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Paint (or Repaint) the Exterior Light fixtures come in all shapes and sizes, and many times
Changing the exterior paint color of a home is one of the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While updated porch
the most popular renovation projects, and one of the first illumination may not drive home a potential sale, it’s a sub-
that comes to mind for many homeowners. Simply al- tle touch right as guests arrive. Adding smaller lights in
tering the colors of trim, gutters and other accent pieces previously unlit areas like around landscaping (consider so-
may be enough for some homes, and repainting the exte- lar-powered for easier maintenance) can help your hard work
rior doesn’t have to mean a new color altogether – con- shine.
sider a brighter shade or simply a fresh coat to help your
home pop. To find more ideas to increase curb appeal, or to find a cer-
tified remodeler near you, visit RemodelingDoneRight.com.
Update Lighting

An Easy, Stylish Decorating Upgrade

A wall-mount door makes more room for fun

pinched fingers, as well as reducing door operational noise.

The built-in satin or bronze finish fascia can give a warm
decorative detail to a room while the smooth-rolling door
hardware and track exceed ANSI standards, meaning it can
successfully complete 100,000 opening and closing cycles,
with adjustable door guides, tricycle hangers and adjustable
track stops. The jump-proof aluminum box track is available
in lengths up to 96 inches for single doors and up to 192
inches for double doors.

Installing wall-mount sliding door hardware in a playroom,
or nearly any other room in your house, can be an easy yet
high-impact improvement that reduces space constraints
Fall is the perfect time to make space-saving upgrades to while adding warmth, functionality and visual appeal.
your house.
For more information, visit johnsonhardware.com
For example, consider swapping out a traditional swing-
ing door for a smooth-gliding, wall-mounted sliding
door. A sliding door can add up to 14 square feet of floor
space, which allows for more room to spread out toys
and games, and give a more spacious feel to nearly any
room. They also allow for more flexibility in furniture
arrangements, which can turn even the smallest nook in
your house into a cozy space.

It’s easy to do with an option like Johnson Hardware’s
Soft-Close Wall-Mount Sliding Door Hardware, which
can be used with virtually any metal or wood door from
1-inch to 1 3/4-inches thick, up to 48 inches wide and
weighing up to 200 pounds. The U.S.-made hardware
gently slows the door’s travel speed to softly pull it into
the fully open or fully closed position and works like a
cabinet door closer, enabling doors to open and close
quietly and securely. It also prevents door slamming and

Harnett Life ~ Fall 2019