 | | | | | | | | | | | | | We’re living in a sharing economy, says Realtor.com, so it should be no surprise that 69% of homeowners in a recent survey would rent out part of their home if it had a separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom and 32% have already rented out a room, space or outdoor feature on their property. You can generate extra income by renting out a space in your home, but the price is a loss of privacy. You’ll be a landlord, so you’ll need to know about renting as a business, your community’s regulations, and fair housing laws. Rentprep.com recommends finding out about your homeowners’ association regulations, town zoning laws or ordinances, and fair housing laws. You may need a permit and may be required to provide a separate private entrance for the renter’s use, a private bathroom, and a way for the tenant to lock up their belongings. Renting to a roommate/housemate is a little different than typical federal fair housing laws allow. You can advertise for a male or female roommate, for example, if you’re sharing the house, but if you’re renting a separate space like a garage apartment, fair housing laws would apply. Ask your homeowner insurance agent to see if you need extra or specific coverage. Keep careful records including utilities and maintenance costs to report the extra income correctly. Take photos of the space to show how it looks before a renter moves in. To find renters, look for organizations such as college housing advocates, Travelnursehousing.com, and senior centers. | | | Neutral kitchens are supposed to complement any décor, but they can become bland over time. What can you do to make your kitchen more exciting? Make it artsy Art galleries have neutral walls because they don’t compete with the art, so hang a colorful abstract painting in a key location. Have fun with artistic-themed dishtowels, placemats, and dishes, instead of classic motifs like roosters and other farm animals or Italian chefs with curling mustaches. Try a washable rug or runner with a colorful modern pattern. Fold in some color Neutral décor is decorating for the next occupant of your home, so put yourself first in items you can take with you when you move. Find your favorite color in cookware, serving pieces, utensils, and small appliances to add cheerful interest to a neutral decor. Add texture If color isn’t your thing, interesting shapes and textures add vitality to neutral walls, backsplashes, curtains and blinds, and kitchen seating. Natural wood accents like artisan-made bowls can also warm up a neutral kitchen. Repaint Neutral doesn’t have to mean white or beige. For a soft contrast, introduce watery colors like sea glass. For more drama and sophistication, go for high contrast with deep blue, black, or grey. Paint the island a different color from the rest of the kitchen, or paint lower cabinets a different color from the top cabinets. You can still have a neutral kitchen, but pops of color, texture, and artistic touches may provide changes you’ll really love. |
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