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I can\u2019t even put into words the excitement we felt as we talked about this momentous occasion. Then, we discussed the graduation party we\u2019ll be hosting to celebrate our son\u2019s achievement. We had a ball making our guest list and talking invitations, decorations, food, drinks and music. And then, of course, we talked about all the home improvement projects that need to be completed in time for graduation.Our house looks pretty great as it is, but we\u2019ve been meaning to spruce it up for a while. We took a look around the house and decided to paint the family room and kitchen, power wash the patio, clean the windows, give the finished basement a makeover and change out the faucets in our main entertainment area (in our house, that\u2019s the kitchen and family room). We decided that we\u2019d better start moving forward right away to make sure everything is completed in time for the big party. As you know, I\u2019m pretty handy, so I\u2019ll be doing some of the work myself. My wife will wash all the windows and give the place a good scrubdown, and we\u2019ll hire other professionals to do the rest.Originally, we finished the basement when my children were little and haven\u2019t touched it ever since. Consequently, my wife and I never entertain in the basement. When we decided we\u2019d host a graduation party, we realized we would be silly to miss out on updating such a spacious area where our guests can chat and mingle. Now, there\u2019s nothing wrong with the basement: It\u2019s just outdated, and celebrating my son\u2019s transition into adult life seems like the perfect time for a grown-up makeover. I envision a new pool table over to the right, a sleek bar area (complete with an ice cube dispenser), a small dishwasher and a new bar sink. And, I think I\u2019m going to give myself a little present: A big TV monitor. (After all, soon, I won\u2019t be paying tuition!)The bathroom in the basement needs some work, too. The toilet is too low, there\u2019s a Jacuzzi tub that nobody ever uses anymore and the bathroom sink and fixtures look dowdy. Since I\u2019m a licensed plumber, I\u2019ll tackle all the plumbing work in the basement bathroom. First, I\u2019m going to replace the toilet with a new, comfort height model, and I\u2019m going to tear out the tub and replace it with a big shower with lots of jets. Then, I\u2019ll finish the remodel by replacing the sink and faucets. My wife loves the look and function of brushed nickel, so we\u2019ll take a ride to our Cooper Mechanical showroom and choose some updated models that will give the bathroom some style. While there, we\u2019ll select new faucets for the kitchen and bar area upstairs.What are you planning this spring? Do you have a child graduating from high school or college? Maybe you\u2019re just looking forward to spring and all the good times associated with warm weather. Whatever you\u2019ve got in the works, take a moment to look around your home and garden. Now is the time to plan the remodel, sink repair in Easton or boiler replacement in Doylestown you\u2019ve been dreaming about \u2013 before you start entertaining. You\u2019ll be glad you did! "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Give Yourself a Graduation Present With a Home Remodel","item":"https:\/\/coopermech.com\/give-yourself-a-graduation-present-with-a-home-remodel\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]