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401 Sylvan Drive - State College

401 Sylvan Drive, State College

Contractor/remodeler's delight. This home, built by Hawbaker in the 1960s, is being sold 'as is.' Intentionally built as a duplex, it has always served as a single family home'only one owner since 1970. Pretty and convenient location in desirable Park Forest. Bring your imagination and imagine the possibilities.

Call KBB at 814-234-4000 to see ANY home that's for sale or email [email protected].

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Improving Your Home: Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal

Whether you’re looking to sell or just want to make some improvements for your own enjoyment, boosting your home’s curb appeal is often easy and inexpensive. Your home’s exterior is the first thing guests see, so make sure it matches the attention to detail you’ve given your home’s interior! Below is a list of some of our favorite projects, aimed at transforming your home into the most eye-catching on the block!

  • Stand out with a bold door. Don’t be envious of your neighbor’s inviting front door – paint your own! It will likely cost about $75, and even the most inexperienced do-it-yourselfer can handle it. Choose a bold color that enhances -- rather than clashes with -- your current exterior color scheme. Go bright, but make sure you hold up a swatch beforehand.
  • It’s all about the greenery. One of the simplest ways to boost curb appeal is to renew planter beds. Plants can become unruly without attention,...

Improving Your Home: A Bathroom Refresh

While your bathroom may not be the highlight of your home, it will most likely receive its fair share of visitors! For that reason alone, it’s worth a little special attention to its design and décor. Also consider that bathroom upgrades can provide a great return on investment.

Fortunately, most bathrooms are small spaces and don’t require a lot of time, money or effort to transform them for the better. Even if you’re not looking for a complete bathroom makeover, consider just one or two of these ideas to take your water closet to the next level. Many of these projects can be completed in just a single day!

  1. Give your vanity a makeover. If your vanity has good bones, there’s no need to scrap – a simple facelift will do! There are many ideas online, but a simple paint of coat and new hardward can work wonders. A vintage or distressed look could be the way to go – it’s very popular these days, and many tutorials are available!...

Improving Your Home: The Wonders of a Fresh Coat of Paint

If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive way to change the look and feel of a room, consider a fresh coat of paint. Paint can add personality, brighten a small room or bring warmth to a larger one.

Expect to spend between $1.50 and $3.50 per square foot. If you’re doing ceilings, walls and trim, the cost will likely be closer to $3 - $4, and if there’s damage to drywall that needs repaired first, expect to pay even more.

GETTING READY

The majority of your time will likely be spent on prep work. You’ll not only need to move furniture and protect flooring with drop cloths, but you’ll also need to tape off areas for sharp lines and repair and patch any imperfections in your walls.

Patching requires tools and supplies like caulking, a lightweight spackling compound,...