In most of your homes is the theory in our country right now. It used to be every five years, and people could upgrade, but now with the hit on the housing community, people are staying put and making the most out of their homes. This includes remodels, home additions, landscaping and everything and anything to make your home into the palace you crave. Why go on vacations where you live in the lap of luxury and come home to the so-so everyday life? Create that luxury within your home and continue to enjoy the time you spend in it with your family.
What remodelling investments are trendy right now that will improve the value of your home? Good question. Experts say that there are seven main improvements that you can make that will create value without putting yourself in debt that will not be recouped in the long run.
Home Improvements To Consider
Home Additions: This includes sunrooms, porches, sheds, bathrooms, bedrooms and fun rooms that create family space. Home additions can impact your home environment tremendously. Adding on a shed can be an inexpensive fix to a lack of storage and closets inside your home and garage. It is often hard to find places for yard tools, boat supplies, kids’ outdoor toys etc……………………… so it all gets crammed into the available space in your home. Sheds do away with this issue. You can build them in whatever size space you have, so it is perfect for all different types of land settings. Items such as sunrooms and porches emphasize spending time with family, so those settings really drive home sales.
Bathroom Remodels: The best part of vacations is often the spa centres attached to the hotels. Why not create this every day in your own home? Usually, you can complete a bathroom renovation within a reasonable budget. Update fixtures, cabinets, storage space and, if the money permits, the bathing area. Jets can add something to the bath/shower experience that nothing else can. Make the remodel a sanctuary where you can retreat after long days.
Kitchen Remodels: Although a more expensive remodelling situation, kitchen remodels do tend to give you the most significant return on your investment. The kitchen is the centre of most households. In the kitchen, people gather to talk about the day’s events over a glass of wine and make dinner. Make remodelling choices that make life easier for you and create a space that is conducive for time together. Upgraded counters and appliances help to create a space of luxury.
Basement Renovations: Basements are an area that can significantly increase the value of your home. When considering a basement remodel, look into your family’s needs. Do you need space for a recreational room, a guest room, an office or even a study? This is the space to use for those needs. Unlike an addition, you are keeping the square footage the same but improving the use of the area.
Windows: This is a significant renovation to reduce heating and cooling costs, along with increasing a home’s value. If you can add windows with blinds between the glass, you can really increase energy efficiency and the overall look of your home.
Siding: Often, the outside of a home is neglected. We don’t live looking at it daily, so the needs it proposes go unnoticed. A new face on your home will dramatically change the overall look of your home and add curb appeal. To a new owner, this is the first look they will have of your home, and you want the first impression to be favourable to add to the general attitude they have going into your home.
Roofing: This is one area in home improvements that is expanding like wildfire when it comes to materials you can use. Traditional shingles are still available; however, metal, tiles and slate are becoming popular options. Actually, I drove by a store that sold landscaping supplies and saw that their roof was covered in growing plants. Roofing is truly diverse these days.
Your home is your sanctuary. Whatever home improvement jobs you choose, make sure they are upgrades that you are going to enjoy with your family for years to come. Don’t let the idea that your home will not sell if put on the market detour you from your dream home. Live in it while you live in it and worry about selling it if and when the time comes.