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t oday’s economy might not be the best, but now is actually a perfect time

to take on some of those smaller projects to add greater value, higher impact and better livability to your home.

“If you look at today’s economy,” says Jeff Rosen, owner of Redrose Improvements LLC in Gillette, “people are not only concerned about equity in their home. People are saying they need to stay where they are for 3-5 years. And, they want to make their space more enjoyable while they’re there.”

Rosen, whose business card boasts that he’s a “project manager/carpenter/construction therapist/dad,” says that his job is to give his clients greater comfort.

Today’s buzz words are “aging in place,” says Rosen, who moved from corporate America to general contracting. And this is not just about being in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “I am suggesting such things as higher toilets, higher countertops in bathrooms so clients don’t have to bend or stretch as much.”

Renovations don’t have to break the bank. Although most people think of a renovation as the classic kitchen overhaul, costing upwards of $50,000, there are many improvements for about $1,000 that will give you a huge return.

Architect Al Bol, owner/architect of Bol Architecture in Berkeley Heights, points out that his ideas for both inside and out can return you up to 90% of the cost of the work.

But, it’s important that you keep the price of your house in mind. Don’t price yourself out of the neighborhood, Rosen advises. Over-renovating is a money-losing proposition since you won’t recoup when you sell. And under-renovating is just as bad. Home-buyers don’t want a high-end house with low-end redos that they’ll have to change out anyway.

Here are some quick home improvements, whether you plan on selling or staying put for years to come.

Curb AppeAlpick a portico: Probably the biggest impact you can make on the outside of your home is to add a portico over the front door, says Bol. “The reason for a portico is two-fold: it extends the life of the front door and it offers street appeal.”

If there is no entry portico and your door is unprotected, it will weather poorly, he says.

Also, especially on many smaller homes, there is no formal foyer.

People come right in to the living room. A portico, says Bol, can give you that sense of a foyer space on the outside of the house.

A portico can cost between $5,000-$10,000 depending on materials. For instance, square pilasters are less expensive than round columns since less con-struction goes into making square woodwork.

But don’t go by cost alone. You want your portico to look like it belongs. Bol says this is the project you definitely want to call a professional for to determine

the style of your house. Having been in business in the Short Hills area for 35 years, he’s seen some weird marriages of elements. “Just because you like a particular look doesn’t mean it belongs on the type of house you have,” he says. He’s worked on many older homes to compliment the history of the home with the desires of the new owners.

Select Shutters: A second, less-expensive outside spruce-up is to add shutters. They offer “a nice dimension, a shadow line, and another color on the exterior,” Bol explains. And, many homeown-ers can install shutters themselves. He suggests that you use hinges and S hooks for a more upscale look and added dimension.

While shutters can be manufactured from low-end plastic to high-end hard-grained woods, Bol suggests using composite materials so you don’t have the maintenance of wood.

The cost of adding shutters and hardware, depending on the size of your house, could average around $1,000.

HeAding indoorS Kitchens and baths are still the top rooms for renovations“The high point of everyone’s life is the kitchen,” says Bol, adding that this is where he would spend money on a facelift. “Anything you can do to spruce up an outdated kitchen will get you a return. Kitchens and baths are major areas where buyers want to invest money.”

Just keep an eye out for potential hidden problems, says Rosen. Part of the “construction therapist” part of his job comes into play here as he prepares homeowners for those unforeseen little catastrophes.

“If you have an older house, find out how old the pipes and con-nections are,” he says. “Could there be problems with traps or drain lines? Calcification?”Kick up the Kitchen: The quickest way, and probably least

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expensive, to bring the kitchen into the 21st century is with new cabinet fronts and hardware. “Refinish cabinets so they have new life,” says Bol.

He says to check cabinet and drawer fronts for wear, especially around the handles. Years of opening and closing can create stains from hands and loosen hardware.

If there is noticeable wear and tear, get the cabinet fronts refin-ished. Then swap out the hardware. But, make sure you are choosing the same type as you had so screw holes line up. The last thing you want is to get rid of those two-screw handles and then try to add one-screw pulls. You’ll have a lovely row of empty screw holes marching down the row of cabinets. You’re best bet: measure the distance or bring one of your old handles with you when picking out new ones.

Refinishing cabinets and swapping out hardware can run you about $2,000.

Once your cabinets are shiny, you’ll want to show them off. Bol suggests new lighting. “That fluorescent light over the middle of most kitchens is horrendous,” he says.

He suggests adding under-cabinet lighting for a nice, wel-coming glow at night. Other upgrades could be to swap out that middle fixture for a statement chandelier or pendants plus smaller task lighting over sink, cooktop or prep area.

The cost of lighting varies, but can be done for under $1,000.

If you want to take the kitchen to new heights, then go for new countertops. But remember, if you swap them out, you’ll probably have to redo the backsplash too.

