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If you are like most homeowners interested in renovating your home, you most likely have a set and finite budget. This means that you need to prioritize your remodeling projects, rather than remodeling the entire home at once. While renovations should make your home more pleasant and functional for your family, another important way to prioritize is to focus on the renovations that are the most likely to boost your home's value, netting you more money once you decide to sell. Here are three ideas for renovations that will help increase your home's value.
1. Replace Old Windows
Replacing old windows with newer models is a smart move for a few reasons. New windows tend to be much better insulated and more energy-efficient than older windows, which will reduce your energy costs. New windows can also improve your home's appearance and curb appeal. If you are planning to sell soon, your new windows will also appeal to buyers who will enjoy their appearance, knowing that their energy costs will be reasonable, and the peace of mind from knowing they won't have to replace the windows themselves.
2. Open Up the Space
Another smart investment is to have walls knocked down where appropriate in order to open up the space and create an open floor plan. Open floor plans are extremely popular with buyers, making even a small home feel less cramped and more filled with light. Open floor plans are especially ideal for families, allowing you to keep an eye on your kids playing in the living room even while you're working at your computer in your office nook or making dinner in the kitchen.
Just be sure to work with a professional remodeling company, to ensure the walls being removed aren't necessary to your home's structure and get the look you really want for your home.
3. Plant Some Trees
While indoor renovations and improvements are important, don't overlook the importance of your landscaping. One easy way to boost your home's value is to plant some trees. Home buyers love lots with trees because they are beautiful to look at, provide natural cooling and shade in the summer, and offer privacy. And until it's time to sell, you and your family will get to enjoy the trees yourselves.
These renovations are smart investments. They will not only make your home a better place to live now but will also help improve the overall value of your home. For more information and assistance with your renovation projects, contact your local renovation contractor today.
Share11 November 2018
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
