Connie Sadowski, Realtor

You  may wonder whether or not to  renovate and which projects should take priority. You also may be interested in which upgrades provide the best return on investment (ROI). A recent Fixr report,  Home Remodeling Statistics and Trends of 2023 , sheds light on remodeling trends, homeowners’ spending habits, and interior design preferences.  I guide my clients towards the best decisions.  Here are some Fixr facts: Spending on homeowner improvements and repairs grew by 78% from 2014 to 2022, with an increase of $65B between 2021 and 2022   — the highest increase in the past ten years. The median annual spending  per household   on home improvements is $22,000 —  69% higher  than the 2019 median spending ($13,000).  Homeowners invest the most money in HVAC ($56.6 billion) and roofing ($72 billion) projects.    If you’re focused on maximizing your return on investment, check out this chart. Top 11 projects with the highes...

Do you find yourself in extreme drought conditions? Understanding what drought conditions can do to your foundation starts with understanding your regions  soil conditions. The most common soil in Cental Ohio is clay. Other soil types are sandy soils, m iamian soils well suited for agriculture, muck or black soil best suited for growing vegetables, and limestone bedrock.  Clay soil is nearly always the reason for bowing walls  and settlement of your home. Clay is an expansive soil, meaning when it gets wet or holds water it will expand putting pressure on the exterior of your foundation walls. The opposite is also true during dry periods when it will shrink and let pressure off the walls. This effect compares to a pushing and shoving match and over the years your foundation loses the fight causing deflection —any type of inward movement such as bowing and tipping. In extreme drought conditions, settlement tends to occurs.  Settlement of a home is when your foundation...