“What type of tile do you have?” asks Rosen. “Is it basic mosaic? Subway? What are the material types? All these will have an impact.”

This renovation can become costly, but obviously well worth it in resale value.

An easier way to get a new look is to just replace the island coun-tertop, if you have one. Here is where you can splurge a little too. For instance, Bol suggests that if you have your heart set on granite, just do the island to save money. But if you are doing the whole kitchen, then choose solid-surface materials like Corian or Silestone for the rest of the countertops. Solid-surface materials average about $80 a linear foot while granite can cost about $90.

Whatever you do, though, he insists that if you had Formica or some other laminate, don’t replace it with the same. Take that step up to a better material. That’s what buyers are looking for.

beautify a bath: If you entertain a lot, put your money into the first-floor bathroom. That’s the place that more people will see. But, if you don’t entertain much, then go for it in the master bath.

Bol suggests a great medicine cabinet for the master if you don’t have one or if the one you have is tiny.

He also suggests better lighting. “There are much better fixtures today that cut glare and give diffusion,” he says. “These are better for putting on makeup or shaving. They have a friendlier tone and

compliment skin tones better.”If you have an older home, Rosen suggests getting in the electri-

cian to upgrade to GFI (ground fault interrupter) outlets. “Most older homes don’t have these,” he says. They are now required in rooms such as kitchens and baths where you could come into contact with water.

Another upgrade that is a hot resale value is a countertop with an integral sink in a solid-surface material. And if you’re going this far, Bol suggests replacing the faucets too, especially if they’re worn or outdated.

If you’re handy, you should be able to do all this yourself for around $1,000. If not, save yourself the time and aggravation and call in a plumber. You’ll still come in around a grand in the long run.

Bol has another word of caution for the bath: color choice. Stay neutral on these big-ticket items. You may love red, but a master bath

with two hand-blown red glass sinks can be a tough sell. Plus, people’s tastes change. You may love those sinks now, but will you in 5, 10 years?

He suggests staying with safer, more earth-toned, colors for fixtures and paint. If you want to make a statement, do it with tow-els, rugs and curtains. These can be easily (and cheaply) swapped out when you tire of them. Or,

if you put the house on the market, keep a set of neutral-color towels and rugs that can be put out for the open house or when your Realtor is showing the place.

Steal Space: If everything about your home is perfect, but you just want more room, consider looking up or down. Rosen says that basements and attics are perfect (read: under used) spaces to renovate.

“An unused basement can add value,” he says. “This can be usable space for entertainment or an office. An attic can be a great exercise room, a bar or another bathroom.”

Now, depending on what condition the room is in and how grand your plans are, this construction may be costly.

THe end reSulT All these suggestions will add to the value of your house and will

give you almost all your investment back. If you plan on selling in the near future, then you’ll see a quick return. But, even if you plan on staying in your house forever, you’ll get results: the immediate gratifi-cation of having a better home that you get to live in and love.

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W hen selling your home, you want to put your best face forward, so to speak.

You want prospective buyers to see the bones of your house. Its spaciousness. Its details. Its character. You want to make the best first impression you can.

That can’t happen if you don’t have a good mindset. Too often, homes don’t sell quickly (or at all) because the owner continues to live in the house as if nothing has changed. But it has. Your house is no longer your home. It’s now buyer-focused. And that means, potentially, a total interior restaging.

Home staging just means to focus on the best points of your house and shine a spotlight on them. It means to edit what you have. To remove the personalization so that a buyer can see the house, not what you’ve done with it. Buyers want to walk in and imagine their own furniture in these rooms. They want to envision entertaining there. They want to see the wonderful woodwork around the windows and the fabulous fieldstone fireplace. And they can’t if all they can see are vivid wall colors and tons of family photos.

Be ruthless as you purge, says Lisa LaPorta, designer on HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” and owner of Lisa LaPorta Design in L.A. She suggests that if you haven’t used an item in three months, store it. You can buy pretty baskets or colorful boxes from The Container Store or Pottery Barn to corral (and display) your clutter. But, if you haven’t used your gotta-keep items in a year, get rid of them. Your mixed feelings will be replaced with a newfound appreciation of your uncluttered surroundings.

And, in case you need more evidence: staged homes sell faster, often for more money, according to Dawna Johnson, a professional stager in California. She says the idea behind staging is to allow rooms to show themselves. “If your home is vacant, it’s soulless,” she warns. “Without staging, it will probably remain on the market

for many months.”Home staging differs from interior design because you want to

display your house not as YOu want it, but as a clean slate for potential buyers to see how THEY want it. When buyers can see beyond the décor, they’ll be able to immediately get a feel for the house and decide if it’s right for them. Johnson advises to create clean, crisp spaces and arrange furniture with plenty of room to walk around.

