Home Improvements to Increase Your Home’s Value

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There are many different types of home improvement projects and many different goals. These projects can involve complete home remodels or small little weekend tasks. But what many of them have in common is the potential for increasing your home’s value.

If you’re planning to sell your house, you’re probably looking for ways to get the highest possible price for it. Even if you’re not planning on selling right now, making consistent improvements makes your home a more comfortable place to live, increasing its value.

With many projects to choose from, where do you start? We’ve rounded up some of the best home improvement jobs that increase value and comfort and have a good return on investment. Take a look and

New Windows and Doors

Replacing your Kitchener windows and doors is not something to just jump into without a second thought. It’s a big project, and windows particularly can be expensive. However, if your windows are up there in age and just walking by them makes a shiver run down your spine, it’s worth considering. Buyers may be turned off if they think a big project like window replacement is waiting around the corner for them as soon as they purchase a house. Even if they still consider buying it, they may ask for a price reduction.

Additionally, window and door replacement are two of the best projects for increasing your home’s energy efficiency. If you’re planning to stick around for a while, it will mean lower energy bills and increased comfort for you. If you plan to sell, that added energy efficiency will help increase your home’s value, and new windows and doors will help boost your curb appeal. It’s a win-win.

Fresh Paint

A little project like painting your home might not seem like it can stand up to a big project like window and door replacement, but it does. Painting to a light, neutral shade should always be done before listing your home to freshen things up and provide a blank canvas for potential home buyers to imagine their new life there. But if you can’t remember when your last coat of paint was, or you take a look around and notice how drab and chipped your walls have become, it’s time to freshen up.

Painting your home’s exterior is another great way to boost value. A fresh coat of paint indoors and outdoors really makes a house feel like new. Plus, for a seemingly small and simple job, the return on investment is high.

Bathroom Upgrades

Whether it’s a renovation or a remodel, it’s hard to go wrong when fixing up a bathroom. Updated bathrooms are a huge selling point. The bonus here is that both minor and major improvements will have a big impact.

From replacing the counters or the vanity to swapping out light fixtures or tiles, most bathroom upgrades come with a high return on investment.

Try out some or all of these improvements to increase your home’s value without sacrificing on your own comfort.