Two trending remodeling projects that might surprise you

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Two trending remodeling projects that might surprise you

Every year, Houzz releases their annual "Houzz and Home Report" that looks at various remodeling statistics from the previous years. Two projects in particular that you probably wouldn’t expect were trending in 2016.

Spending on room makeovers was up 11% in 2016 compared to 2015 which is surprising when you consider that Houzz doesn’t include kitchen and bathroom remodel spending in this category (the two most frequently remodeled rooms in the home). But even more surprising was the rooms where the majority of the spending was going. If you guessed living rooms or unfinished basements, you’d be wrong. The master bedroom and laundry room were the hottest remodeling trend in 2016 and it’s continuing into 2017. In fact, spending in 2016 increased by 23% for master bedrooms and 24% for laundry rooms in the span of just one year. Since this is what homeowners obviously want right now, they’re probably wise investments especially if you may be selling in the next few years.

Remodeling the master bedroom

Prospective buyers love a luxurious master bedroom complete with master bath where they will want to spend more time. This is a good place to spend your remodeling budget. For smaller budgets, even smaller-scale projects like baseboard radiator covers which can be installed in minutes for a minimal cost can make a difference.

Remodeling the laundry room

The laundry room is a trickier room to remodel because they’re traditionally small. If it’s at all possible, physically expanding on the square footage in this room could be a huge selling point. If that’s not possible, you can still create more space by incorporating some creative storage solutions and a stackable washer/dryer combination. Above all, focus on any upgrades to the laundry room that make it more functional and add as much shelving as you can fit since it’s the room where most people like to store cleaning materials and other odds and ends that they need to access occasionally and don’t want to store in the garage, basement, or attic.

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

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Two trending remodeling projects that might surprise you