Home improvements can be expensive, but for the most part, they make for a great investment. Should you find yourself having to move, well-made home improvements can add value to your home, allowing you to get back as much as 70% of what you originally spent. Now, the question is what improvements pay off and which ones can you skip completely?
New Kitchen
A new kitchen or an improved one is always an excellent attraction for would-be homeowners. Note, though that you shouldnt go overboard with the improvements. Opt for DIY techniques that will create a blend in form and aesthetics. Following are simple kitchen improvements that can work wonders without being too expensive:
- Add more cabinets, you can never have too much space in the kitchen.
- If youre selling the appliances along with the house, make sure that the appliances are energy efficient.
- Power outlets are also crucial if youre in the position to add to them, then definitely take this opportunity.
- Replace the faucet youll find that many home buyers automatically gravitate towards the sink because this is essentially the center of the kitchen.
- If youre not using the triangle technique yet do so! Essentially, this means that the kitchen sink, the gas range, and the refrigerator should be placed in such a way that they form a triangle in the kitchen. This facilitates movement from one task to another when cooking.
- Add new paint to the walls, the kitchen cabinets, and every other available surface. You might be surprised at how refreshing this can make the room look.
- You can also try updating the hardware by that, we mean replacing the old knobs and handles or polishing them if they still look good.
Landscaping
A good garden is always a draw but again, you dont have to go overboard. Typically, would-be buyers are drawn towards small to medium-sized gardens that dont require extensive work but look good nonetheless. Here are a few tips to help you with the landscaping:
- Focus on pruning your plants to give them that well-cared for look.
- Go for a variety of plants but make sure that theyre all easy to take care of. Ideally, you should only include plants that can generally take care of themselves.
- Landscaping doesnt always have to involve tons of plants. You can opt for a stone-themed landscape with a conservative amount of plants thrown in. Too many plants can make it seem expensive to maintain, especially when it comes to water
No need to hire a professional for these improvements basically, whatever works for you will do. Keep it simple and clean, and your home value will benefit from it.
Conservatory
Additional space is always welcome and a conservatory is essentially defined as an additional room in the house. It can be used as a sunroom somewhat like an extension of the living room where homeowners can relax. Originally however, conservatories were regarded as greenhouses where homeowners can grow fruit-bearing plants or vegetables to supply the kitchen.
If you want to improve the value of your home the latter version is definitely better. Most homeowners are willing to spend the extra few thousand to have a conservatory that will pay for itself in terms of savings when it comes to food.
Of course, if you intend to use the conservatory as a sunroom youll need to be more careful about this upgrade. Typically, conservatories dont add value unless youre located along the beach or in a scenic location. With buyers usually choosing homes for the scenery, a conservatory would be considered an advantage.
When it comes right down to it, you dont have to spend a small fortune in adding value to your home. For the most part, even DIY projects will make your home more pleasurable to live in.
