Santa Rosa Home Improvement
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As a family man, this is definitely one of my favorite topics. I’m sure most Fathers and Husbands can relate to this. Not all houses we purchase, loaned, or built ground-up 100% matches our tastes or requirement at the time. It may not be big enough, lacks a bedroom, no curve appeal but we live on it still. Either that it is the only house we can afford at the time, or it is one of the best location on the block, or you don’t expect that your family will grow as big as it is right now =)
Sooner or later you will feel the need to improve on the house functionality or aesthetics and this is where Santa Rosa Home Improvement page comes into the picture. Try to get as much idea as you can on this page for your own home improvement project here in Santa Rosa Laguna. I’ll give you some tips and even some of my recommended Hardwares, Suppliers, and Contractors to help you accomplish what you need to do.
Again, take your time, enjoy the process…I’m sure you will be able not only to make your home the best place to live in but also a place to entertain relatives and friends. No Man is an Island …through your home improvement project, you’ll never be alone in an island but in a home where you can nourish relationships and cherish wonderful moments.
What are the types of home improvement projects? ( Source: Wikipedia )
While it most often refers to building projects that alter the structure of an existing home, home renovation can include improvements to lawns and gardens and outbuildings like gazebos and garages.
Note: Some home improvement projects mentioned here are not suited or applicable to tropical countries like the Philippines.
Home improvement projects generally have one or more of the following goals:
Beautification and added features- Wallpapering and painting walls or installing wood panelling.
- Adding new flooring such as carpets, tiling, linoleum, wood flooring, or solid hardwood flooring.
- Upgrading cabinets, fixtures, and sinks in the kitchen and bathroom.
- Replacing siding and windows
- Improving the backyard with sliding doors, wooden patio decks, patio gardens, jacuzzis, swimming pools, and fencing.
Comfort
- Upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
- Increasing the capacity of plumbing and electrical systems.
- Waterproofing basements.
- Soundproofing rooms, especially bedrooms and baths.
Maintenance and repair
Maintenance projects can include:
- Roof tear-off and replacement.
- Concrete and masonry repairs to the foundation and chimney.
- Repairing plumbing and electrical systems.
Additional space
Additional living space may be added by:
- Turning marginal areas into livable spaces such as turning basements into recrooms, home theaters, or home offices -- or attics into spare bedrooms.
- Extending one's house with rooms added to the side of one's home or, sometimes, extra levels to the original roof.
Saving energy
Homeowners may reduce utility costs with:
- Energy-efficient insulation, windows, and lighting.
- Renewable energy with biomass pellet stoves, wood-burning stoves, solar panels, wind turbines, Programmable thermostats,[1] and geothermal exchange heat pumps.
Safety and preparedness
Emergency preparedness safety measures such as:
- Home fire and burglar alarm systems.
- Fire sprinkler systems to protect homes from fires
- Security doors, windows, and shutters.
- Storm cellars as protection from tornadoes and hurricanes.
- Bomb shelters especially during the 1950s as protection from nuclear war.
- Backup generators for providing power during power outages
Professional versus Do-It-Yourself
There are three main approaches to managing a home improvement project: hiring a general contractor, directly hiring specialized contractors, or doing the work oneself.
A general contractor oversees a home improvement project that involves multiple trades. A general contractor acts as project manager, providing access to the site, removing debris, coordinating work schedules, and performing some aspects of the work.
35% of homeowners, according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report bypass the general contractor, and hire tradesmen themselves, including plumbers, electricians and roofers.Another strategy is to "do it yourself" (DIY). 67% of homeowners report they will do some work themselves when they remodel according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report. Several major American retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, specialize in selling materials and tools for DIY home improvement. These stores host classes and carry numerous books to teach customers how to do the work themselves.Those available in Santa Rosa City and in the Philippines are:
- Handyman available in Robinson's Sta. Rosa
- DIY in Target Mall
- Ace Hardware in SM Sta. Rosa and in Festival Mall in Alabang
- Federal Hardware in Carmona near ONSEMI
- Wilcon Depot in Alabang
- Home Depot in Alabang
DIY websites also provide information.More on this later.
Renovation Contractors
Perhaps the most important or visible professionals in the renovation industry are renovation contractors or skilled trades. These are the builders that have specialized credentials, licensing and experience to perform renovation services in specific municipalities. While there is a fairly large ‘grey market’ of unlicensed companies, there are those that have membership in a reputable association or are accredited by a professional organization.
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