With the current value of real estate and the low inventory of homes for sale, you may be considering selling. On this episode of Skinny On The Home, Jimmy “Skinny” McKinney and Josh Fawcett of J&R Construction Services, Inc. give homeowners tips for home updates that really pay off. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Listen to Part 1 on Podbean, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

 

Learn how to get top dollar...

 

Remember and proclaim: Perfect love casts out fear! (Time stamp: 01:03)

 

Recap of some home updates that pay off. (Time stamp: 04:15)

 

Major bathroom remodel: (Time stamp: 05:21)Increasing space in a bathroom (Time stamp: 05:35)

Removing old whirlpool tubs (Time stamp: 07:03)

Affecting how large a bathroom feels through design (Time stamp: 09:46)

Adding natural light (Time stamp: 10:11)

 

Major kitchen remodel: (Time stamp: 11:57)Choosing a new sink (Time stamp: 12:42)

Designing for top dollar (Time stamp: 13:40)

Making a kitchen feel larger (Time stamp: 15:00)

Saving money with remnants (Time stamp: 15:39)

Customizing to set your home apart (Time stamp: 16:23)

Eliminating pain points (Time stamp: 17:54)

Outdoor structures remodel: (Time stamp: 22:12)Using existing pads or prepared areas  (Time stamp: 23:48)

Porches and enclosed patios (Time stamp: 24:12)

Eliminating pain points (Time stamp: 17:54)

Ways and products to tie into existing structures (Time stamp: 26:21)

Designing exterior projects to blend and enhance the house (Time stamp: 27:12)

Screened in porch systems (Time stamp: 29:33)

 

Basement remodel: (Time stamp: 31:34)Choosing flooring that holds up (Time stamp: 31:45)

Waterproofing (Time stamp: 33:46)

Adding an office, bathroom and/or bedroom (Time stamp: 35:55)

 

Replacement windows: (Time stamp: 37:21)Windows that reflect heat (Time stamp: 37:45)

Properly installing and sealing windows and casings (Time stamp: 38:29)

New windows with an historic look (Time stamp: 40:05)

 

Adding square footage and bonus rooms: (Time stamp: 41:11)

 

Bedroom and Living room updates: (Time stamp: 43:34)

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Skinny On The Home is a live call-in radio show, airing every Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. on Lifechanging Radio, WJMM, in Central Kentucky. Every week, Skinny shares both the latest trends and designs along with the tried and true tips, techniques and tools you need to make your remodel a success. 

 

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Recommended Products and Services and How to Get in Touch:

 

SCREENEZE®

The No-Spline Screen Porch System

Home Improvement Systems, Inc.

https://www.screeneze.com/

(800) 884-6697

 

Todd Strassburg - Todd Strassburg Wallpaper Stripping

(859) 231-4594

492 Chimney Rock Rd

Harrodsburg, KY 40330

WJMM Radio

99.1 FM

Lifechanging Radio!

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3950 Lexington Rd

Versailles, Kentucky 40383

Studio Telephone: (859) 873-8096

wjmm.com/skinny-on-the-home

 

Josh Fawcett, Production Manager

J & R Construction

Skinny On The Home host:

Jimmy McKinney, CGR, CAPS

J & R Construction

jrcsi.com

facebook.com/JRCSI

youtube.com/user/JnRConstruction

 

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