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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 11 hope starts here. 540.373.3223 WWW.RAPPAHANNOCKAREACSB.ORG WORKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF HOPE AND HELP. RAPPAHANNOCK AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD PAINT THE INTERIOR A simple and inexpensive way to spruce up your home is with a fresh coat of paint. If you're getting tired of the same old scen- ery, switch up the colors when you paint your home. Let your kids makeover their bedrooms with a fun color, a bright accent wall, a mural or even a chalkboard wall. If you plan to stay in your home for a while, you can play more with color and repaint once you plan to sell. If you plan to sell in the near future, you'll want to keep your color palette more neutral. ADD A PLAYROOM OR SUNROOM Adding a playroom or sun- room to your home can give your family more room to spread out. If you feel like toys are taking over your home, having a dedi- cated space for your kids to play can help. Adding space can give you extra room, which can help if you have multiple family mem- bers working or attending virtual school from home. UPGRADE YOUR KITCHEN Remodeling your kitchen can give you a comfortable place to prepare food and eat with your family. It can also increase the value of your home. Adding newer, more energy-efficient appli- ances can help make your cooking more efficient, save you money on energy bills and decrease your carbon footprint. "You've often heard that the kitchen is the heart of the home," says Wendy Shiflett, owner of Kitchen Krafters, "That is so true because it's a gathering place for most families. Upgrading a kitchen will add value to your home in more ways than just an increased selling price. When a kitchen is designed in a way that fits your personality, the homeowner enjoys that space much more, so there is just an overall sense of happiness while being in it." And Shiflett has some added advice when it comes to kid-friend- ly kitchen upgrades. "Regarding children in the kitchen, countertops with rounded edges are safest for them," she adds. "Also, upgrading to a quartz countertop gives parents a sense of relief when drinks are spilled...because quartz is virtually indestructible. Another idea in the kitchen for small children is having a cabinet of their very own at their eye level. It gives them the ability to reach their snacks or crafts, and they love it!" JOIN OUR TEAM! parent fredericksburg & family We are losing our beloved long-time calendar editor, but that opens the door to won- derful possibilities. Please send us your resume if you have a strong communications and digital background and are looking for a flexible, part-time job. We can't wait to meet you! We are looking for our next Social Media and Calendar Manager Send your resume to leighanne.vandoren@gmail.com