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Simple Tips To Improve The Value Of Your Home

The cost to remodel a home can be very expensive. Homeowners can spend at least $25,000 remodeling a home. When you want to improve the value of your home, coming up with this amount, outside of going into debt, can be impossible. However, it is possible to improve the value of your home in simple ways.

Many people believe that they have to gut their entire home to increase the property’s value. Instead, simple fixes carried out on the exterior and the interior of a home can do wonders to not only the appearance of the home but also the home’s value. In fact, many of these tasks can be completed on your own.

Continue reading to learn how to improve the value of your home with a few simple tricks.

Improve Lighting

Fixing lighting fixtures is one way to improve the appearance of your home. In many cases, this only means updating the fixtures so they are more contemporary. In places that are dark, consider installing a skylight, which can provide natural light during the daytime. Velux skylights can be installed and are an excellent way to provide light in the home. They also come with covers that will allow you to determine how much light comes into the home.

Focus On Curb Appeal

The first thing the public sees when approaching your home is its exterior. Homeowners can improve their home’s curb appeal and its value by simply taking care of the yard. Minor landscaping like keeping the bushes pruned and the lawn cut can improve your home’s curb appeal. Trees and other debris that make the yard look messy should be cleared. The exterior of the house is also very important as well. Repairing the gutters and painting the exterior of the house can do wonders to freshen up the appearance of any home.

Replace Flooring

Another way to improve the value of a home is to invest in good flooring. Whether you choose to install wood floors or go with a simple carpet, you can actually include it as a feature of the home when listing it. In some cases, as is the case with wood flooring, it can add value to the home’s overall cost, as wood floors are very popular.

Install Blinds

Installing blinds is another easy way to improve the value of your home. If the current blinds are beginning to look worn or even outdated, installing new ones can also improve the overall appearance of the room. Today’s options in blinds are varied, and homeowners can easily find some that fit with the decor and style of their home. From your standard blinds to Roman blinds, you can change the character of the room to suit your tastes.

Paint Interior

A fresh coat of paint can dramatically improve your home’s appearance. If you are looking to sell your home soon, remember to keep paint colours very neutral. While paint colour is simple to change, a room that is painted with dark or bright colours can turn off a would-be buyer. If you want to go outside of the standard white colour, consider neutral tans, light blues, light greens, eggshell, or even beige. If you are not someone who wants to devote time to painting an entire home, then consider hiring professionals who can complete it within a few hours.

Simple Fixes For Added Value

Fixing up a house to improve its value can start with very simple maintenance tasks. Landscaping and maintaining the yard are easy ways to make the home appear well-kept. Applying coats of paint to both the exterior and interior are additional ways to freshen up the space. To add more value, consider updating fixtures and flooring to reflect a more contemporary look. While it might mean a lot of work right now, these quick fixes will add value to your home in the long run.

Gail P
I am a beachy type of person, living in Newport Beach, and oftentimes I’ll go for a swim with my daughter. When I’m bored, I’ll help make package boxes for my little girl’s sticker company on Etsy.