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6 Renovation Tips to Increase Your Home’s Value

As they say, there’s always room for improvement, and we can relate this sentiment to the state of your home. So, take a look around and see what needs minor or major adjustments. Once you’ve done your inspection, you can now jump to planning your renovation projects.

Renovation Planning

Renovation projects may not only improve the comfort and efficiency of your house, but they can also greatly enhance resale value. Here are six tips for increasing the value of your home:

Go For Repairs 

Repairs are uninteresting, but upgrades increase the value of a property significantly. A house that requires a lot of upkeep after you move in will not entice potential purchasers. Flickering lights in a hallway or standing water in the basement may also be deal-breakers.

Begin by sniffing out the flaws in your own home, areas such as your roof, HVAC system, plumbing, electrical, and floors. As soon as you’ve tracked them down, begin the repairs so that future homeowners won\’t have to.

Invest in First Impressions

To persuade consumers, first impressions are essential. Show them an amazing curb as soon as they come into the driveway because they want a house they can be proud of, not an eyesore they need to deal with. House hunters nowadays begin their search on the internet. You\’re less likely to attract buyers if you don\’t post appealing photographs of your home\’s exterior on the internet.

Before you do a photo-op, consider improving your home’s exteriors such as the landscaping, the porch, steps and walkways, shutters and windows, the patio and deck. This way, you appeal to all types of home buyers!

Upgrade The Bathroom

If you want to attract prospective homebuyers, you should invest in a high-quality bathroom remodel. New plumbing, vanity renovations, new paint jobs, new faucets and showerheads, new flooring, new toilets, enhanced waterproofing, and maybe a luxury jacuzzi or steam shower are all standard requirements!

Improve The Kitchen

Be on top of your game by making your kitchen more efficient, beautiful, and modern. Kitchen renovations are the second most common type of home improvement in America and may also be cost-effective.

Upgrade or replace cabinet hardware and fixtures, contemporary appliances, new sinks, floors, countertops, backsplashes, and an island that is not only appealing but also easy to clean. These efforts will vastly improve your kitchen space.

Maximize Space

More room nearly always equates to more value. For one, finishing a basement and attic to make it more liveable are two of the most frequent ways to do this. For example, you may level the foundation of your basement and lay down tiles to make it more habitable. Installing another bathroom, adding a room over your garage, or enclosing a patio are all options to increase space.

Take the Eco-friendly Route

Switching to a green lifestyle may also increase the value of your property. You can achieve this by investing in energy-efficient appliances, installing a solar power system, improving insulation, and other measures. Furthermore, incentives can help make energy-efficient products and systems more affordable. What\’s good for the environment isn\’t always good for your money.

Conclusion

With these helpful home improvement suggestions, you can stretch your dollar further and receive a greater return on investment, but be careful not to rush into anything. A little study and cautious planning may go a long way towards avoiding pricey renovation blunders.

Are you looking for a remodel contractor? Design Miter Tile is the best tile and stone installer in Santa Clara County, offering competitive pricing and the highest level of workmanship. We can help you with your full bath, kitchen remodels, entryways and much more. Call us today at 408-903-8719 and let us help you with your next tile project!

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