If you’re thinking about selling your home, or even if you plan to live in the house for years to come, you can make improvements to increase the property value. Whether you choose to take care of the upgrades yourself or hire professionals for the job, here are a few projects that add value to your home.
Improve Your Entryway
Because the front door is the first thing a visitor to your home will see, boost the value of your property by making the entrance look welcoming. Paint the front door a bold new color that compliments the style of your home. Clean the light fixtures or, if it’s time for an update, install new ones. Add a new doormat with potted plants on either side of it.
Add Value to Your Home by Renovating the Kitchen
Because kitchens are busy places, updates and renovations will add value to your home. Hire a contractor and undertake an entire kitchen remodel or handle a few do-it-yourself projects on the weekends. You might sand and repaint your cabinets, install new lighting fixtures, replaced the cabinet hardware with more modern pieces, update the sink and faucet, and replace the flooring.
Remove Popcorn Ceilings
Few things show the age of a home quite like popcorn ceilings. This style was used from the 1930s until the 1990s, but it is no longer a desirable feature in modern homes. Spend the weekend removing the popcorn ceiling or hire a professional to handle the job. If you decide to tackle the project yourself, test the ceiling to make sure it doesn’t contain asbestos before you get to work.
Add Value by Painting Your Home
Painting a room is a great way to add value. Paint hides flaws, makes the room look new, and can add personality. For a quick and easy project, create an accent wall with paint or wallpaper. This can change the focal point of a room and you can arrange the furniture to highlight the accent wall.
Maintain the Landscape
Keeping your landscaping neat and attractive is a great way to maintain your property value. Fresh mulch, bright green plants, and bold flowers make the entire property look like it is well-cared-for. Keep the grass trimmed and the shrubbery pruned away from the sides of the house. Cut back limbs if they’re overhanging the roof or the driveway.
Finish the Basement to Add Value to Your Home
Boost property value by adding usable square footage to your home. Finishing the basement is a great way to do this. You might create a guest bedroom downstairs or turn part of the space into a home office. To make your basement more enjoyable, convert the space into a home movie theater or a game room with comfortable couches and dimmable lighting. Another option for the basement is to create a bar or wine cellar for entertaining guests.
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