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How to Know When to Get Rid of Stuff

Every year it pops in our head that we need to get rid of things in our home. The problem is it can be hard to know whether to throw something away or not. Whether you fight sentimentality, that you think you’ll use it someday, or you don’t know why you can’t part with it, we will help you figure out if it really should be thrown away. Goodwyn Building understands how easy it can be to allow clutter and unused items to pile up over the years. Our homes are built with plenty of room and space to make sure everything you have has a place. Here is how you know whether you should keep something or throw it away!

The first thing that you must ask yourself is: when is the last time I used it? Generally, if you haven’t used it in the last 6 months then it needs to go. This can be very difficult though if you’re a sentimental person. You tend to want to keep most things because this person or that person gave that item to you. However, when it comes to this rule, you need to stick to it or you’ll end up keeping most things you never use. If you’re really in a tough spot about whether to get rid of it then sleep on it. Don’t make any rash decisions especially if your trash day is the following morning.

When you’ve woken up and you’re thinking about your trash pile, there are some tougher questions that you’ll need to ask yourself. If it is just something you feel you can’t part with, then keep it. But if you’re on the fence about it, then ask yourself if it is something that you really need or not. And if it is something you really need, then why haven’t you used in the last 6 months? As humans we can convince ourselves of almost anything. So, if you have convinced yourself that you need to keep it then keep track whether you use it in the next 6 months. If you haven’t used it in a year, then there is no reason for it to continue to take up space.

Goodwyn Building understands that a home needs to have a lot of space to be able to organize everything it takes to maintain a home. That is why we make sure to build homes that allow you to have plenty of space and areas that allow you to do just that. Take a look at the homes we have available today!

By Goodwyn Building 1-29-2019

How to Retexture Your Walls

If you’re planning on doing home renovation projects, then you’re going to want to really consider the work that you have cut out for you. Some of these projects will be a matter of preference while others will be a necessity. Goodwyn Buildings understands that when you buy a home you want it to be perfect. They are many people who buy older homes so that they can fix them up just the way they want them. Here is one of the home projects that you might be embarking on with your new home. Retexturing your walls might be on your to do list. There are a lot of people who aren’t into the texturized walls and just want them nice and smooth. This project can take awhile so you’ll want to be patient.

The first thing that you’re going to want to do is sand it all down. Yes, that is as daunting as it sounds. It is a huge project. Walls are tall and wide so don’t underestimate the work you have ahead of you. Just try and knock down the high texturized parts of the wall texture. Don’t sand it down too much because while you do need a smooth wall you also need an even wall. Take it one room at a time. As you sand it down make sure that you have enough plastic tarp down for easy clean up. You don’t want to have to worry about vacuuming that kind of dust out of your carpet. If you’re planning on redoing the floor, then you’re going to want to first remove the floor first so that you don’t even have to worry about the mess it will make.

After you have accomplished this, you’re now ready to apply a layer of topping compound. Add a little water to compound in order to make it smoother when you apply it to the wall. As you do this make sure that you’re applying it evenly across the wall. It can be very easy to start putting it on thicker in some areas without even knowing it. After you have applied this make sure to let it dry completely. After that is done then you will need to start the sanding process all over again. Don’t make it anything intensive, just a light sanding. If you find some low spots, you’ll need to add a little more compound to get it even. When you do this make sure to let it dry fully and sand those spots as well.

After this long process you’re ready to apply a sealer to prevent the wall from form some discolorations that happens when there is uneven absorption of the paint. At this point you’re ready to either apply a different texture to the walls or to paint it the way you would like it. At the end of the day it is going to be a long hard project.

Goodwyn Building understands the work that goes into a perfect home. While the sound of a project sounds great, getting to the perfect house without sweat and blood involved sounds much better. Call us today to find out the homes we have available. We want to make sure that you have the perfect home without the worry and frustration that comes with home projects.

By Goodwyn Building 1-3-2019