Clever Ideas to Make a Home Gym Attractive

Training at home with gym equipment

Staying in shape is as important as creating an attractive house. The cost of a gym membership can add up over time, with monthly membership fees adding up to hundreds of dollars each year. For the same price, a homeowner can begin purchasing workout equipment, building a home gym that offers the convenience of working out without leaving the house.

The challenge is creating a home gym that’s attractive. This is especially true if you’re working with limited space, taking away the possibility of dedicating an entire room to your gym. Here are a few things you can do to make a home gym more appealing.

Use Mirrors

If you’ve set an entire room aside for your home gym, mirrors can make a big difference. Commercial gyms use full-length mirrors to allow weightlifters to make sure they have the right posture and form as they lift barbells and hand weights. Your full-length mirrors will provide the same motivation, as well as improving the Feng Shui of the room, especially if you place one opposite a window.

Use Your View

If you’re lucky enough to have a view, take full advantage of it by positioning your equipment to face it. This is especially true if your view involves scenery like mountains or water. If you have a pool or hot tub, you can place your gym facing in that direction to create a recreational-type flow. This gym is a high-end demonstration of how placement can create a flow that makes a home gym feel more natural.

Hide It Away

If you’re living in a small space or don’t have a room that facilitates a home gym, there are options that will allow you to maintain your décor while still working out at home. Foldaway treadmills and stationary bicycles can be stored safely in a corner, where they’ll be out of the way when guests visit. You can also turn a small room, garage, or basement into a gym and your guests never even have to know about it unless you want them to.

Use the Great Outdoors

If you’re fortunate enough to live in an area with decent weather most of the year, an outside gym may work. This is especially ideal for areas with moderate temperatures or warmer areas where workouts can be done in early morning or evening hours. If you don’t have a covered porch, consider building an overhang that will protect your equipment from the elements. If you work your outdoor gym in with clever landscaping, you can make it enhance your back yard rather than take away from it.

A home gym offers the convenience of working out at home while also saving the cost of a monthly gym membership. If you carefully plan your gym, you can create an area that will provide the workout experience you need while also adding to the charm of your home. Whether you choose your back yard, garage, or a room inside your home, you can create a gym that will fit your own unique style.

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How’s the market? Inventory is low and pending’s are up! It’s almost a mirror of the market in the beginning of 2022!

Homes are getting multiple offers again just in the past few weeks.

If you are a buyer, you should think about getting an offer in on a home now.

If you are a seller, you should think about getting your home ready for market now.

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This week’s stats by city: 

San Ramon: 

– 46 ‘For Sale’ 

– 59 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 15 ‘Sold’

– Average Sale vs List Price: 102% 

Dublin: 

– 30 ‘For Sale’ 

– 46 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 11 ‘Sold’

– Average Sale vs List Price: 101% 

Danville: 

– 66 ‘For Sale’ 

– 58 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 15 ‘Sold’

– Average Sale vs List Price: 100% 

Blackhawk: 

– 16 ‘For Sale’ 

– 8 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 0 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Sale vs List Price: N/A% 

Alamo: 

– 33 ‘For Sale’ 

– 16 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 3 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Sale vs List Price: 100% 

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1. Price it right

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4 Home Remodeling Projects You Shouldn’t Do Yourself

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Nothing can compare to the gratification that comes from successfully completing a home remodeling project yourself. Whether you’re retiling your bathroom or finishing a basement, there are many things you can accomplish yourself with hard work and determination.

However, there are a few things you should avoid trying to do yourself, whether for your own safety, your own sanity, or a combination of both. Here are some instances where you should seriously consider bringing in a professional before tackling a job yourself.

Electrical Wiring

Of all of the home remodeling projects you can turn over to a professional, electrical work is the most important. Attempting to do this work yourself can lead to serious injury and even death, so it’s extremely important to bring in a professional. A skilled electrician will also ensure the job is done correctly, which will reduce the risk of a fire and keep your utility bills low.

Plumbing

When your bathroom or kitchen remodel involves plumbing work, you’ll likely regret it if you try to do it yourself. You may think you can simply follow along with a do-it-yourself video or website article, but in truth, professionals have trained for years to do this kind of work. If your pipes aren’t fitted correctly, you could end up with a slow leak, causing your pipes to freeze in the winter and eventually break. When it’s time to reroute the plumbing during your remodeling project, call in a professional and save yourself future headaches.

Home Additions

If you’re adding a room onto your house, you could get yourself in hot water if you don’t work with a professional contractor. Contractors can handle securing the permits you’ll need to get the work completed and they’ll ensure the work follows local codes. This is important if you ever plan to sell the house, since potential homebuyers will want to see evidence that the work was done properly. It will also keep you in good standing with your homeowners association, if you have one, since they’ll know the work is being done correctly. Most importantly, you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing the construction will hold up over many years of use.

Tree Removal

Homeowners usually remove trees for a couple of reasons. The primary motive for removing a tree is that it has become damaged during a storm. However, trees can also be removed as part of a home remodeling project, especially when a deck or extra room is being added. It can be tempting to get out the chainsaw and cut the tree down yourself. However, this can be dangerous. Professional tree trimmers wear protective gear and use the right equipment to safely take a tree down. When you hire a professional tree-trimming service, you’ll stay safe and you’ll know the job will be done correctly.

The Bottom Line

While there are many home remodeling projects you can handle yourself, there are some jobs you should leave to the professionals. Make sure you thoroughly research local providers before choosing one and get more than one bid to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible.

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$500 Wayfair® Gift Card | 2 Winners
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Entry Dates: April 11-30
Drawing Date: on or around May 1

ENTER NOW

3 Must Do’s if Selling Your Home in 2023!!! 😊👍🏡

There are 3 key components to attracting buyers in today’s market PLUS a bonus thought, 3.5 to get your home sold for the highest price with the best terms in the shortest amount of time possible:

1. Price it right

2. Do inspections & disclosures before coming on the market

3. Make your home “show ready” to appeal to the most amount of buyers

3.5 Be open to creativity – maybe offer special terms and incentives for buyers

For more info anytime: 

📱(925) 899-0825 

📧 Jason@JasonCaskie.com 

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