Making the most of your home is the theory in our country right now. It used to be every five years that people could upgrade, but now with the impact on the housing community, people are staying and getting the most out of their homes. This includes remodels, home additions, landscaping, and anything and everything to make your home the palace you crave. Why go on vacation where you live in the lap of luxury and come home to regular everyday life? Create that luxury within your home and continue to enjoy the time you spend in it with your family.
What remodeling investments are hot right now that will improve the value of your home? Good question. Experts say there are seven main improvements you can make that will create value without taking on debt and won’t pay back in the long run.
Home Improvements to Consider
Home additions: This includes sunrooms, porches, sheds, bathrooms, bedrooms, and fun rooms that create a family space. Home additions can have a huge impact on your home environment. Adding a shed can be an inexpensive solution to a lack of storage and cabinets inside your home and garage. It’s often hard to find places for garden tools, boat supplies, kids’ outdoor toys, etc., so it all clutters up in the available space in your home. Sheds end this problem. You can build these in any size space you have, making it perfect for all different types of land configurations. Items like sunrooms and porches emphasize spending time with family, so those settings really drive home sales.
Bathroom Remodels: The best part of vacations are often the spa centers attached to hotels. Why not create this every day in your own home? Often, you can complete a bathroom renovation on a reasonable budget. Update fixtures, cabinets, storage space and, money permitting, bathroom area. Jets can add something to the bath/shower experience that nothing else can. Make your remodel a sanctuary where you can retire after long days.
Kitchen Remodels – Although this is a more expensive remodel situation, kitchen remodels tend to give you the greatest return on your investment. The kitchen is the center of most homes. In the kitchen, people gather to discuss the events of the day over a glass of wine and prepare dinner. Make remodeling decisions that make your life easier and create a space that is conducive to spending time together. Upgraded countertops and appliances help create a luxurious space.
Basement Renovations – Basements are one area that can greatly increase the value of your home. When considering remodeling a foundation, consider the needs of your family. Need space for a rec room, guest room, office, or even a study? This is the space to use for those needs. Unlike an addition, it keeps the square footage the same but improves the use of space.
Windows – This is a great upgrade to reduce heating and cooling costs as well as increase home value. If you can add windows with blinds between the panes, it will really increase the energy efficiency and overall look of your home.
Siding: The exterior of a home is often neglected. We do not live looking at it daily, so the needs it proposes go unnoticed. A new face in your home will drastically change the overall look of your home and add curb appeal. For a new homeowner, this is the first look they’ll get at their home and you want the first impression to be a favorable one to add to the overall attitude they have upon entering your home.
Roofing – This is one area in home improvement that is expanding like wildfire when it comes to materials you can use. However, traditional tiles are still available; metal, tiles and slate are becoming popular options. In fact, I passed a store that sold garden supplies and saw that its roof was covered in growing plants. Roofing is really diverse these days.
Your house is your sanctuary. No matter what home improvement jobs you choose, make sure they are improvements your family will enjoy for years to come. Don’t let the thought that your home won’t sell if it is listed turn you away from your dream home. Live in it while you live in it and worry about selling it when the time comes.
