Home Improvements That Will Increase The Value of Your Home

Our homes always need maintenance and updating, and they also need updating every few years. Home maintenance can minimize expenditure and prolong the life span of materials and appliances when carried out regularly. However, everyday living requires replacing kitchens and bathrooms, including upgrading whiteware, fixtures, and fittings.

A healthy budget will be required to replace kitchens and bathrooms, so do your homework and save or borrow the funds to get the jobs done to a professional standard.

You may want to consider some home improvements that are additional to maintenance and replacement.

Top Home Improvements

Consider the following enhancements:

• Add an indoor liveable room – use the attic or basement
• Add an outdoor space – deck, balcony, pool, BBQ area
• Add an extension for another bedroom, bathroom, or reception area

Other improvements deal with your existing home to improve its appeal and eco-friendliness.

Remove Junk

Finally, any maintenance and replacement creates a lot of waste and junk. The benefits of junk removal include the following:

• Improves curb appeal – who wants to be looking at waste materials from a renovation?
• Provides more indoor space – remove the clutter and take it away from your home.
• Removing furniture and unused objects can allow more light inside, providing health benefits.

By removing junk from their homes, residents not only improve the functionality and appearance of their living spaces but also enjoy benefits to their health, mental well-being, and property value. What’s included in a junk removal service? See this full junk removal service guide.

Update Your Windows

Perhaps one of the simplest and most effective ways to increase the overall value of your home is to update your windows. Windows are aesthetically pleasing (or displeasing, depending on their condition) and affect your home’s ability to regulate temperature.

If you still have those old single-pane style windows that get frosty when it snows, it’s probably time to upgrade them.

Often, homeowners neglect to replace windows due to cost constraints and misconceptions about their installation. Still, modern glass is much more cost-effective to produce than it used to be, and the installation process is handled by experts who ensure you’re getting a perfect fit.

When you shop for windows, look for a company with a good reputation for quality and compare replacement windows’ costs with competitors to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

Walls, Ceiling – Repaint

As simple as it sounds, the paint in your home can seriously affect its resale value. Homes are more than just a place to sleep at night; they express ourselves and our lives.

Paint comes in many varieties, colors, and standards of quality, but no matter what variation you choose for your exterior and interior paint job, ensure it’s applied correctly. An uneven coat, paint splashes, and streaks can throw off an entire room.

Low-quality paint can dry unevenly and lose its luster as the drying continues. It can also begin to chip away very early on in its life, causing not only aesthetic displeasure (who wants to look at peeling paint?) but also more money in the long run.

Spend the extra money on high-quality paint, and you’ll boost your home’s curb appeal and overall value while saving yourself the future cost of replacing low-quality paint.

Applying the paint is just as important as the quality. Use even brush strokes and high-quality brushes, and use painter’s tape for crisp lines. Don’t forget to line your floors; you don’t want any paint on the new carpet.

Install An Air Conditioning System

One of the most coveted home improvements is a central air system. This alleviates the summer heat and makes your home’s living conditions more comfortable. It also adds a nice boost to your home’s overall value.

Buyers will be looking for comfort and security in their new home, and having an air conditioning system is a luxury not every homeowner has been afforded. Most centralized air conditioning units cost anywhere from about $700 to over $2,000, depending on the size and output of the unit itself.

If you invest in an A/C unit, it’s usually best to have professional installation, but it is possible to do it yourself. However, it’s best to leave some things to the experts. The last thing you’ll want to do when boosting your home’s value is generate more unnecessary costs.

Finish Your Basement or go up into the attic

Additional living spaces add value to a home.  Consider your basement or attic as spaces that could convert to another bedroom, a rec room, or a home office.

Basements often store household items that have been forgotten for years. Cleaning out and finishing your basement can create a new living space.

If you plan on finishing your basement, your first step should be to get a professional inspection to ensure no leaks. You don’t want a puddle of water under the carpet at your first Super Bowl party.

If your basement has a water problem, you’ll want to address it first and foremost. Once water is present, it can be hard to get rid of, and water damage can cause problems with carpets, electrical systems, etc.

Make a plan, get the basement inspected or waterproofed, and you’ll be on your way to a valuable addition to your home.

The attic could also be hiding a leak. Get the cavity inspected and the roof sealed or replaced before creating a liveable room. Remember to insulate the roof cavity to keep the room at an ideal temperature, whatever the weather.  A bedroom with an ensuite is suitable for attic spaces.

Update Electrics and Plumbing

Dated plumbing, appliances, and electrical systems can cause more issues than poor aesthetics.  They are a fire risk, and broken pipes can destroy building materials.

Get your plumbing and electrical systems inspected and updated if necessary. Replace or repair those old appliances to give your home a much-needed critical update to boost its value and liveability.