According to Suzy Minken, owner of bestinshowing.com in Westfield, NJ, home staging is an essential marketing tool for generating buyer interest. She often repositions her clients’ furniture and accessories, and even adds new furnishings or declutters.

“As an objective third party,” she says, “a professional home stager can gently guide the homeowner through a journey of detachment from their home.”

That way, the seller can begin to see the house as a potential buyer would and make decisions with their head instead of their heart.

Johnson, who says the kitchen is the heart of the home, says you can make that space sparkle by applying orange oil to cabinets to renew their luster, putting out bowls of fruit or other colorful and aromatic foods, and arranging cookbooks on the counters to add whimsy.

She says bathrooms are essential to dress too. “Bathrooms should look open, airy and delightful,” she says. One of her favorite tricks is to add baskets filled with spa treatments such as ribbon-tied towels, scented soaps, creamy lotions and moisturizers.

And don’t forget the yard. For patios and decks, Johnson adds plants and potted flowers, and throws in a splash of additional color by setting the picnic table with bright, plastic dinner plates.

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1) maIN eNTRaNCe Define the front door by removing excess shrubbery. use decorative planters, a visible house number and a new welcome mat to attract buyers.

2) leSS IS moRe Fewer furnishings translate to more living space. The more you have, the smaller your house looks and buyers will think there isn’t enough room for them.

3) NeuTRal paINT ColoRS lighter tones provide a calming canvas. you may love your bright red dining room, but not everyone will. paint to appeal to the widest audience possible.

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Jim Belilove, teamed with artist and sculptor artist Harri Aalto, recognized the possibilities for creating a new art form in interior design by leveraging a new technology. Sure, the process was proven to be so precise that NASA was using it to precision-cut the tiles on the space shuttle, but the then–new technology of waterjet cutting and computerization was essentially lost on folks working with architectural materials.

In those days, two decades ago, the waterjet had three applications: first, aerospace to cut expensive metals (like titanium) without heat or dis-tortion, second, oddly enough, disposable diapers because of its ability to cut through dissimilar materials, and third, food, like slicing pepperoni, olives and green beans because of the precision cuts–that and there was no need to con-tinually sharpen equipment. (Cutting with purified water at high pressure meant virtually no food contamination.)

It was the artist Aalto who recognized that waterjet machines could be the single most important thing to hap-pen to stone in a millennium. “We get the credit for recognizing the potential which waterjet technology presented for architec-tural materials,” Belilove says.

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thousands of an inch through man-made gems sapphires, rubies or diamonds). The result is a microfine cutting jet that will slice through stone 3 to 4 inches thick and metal 4 to 5 inches thick. “It can cut just about anything,” Belilove says, “although it does not perform well on soft wood and carpet which are easily saturated.”

However, because the jet will cut any material from resilient vinyl and linoleum to rubber to stone, porcelain, glazed ceramic tiles, glass, and highly prized architectural met-als like brass, bronze, alumi-num and stainless steel, and because the tolerances are so close that every piece fits as if it were poured into a form, a dramatic new world of mixed media sculpture has opened up, thanks largely to Belilove and his partner.

Across America, people cross over designs by Creative Edge every day, from a shopping mall in Connecticut to a fancy eatery in California, from the gift shop at Graceland to the

lobby of the National Security Agency, to the Bulls and White Sox logos at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to America’s grandest hotels. One of the most intriguing pieces is at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. There, a curlicue in bronze is set in marble with tolerances so close that no seams are apparent. It looks as if both materials were flowed together the day the earth was born. continued on page 18

Who would have thought that technology could trigger a new art form just as tile and stone floor-ing were undergoing a renaissance? Who could have dreamed that flooring could be so spectacular? Most of all, who would ever have thought that these floors could actually be so affordable?

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“Think of it,” says Belilove, “as of using any material fluidly, not just in squares, rectangles and other geometrics. With any shape, graphic or image or combination at your disposal, you have absolute freedom of design. Affordably.”

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Spectacular SettingSitting on just over .64 of an acre of lovely

manicured grounds, is this custom built cen-

ter hall colonial designed by renowned Short

Hills architect Thomas Baio. Completed in

2004, this 5-6 Bedroom, 5½ bath executive

residence features a 3 car garage on the main

level that enters into a mud room with laun-

dry, gourmet eat-in kitchen and huge fam-

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stunning private pool surrounded by paver

patios. Deluxe 3 room master bedroom

suite, fabulous finished lower level with pos-

sible 6th BR & bath, and handsome finishes

throughout.

Close to Gero Park, the town pool, ten-

nis courts and Par 3 golf course, this home

is convenient to the Mall at Short Hills, of-

fers an easy Midtown Manhattan commute

by train and all with bus service to the top-

rated schools in Millburn & Short Hills.

