Creative Ways to Increase Your Home Value
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Creative Ways to Increase Your Home Value

Home improvement projects are on everyone’s to do list during spring and summer. With home improvement projects comes an increased home value (unless your this guy). Renovations also take add a personal flair to a house and give the homeowner an added sense of accomplishment. While many people think that home improvements can become a huge finical burden, but there are many cost-effective ways for home improvements. 

Low Cost Home Improvements ($100-300)

 

Landscaping

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Minor landscaping improvements around the house can add up to a big change for your home. Low-maintenance plants such as drought resistance plants and perennials can be a viable option for those of us without a green thumb. Most low maintenance plants will provide a splash of color to your yard while not sucking up tons of water or requiring a lot of trimming and pruning.

Add More Light

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Adding more light to your home makes a more inviting and welcoming place. Both natural light and florescent light will help create a visual aid to enhance the quality of the room. The light will also make a room look larger and make a room have a more inviting atmosphere. Light fixture designs can also add a bit of flair and class to any room needing a little TLC.

Paint

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Painting is one of the easiest ways to improve your home. The average cost of a gallon of paint is about $30 so the hardest part of painting might be choosing a color. There are multiple methods to pick a paint color but be sure to test the paint on the wall to get a better idea of how the paint will look.

Maintenance

One of the most important things to do for a house is to not put off maintenance and repairs. By fixing problems as they arise or even before they occur, you can save yourself a headache and money in the future. During a repair, you can easily come up with other ideas for home improvement.

 

Larger Home Improvements ($300-$800)

 

Kitchen Updates

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For most homes, the kitchen is the mecca of the household universe. The kitchen is where families cook, eat and share memories. A dull kitchen can detract from your home value and your peace-of-mind. Kitchens are generally ranked as one of the most important rooms to renovate for home improvements. During a kitchen renovation, there are many different items to major update such as countertops, appliances, and cabinets. These updates, combined with smaller updates, can create your dream kitchen.

Bathroom Updates

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Bathrooms, like kitchens, can benefit from even minor renovations. A simple change such as new backsplash or new decorations can make a huge change in the appeal of the bathroom. A key in the bathroom is replacing old fixtures so the bathroom stays modern and fresh. If you are looking to spend a little more than just focusing on the basics then features such as skylights and tile floors can be used to increase the value of your bathroom.

Flooring

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Flooring is a crucial element in any house. Old and rough flooring can detract from the most amazing rooms. Replacing old carpets with new carpets can improve the value and look of your room. In addition, ripping up old carpet to expose hardwood floors can also be an option to give your room a new update. Placing an area rug will also allow a new design to a worn down floor.

Utilize Your Basement

Finished Basement

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Using the basement as a room for storage can be effective, but transforming your basement into an extra room can add extra value and appeal to your home. Adding a bar or creating a “man cave” will turn your unused space into one of the best social spots in your home. Some basements will require little work to turn into a functional room while other may require more. It is always important to remember to attempt to leave a lot of space in the basement to create and open feel and ensure that the basement is well lit.

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