A lot of home projects will add a ton of value to your home while also improving the quality of life that your family has. If you work on them then you can be sure to take advantage of the benefits while also being able to add some life to your tired property.
Remodelling The Kitchen
A lot of people consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home. For this reason, you need to focus on it as much as possible. Studies have shown that you can easily gain between 60-120% of your money back when the time comes for you to sell your home, and as long as you don’t go overboard, you really shouldn’t have a problem. You may think that a lot of people would prefer to have a deluxe kitchen when compared to a standard kitchen, but this is not the case at all. For example, if you have a country-style home then a new kitchen might not look the best and it may even disrupt the overall feel of your home. This is the last thing that you need, so take your time and make sure that you are choosing something that is going to reflect the values of your home as well as your personality.
Paint
When it comes to your home, you need to get a lot of bang for your buck. One way for you to do this would be for you to invest in some fresh paint. Modern colours can go a long way and paint itself is relatively cheap. If you look around and see dirt or even peeling paint then now is the time for you to get all of that sorted out.
Bathroom Additions
If your home has one bathroom then why not think about adding another one? Look at your under-utilized spaces, such as your closet or under the stairs. The cost of adding a bathroom will largely depend on the accessories you want, but you do have to remember that a second bathroom doesn’t need to be as grand or as luxurious as the main bathroom you have. In fact, you may even lose out on money by making it this way.
Driveway
If you have a driveway then this is a fantastic way for you to add more value to your home. Why not increase the value of your property by adding an interlocking driveway? This is a brilliant way for you to boost your home’s curb appeal.
Energy Efficient Windows
In this day and age, more and more people are trying to find homes that have a high energy efficiency rating. If you have windows that are single-pane and draughty then this will really deter a buyer. If you want to avoid doing this then you need to make sure that your windows are energy efficient. You also need to make sure that you check over your appliances too, as these will be left with the house and therefore need to align with your potential buyer’s likes and dislikes.
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We moved into our fixer upper home a year ago and have painted every wall and replaced all bathroom fixtures and cabinets. We added a bathroom, and replaced all the windows….I think we should be golden😉. The only major thing left is the kitchen and we need to save up to do that…( plus I need to work up the guts to be without a kitchen for months…)
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Oh, love these tips!
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Great ideas!
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Oh, definitely – upgrade that kitchen!
People often are curious about cooking, and they will entertain – sooner rather than later, too. Plus it’s where they’ll spend time with kids, either with their own, or with nieces/nephews or friends’ children. Especially around the holidays and Christmas cookie baking time.
Point is, the kitchen is central to al of this, and it naturally draws people to it. Make the room memorable Lots of light, if that’s possible.
I agree 100%!