You
may be able to come up with an extensive list of improvements that you think
would enhance your home. However, many of these improvements can be incredibly
costly and time consuming, causing considerable inconvenience. The great news
is that there are many cost-effective ways to improve and add value to your
home, and many of these are free from the hassle of obtaining building permits, inspections and
approvals.
Adding
a deck
Adding
a deck to your home may be one of the things for which you do require a building permit -- so
seek out advice and check the regulations in your state or territory. When a
deck (usually made of wood, but composite decking is sometimes used) is added
to a house, additional square footage is created outside of your home and will,
almost invariably, increase its value. Another important point to note is that
a deck commonly appeals to home buyers and so, in many cases, the addition of a
deck offers good return on your investment.
Minor remodelling of your kitchen
Although
a kitchen overhaul can sound like, and often is, a massive job, it need not be
so. It is possible to update your kitchen by doing some comparatively simple
and cost effective things. For example, you could replace bench tops so that
they have modern surfaces like granite; change cabinets; or upgrade appliances
to newer and often more efficient and quiet varieties.
Basic
attic conversion
If
you are one of the fortunate people that has an attic, this often wasted space
can be converted into liveable space. One of the most popular ways of doing
this is to convert the attic into a bedroom, and some have even chosen to make
it the master bedroom -- complete with en suite and spacious cupboard/storage
space. As you would probably expect, such a project is likely to require a
building permit and can prove quite costly. If contemplating such a conversion,
look for ways of doing this cost effectively and without going ‘overboard’, as
so many people tend to do.
Painting
A
fresh coat of paint can almost instantly improve the appearance of your home.
When the paint job of a house is clean and fresh, the rest of the house can
suddenly seem more appealing and, by painting in a neutral colour (such as
beige), houses tend to appear larger and more inviting to buyers.
Paint
can also be used to cleverly disguise or enhance features of your home. By
using semi-gloss paint, walls seem brighter. However, if your walls are marked,
dented or have imperfections such as cracks, try painting with an eggshell
finish, as this can more effectively hide imperfections. Also, remember that
paints with a low-lustre finish can be washed lightly.
Landscaping
One
of the most cost effective ways to improve and add value to your home is with
landscaping. Landscaping is often simple and quite inexpensive and can
certainly enhance the appeal of your home from the street. Although it is quite
easy to get carried away with landscaping, a walkway to the front door, plenty
of attractive plants and fencing in the backyard are frequently acknowledged as
the best ways to improve your home.
Eliminate
clutter and clean, clean, clean
Even
older homes with dated appliances and features can look great when they are
sparkling clean and superfluous clutter has been removed. The ‘minimalist’ look
appeals to so many people because it promotes cleanliness and spaciousness.
Organised, tidy homes appear larger and more elegant than those that are
cluttered and chaotic in appearance.
When
thinking about cost effective home improvements, it is highly advisable to
always try to compare the expense of the improvement to the increased value
that will be added to the house. Sometimes, the improvements of which you dream
are ultimately not worth the cost.
Home
improvement can bring a lot of excitement and creativity and, when it is
well-planned, it certainly doesn’t need to cost you exorbitant sums of money.
The aforementioned areas of home improvement serve as a guide for key parts of
your home and can improve your home and enhance its value should you decide to
put it on the market.
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