It’s easy to get swept away with
improving our homes at the start of each new year. We tend to throw our time
and efforts into planning lavish updates and how to make our homes appear more
luxe, eager for a new year’s resolution that will last.
Fast forward to a few months down the
line, and many of us find that we still haven’t made a start on them.
Don’t worry if you fall victim to this. By limiting your home improvement to-do list to a much smaller
‘do-able’ list, you’ll find your plans are much more manageable.
They key is to look at the ones which
will instantly add value, in terms of your own enjoyment and for the house
price.
Below are five key improvements which
are completely worth your time, effort, and money.
1. Look at door
replacement
Although not always the first thing on
your mind, the doors you have in and around your home make a huge statement. Your
front door is one of the main doors you should pay attention to, after all, you
know what they say about ‘curb appeal.’
With this in mind, it’s important to
make sure your front door is in excellent condition.
Your front door will represent your
home, so a smart design representative of the theme of your home is a must.
Ensure you assess all the doors around
the home, too. Back and front doors work well when they let light in through
window panel use, and bedroom doors should be solid and well-painted.
2. Update your patio
If you want to make a great first
impression to any guests, the outdoor additions to your home should top your improvement
list.
You would be surprised at how much
neighbors can judge you and your home from peeking in at your yard. Look at
working on creating a neater, tidier backyard complete with a beautiful patio
this summer. When it comes time to sell your property, potential buyers will be
much more enthused if they know they don’t have to plan in a full outdoor
makeover project.
Above all, having a backyard complete
with decking areas, neat fences, luscious grass, and pretty flower beds is a
joy all round to spend time in.
3. Make use of unused
space
Do
you have an attic or a basement which doesn’t get any use, other than for
storage? If so, make it something to update this year if your funds allow. By
utilizing this unused space, you can create an extra bedroom, an office, or
even a home gym.
Of
course, this project requires a lot of work, and it depends on what state the
spaces are currently in. Attics which have been unused for years tend to have
layers of dust, but they will also need checking from unsafe flooring and holes
in the roof.
It's
wise to bring in the experts to ensure your attic is a safe place before
starting any renovation tasks. For example, attic projects services, such as Attic
Cleaning Company, will fully provide
all cleaning and attic insulation needs.
4. An extra bathroom
Whether you have a growing family, or
just want to make use of the space in your home, adding an extra bathroom is a
worthwhile home update.
You’ll find that many new home
developments are built with homes that either has a downstairs bathroom or an ensuite
to the main bedroom. The demand for homes with two bathrooms is increasingly
growing, and no doubt it will increase the value
of your home significantly.
5. Add decking to your
garden
We mentioned above that any outdoor additions are vital for updating your home,
so following on from this is to invest in decking. Perhaps you already have
decking in your rear garden which needs improving, or, you may have suitable
space to create a decking area.
If you implement a large wooden decking
area to your garden, it instantly creates a new space designed to relax, host BBQ’s or use as a place
for children to play away from the grass. That aside, good quality decking can
work wonders to create a smart new layout and structure to your garden.