$2,350,000

European EleganceSpectacular Brick Colonial built 2002 w/European flair & elegance. Stunning 2-story entry, 4 limestone FP’s, 6BR suites,

27 X 19 cherry kit w/dumbwaiter from 3 car garage. 9’ ceilings on all flrs. 4 bluestone terraces open to private Inca pool w/

electric cover, paver patios, large grassy play area behind stone wall and swing set. In-law suite + pool bath on walk out lower

level w/play room, exercise rm & huge storage. Porcelain tile, maple hardwd and Antica floors, all baths with radiant heat,

handsome finishes, top of the line roof, 4 zone heat and air, gorgeous views from Pella Arch Series windows, lush landscaping,

sprinklers, CAT5 cable thru out. Rarely do you find a home with such quality, attention to detail and perfect for entertaining

and easy living. $3,000,000



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Newly Built Stone & ShingleThis handsome stone and shingle center hall colonial in under

construction and should be completed in time for the start of

school. Meticulously designed by Timothy Klesse, AIA, built by

Karl Peterson from Distinctive Remodeling, has every possible

amenity and almost 7,500 square feet in three floors of luxury.

Gourmet cook’s kitchen by Saw Horse Designs, opens to large

family room and level yard. Back mudroom with full bath and

door to 3 car garage on main level. Wonderful master BR suite,

and four more bedrooms & 4 baths, on the 2nd floor, full of

architectural details. This fabulous new home just two short blocks

from Gero park, town pool & tennis courts in the Hartshorn

School District. $2,995,000

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Something historic, Something New...

HistoricQueen AnneVictorianSHORT HILLS

Notable Hartshorn House

designed by renowned NYC

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Sun-filled home 2 blocks from train

with 6BR, 2.2 BA. Seller will SWAP

for a smaller house in Millburn-

Short Hills under

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Newly Renovatedand ExpandedSHORT HILLS

Newly constructed colonial with

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Character, Convenience, allure. West orange4BR, 2.1BA colonial on quiet side street. Modern eat-in-kitchen with ss appliances and marble countertops. Close to town, schools, park and NYC transit. $400,000 www.135Sheridan.com Web#248

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traditional tudor, MillburnBeautiful 3BR, 2.1BA Tudor with 9’ ceilings, central air and walnut moldings throughout. Freshly painted. Great location close to town, schools and park. Move in condition. $729,000 www.TRGhome.com Web#251

Jane holder 201-396-3808 [email protected]

golfers Paradise at the Fairways, livingstonBeautifully appointed 3BR, 3.1BA Baltusrol Model with over 4000 sq. ft. of living space. End unit with best location, backs to the 14th green of golf course. Finished basement. $825,000 www.TRGhome.com Web #244 mark Bigos 908-531-4242 [email protected]

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tudor Splendor, South orangeStylish and Gracious Tudor Gem, stunning entry, beautiful architectural detail, gorgeous updates and a fresh & airy feel throughout. Perennial landscaping, beautiful street in Historic Montrose, near town and train. $989,000www.135Turrell.com Web#241

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Modern townhouse, West orangeImmaculate 3BR, 2.1BA beautifully landscaped townhome with a contemporary flair in the Woodlands. Eat-in-kit w/hardwd flrs and ss appliances. Skylit family rm leads to oversized deck. $424,000 www.TRGhome.com Web #250

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gardeners delight, MillburnMeticulously maintained Center Hall Colonial with 5BR, 2.1BA. Just as beautiful from the front. The brick & blue stone patio leads to the hidden Shangri-La with specimen gardens, heated in-ground pool and rolling lawns. $750,000 www.25Berkeley.com Web#243

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victorian Charm, West orange1896 Victorian, renovated in 2005 with 6BR, 2.1BA has spacious rooms, high ceilings, crown moldings and 4 marble fireplaces. Kitchen has a Butlers Pantry and breakfast bar. $569,900 www.TRGhome.com Web#173

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Something For every Taste....

your Choice of Stunning Colonials....

Chestnut HillLivingstonJust Built! Exquisite custom colonial in Chestnut Hill with 5BR, 5.1BA, 3 car garage and circular drive on .57 of an acre. Beautifully landscaped, stone and HardiPlank exterior,gourmet country kitchen w/center island & breakfast area. Finest finishes and amenities throughout. $2,200,000

www.DonnaShawRealtor.com Web# 214

DeerfieldShort HillsMint condition 4BR, 3BA, center hall colonial w/2 car garage, laundry & mudroom that enter right into a pristine eat-kit w/stainless appliances, granite counters & island, all opening to deck, family rm w/stone FP and office. Big private yard on most quiet street in Deerfield area. $1,400,000

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Young couple expecting first child, looking for 3BR, 1.5 bath house

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