor and
tone should really fit their personalities and lifestyles.
Many people find themselves with limited time, and planning a
home improvement project ends up at the end of a very long to-do
list. For these homeowners, mobile applications are ideal to make
progress - while waiting for the bus or during their lunch break -
even if they don't have time to sit down and plan a home
improvement project.
Mobile applications can also save DIYers a little cash as they
don't have to spend money on expensive tools. Apps can be a
remodeler's best friend as they'll do everything from turning a
phone into a level, converting measurement units, serving as a
flashlight or identifying the cheapest retailer to buy tools. The
"Floor Finder" even tells homeowners the amount of flooring needed
to fill a room. Homeowners can download the "Floor Finder" for free
at the
Apple iTunes store.
Besides doing everything but physically completing the project,
technology can be a huge help in the home improvement process.
Homeowners should take advantages of ways to make their lives - and
projects - easier.
These useful tools and more can be found within the productivity
and utility sections of your preferred app store.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
