Florida's Favorite Home Improvements; 5 Ways Florida Residents are Adding Value to Their Homes.News, Assignment & Business Editors MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2002 There are five projects Floridians are taking to add value to their homes, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent survey of The Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box (R) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HD) stores. Last July, a Home Depot poll revealed that home is not only where the heart is, but also increasingly, where Americans' investment dollars are going. The following are the top five home improvement projects Florida residents are pouring their money and energy into and what a woman's home prerogative An exclusive privilege. The special power or peculiar right possessed by an official by virtue of his or her office. In English Law, a discretionary power that exceeds and is unaffected by any other power; the special preeminence that the monarch has over and above all others, really is when it comes to her home. If you would like a Home Depot expert to show your audience how to get started with their own top home improvement projects, call us at 1-877-261-6222. Top 5 Home Improvement Projects 1. Flooring: Florida residents are literally starting their property improvements from the ground up. Store managers say flooring is their customers' number one home improvement choice. Whether it's new tiles, hardwood floors or wall-to-wall carpeting, new flooring can have a tremendous impact on the look and feel of your home. 2. Painting: A fresh coat of paint can give your home an instant face-lift. Customers are choosing to simply freshen up Verb 1. freshen up - make brighter and prettier; "we refurbished the guest wing"; "My wife wants us to renovate" refurbish, renovate gentrify - renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations; "gentrify a row of old houses"; "gentrify the old their old coat of paint or to create special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. such as faux finishes, sponging or crackle crackle /crack·le/ (krak´'l) rale. painting. Whatever style or color you choose, the #2 pick may be the most cost effective way to change a room. 3. Landscaping: From gardening to lawn maintenance, Floridians are taking care of their landscaping needs. Whether it's planting the garden of your dreams, keeping weeds under control, or planting trees and shrubs, residents are ensuring their homes have "curb appeal." 4. Decks: What better place to enjoy your fall BBQ BBQ barbecue than on an outdoor deck made with your own two hands? Floridians seem to think this is a great way to add more spice to their backyards. The Home Depot experts can also show you how to spend less time maintaining your deck, and more time enjoying it. 5. Fences: Home Depot consumers seem to truly believe that "good fences The Good Fence is a popular term for Israel's northern border with Lebanon during the period following the Lebanese Civil War during which southern Lebanon was controlled by the Maronite Christians and the South Lebanon Army, friendly to Israel. make good neighbors." Fences are simple structures that have a great visual impact and can play a big part in your home's outdoor appearance. They also define boundaries, provide security for pets and create privacy, and can be made out of the material of your choice, including wood, chain link, concrete or metal. Top Three Projects for Women 1. Painting: It's the easiest way to bring change and add color to a home, and for women, it's the number one home improvement project. Home Depot's female customers are stocking up on the supplies they need to paint the home red, or any other color. 2. Tiles: Many women are taking an interest in tiling; some are also taking advantage of the tiling classes offered free of charge at various Home Depot stores. Whether it's ceramic or porcelain, women are giving tiling a chance. 3. Blinds: Thanks to the booming housing market, many new homeowners are buying up blinds, since most new homes come without. The Home Depot has a large selection of horizontal and vertical blinds in the latest styles and colors. |
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