A dimmer switch helps home owners save electricity. Meanwhile, it helps rehabbers make the property look more professionally rehabbed. This is a very cheap improvement that has a huge impact on the overall appeal of the house. In this how to flip house projects article, you’ll learn how to install dimmers.

The most important thing before you even begin this fix and flip project is to check with local authorities if you’ll need a permit to perform it. Some local councils might even require professional electricians to do the job for you. If you’re hiring a subcontractor, this should be an easy task. If you’re allowed to do it, you should be done in a few minutes as well.

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Flipping property woes may be as huge as rotting beam or as minute as a light bulb replacement. However, they almost always include removing door knobs. Simple as it may seem, it can be one of the most frustrating tasks when rehabbing houses. That’s because there’s just a sundry of varying models and sizes. And Oh, don’t forget varying ages. Some door knobs are so vintage you thought you were knocking on a Medieval Age door.

But truth be told, removing door knobs, especially interior ones, is very easy. That is, if you know the trick. This article on woes when flipping properties will expose that trick. Take note though that this feature will discuss removing interior door knobs, which are easier to replace compared to front door knobs and locksets.

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This rehab homes article on common siding materials will not be complete without a discussion on wood. Wood is considered a classic material for siding and is more expensive than aluminum and vinyl, the two materials earlier tackled in Part 1.

Apart from a discussion about wood as a siding material, this rehabbing article will also touch on cement fiber siding, which is becoming a trend in new development projects. Although you are unlikely to meet this material as you rehab houses that are old, this information will be useful to you in the future.

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Among the common siding materials you’ll find when you rehab homes are wood, aluminum, vinyl siding. This two-part article will primarily discuss these three materials, taking into consideration their main characteristics. At the end of Part 2, there will also be a short discussion on cement fiber and its rise as a favorite in new development projects.

If you’re rehabbing houses, especially those that have damaged sidings, it is imperative that you know the materials commonly used in this specific part of the house. Study the materials, their advantages and disadvantages, and make wise decisions when faced with siding problems. The discussion starts with aluminum siding.

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According to Wikipedia, and also you’ll notice as you drive around looking for deals, fiberglass-based asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material in residential roofs in the country. As such, you must know at least a thing or two about asphalt roof shingles when fixing and flipping homes. Chances are you’ll meet a roofing problem sooner or later.

Biased as it may sound, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association describes this material as “easy to find, easy to install, and easy to maintain. It’s also incredibly easy on the eye. And let’s not forget, it’s easy on the wallet, too!” But really, they could not have put it any better. That’s why those who fix and flip homes usually use it in can they have to.

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Can you imagine living in a home without a doorknob? Doorknobs are crucial in making you feel that your family is safe in your house. Home buyers also feel the same. That is why if they feel that the doorknob you installed seems substandard, they feel that they need to replace it. They’ll also feel in a way that the house is not in a “move in” condition. Now you see that small details indeed matter in a home rehab.

Rehabbing homes requires paying attention to these minute but important details. And to make sure you don’t forget about doorknobs, here are some notes about them. These are merely reminders. It’s good if you know just so you can remind your contractor in case he forgets them. You can also use them as a guide if you’re installing doorknobs on your own.

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If there’s a part of the house that usually costs a lot to rehab apart from the kitchen, it would be the bathroom. Making sure that bathrooms are dead gleaming and attractive is simply SOP when doing a fix and flip. That is why real estate rehabbers often spend a lot of money on this room; some investors even install new cabinetry. There are basically two types of bathroom cabinets and you can choose from these types when you flip a house.

But before you even shop for new cabinetry, which could be pretty expensive, make sure first that you indeed need to install them in the bathrooms. Will simple refinishing do? Most baths would do with the usual vanity cabinets, eliminating the need for wall cabinets. If you feel that they are necessary, especially if the vanity type doesn’t provide enough storage space, and they won’t cram the room, then choose from these two types.

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Part of every rehabber’s holding costs is heating. Although it’s typically a small amount, those who rehab homes in colder parts of the country would have to pay bigger bills, especially when their doing a project in winter months. You can continue house rehabbing in colder months but without the heating bill headaches. Practice these simple tips and what do you know, you might just save a few dollars and use the money for repairs.

If it’s a brick or vintage house, chances are it has an old-school fireplace. If you’re house rehabbing the interiors and you aren’t actually using the traditional furnace, be sure to seal the chimney. The damper seal should be closed if no fire is on. Leaving it open is like having a huge window open. Some 24,000 cubic feet of warm air escapes from the interiors to the exteriors through Santa Claus’s entryway, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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House rehabbers regard bathrooms as one of the most important areas. They spend a significant portion of the rehab budget in this part of the house. After all, baths can often make or break home sales. That is why a lot of investors who are into the flipping property business procrastinate when making bathroom upgrades. To get some ideas, here are some simple bathroom improvements you can do.

1. Remember those little details. Perhaps one of the simplest but most effective bang for buck repairs is installing a tower bar and bathrobe hooks. Towel bars and hooks are very cheap and come in a variety of models. They are also very easy to install, often needing just a set of screws. Small details like these are actually very helpful when flipping properties.

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We now continue with the enumeration of some of the common types of windows in American homes. The first portion of this two-part flipping homes article touched on double hung, horizontal slider, awning, hopper, and casement types. In this part, we’ll tackle other types that you are likely to encounter as a rehabber.

The first type, and probably the one you looked for in the first part, is jalousie. This type is also called louvers and is easily distinguishable. It’s made of several slats, usually glass but in some cases wood, set in clips. They can be closed with one lever attached to the metal clip. When flipping homes in Florida or other sub-tropical areas, jalousie windows are perfect because they are good for ventilation. On the contrary, they are not ideal for rehab projects in very cold areas.

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