Home Improvements to Bolster Your Property Value
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Your home is your pride and joy. You may be looking to make the neighbours jealous or to move to a new place you can call home. Major yet inexpensive refurbishments could give you a sizeable return for your time and money, and more than a few pounds can be saved if you are slightly handy yourself. Carefully considering your options as well as spending a bit of time and effort in your planning and conception phase can see massive savings in pocket and time.
Low-Maintenance Landscaping
A beautiful garden can ensure a stunning reception and first impression, and improvements can be made with little to no extra cost to you. Planting shade trees can provide the necessary habitats for local fauna, therefore making your home more valuable and desirable. Planting plants and trees that are native to your area can cut down on how much hands-on gardening the owners may need to do, as indigenous plants can basically be left to thrive on their own.
Replace That Shoddy Boiler
Your boiler is the heart of your home, and that is why inefficient or problem boilers need to be taken care of. Factors to consider are the number of people who will be using it. Will you be running on gas or electricity? How large is the area that you will be heating, and what will be most efficient for it?
Navigating the hazardous world of boilers may seem a bit daunting, which is why you should contact a qualified party like Boiler Central to assist with advice and some boiler quotes, taking much of the guesswork out of this step. They can assist you with any questions you may have, provide you with a range of boilers suited for all budgets, and offer multiple payment options with a finance option of up to 10 years. Buy your boiler online, hassle-free.
Small Bathroom Upgrades
Bathrooms seem to evolve quicker than most other room styles, and staying on top of these fashions doesn’t have to put you deeply out of pocket. Updating your bathroom is always a smart move, as it’s usually one of the smallest rooms in the house, and you don’t even need to do a complete remodel. Updating a few small things like replacing the wallpaper, replacing old lighting, re-painting guards and finishes, retiling the floor, and putting in a neat medicine cabinet can all give your bathroom a complete facelift.
Refresh Those Fixtures
Old and wobbly ceiling fans are not only eyesore and distractions – they also detract from your home value. Luckily, ceiling fans and lights are easy to replace but beware that a qualified electrician or a company such as PNP Electrical is always advised when going anywhere near live electricity. Replacing light fixtures for more energy-efficient and ambient lighting is another quick and easy way to modernise a home.
Kitchen Upgrades Are Game Changers
Not every family’s needs are the same, but with a bit of insight and forethought you can plan out some truly game-changing upgrades. Noticeable improvements to your kitchen could include new tiling, updating cooking equipment, or just replacing countertops. If you have an older kitchen, you could benefit from the addition of things like extractor fans, environmentally friendly dishwashers, and smart appliances. Not only will these additions give your home a more contemporary feel, but it
can also save on electricity usage over time.
Gorgeous Garages
Garages are one of the cheapest additions that a homeowner can make. Investing in home storage features will increase the appeal, convenience, and value of your house. If you are also upgrading any counters or cupboards in the house, these may be repurposed for additional storage in your new garage. Having a secure place to store valuables like vehicles and garden and home maintenance equipment is also a major bonus.
Home Security
The world is an increasingly scary place to live in, and beefing up your home security and weak entry points can score some big points in the security conscious, as well as give you and your family the security you need for a peaceful night’s sleep. Replacing wooden doors with those of steel, putting in burglar guards on windows, and hiring a security consultant would be the next steps the creating your private Fort Knox. Security lights can and should double as highlights to your meticulous
landscaping, giving your garden a glamorous night-time feeling.
A Lick of Paint
The walls of your home quickly lose their lustre, and if it has been more than a few years than your last coat of paint then it may be time to consider a facelift. Paying attention to the landscape and your neighbourhood, you should aim for colours that will complement their surroundings, and provoke an elegant and clean feeling to anyone looking.
Maintenance and repair of a home are essential. Don’t allow your home to look untidy, as untidy homes are hard to sell.
Fixing up your home may not be just a clever investment decision, but also a necessity if you don’t want maintenance to get away from you. Lots of thought, effort, and elbow grease can see your home transformed into a palace.
