What updates add value to a home?

Thinking about updating your home?

Looking for ways to make your home more inviting for your family and friends while also adding as much value as possible?

You may be looking to sell your home or just seeking cost-effective ways to make improvements that add value. In either case consider your circumstances, these steps and take steps that make the most sense.

How to Add Value to Your Home

To get the Best Return on Investment  consider these simple Ideas:

INSIDE – Home Improvements that ADD Value to Your Home

1. Clean, – Re-grout and Caulk

   • HomeDepot sells sulfumic acid Grout Cleaners that work best

2. Take down Outdated Wallpaper

3. Paint Trim and Doors – as needed – use neutrals

4. When flooring is worn out consider replacing

   • laminated wood flooring is a popular and low cost

5. Stage your Home

6. Consider Kitchen or Bath Remodeling as needed.

   • Cost Savings: Refacing cabinets can be budget friendly.

   • Replacing old Hardware (Handles) with New will modernize on a budget

   • Replace Faucets as needed

7. When your home is 25 years old or more consider Window Replacement

   • In Hurricane areas Window Replacement using Impact Windows can return up to 75% of the expense in added home value while lowering energy costs 25 – 50% if you use Low-E Glass

To Learn More Check out

The Ultimate and Complete Guide to Window Replacement

OUTSIDE – How to Add Value to Your Home

1. Pressure clean, Remove Rust Water Stains, then consider Painting

   • Lower Costs – repaint just trim and accents

2. Thoroughly weed, add fresh landscaping, plus a few bags of mulch

   • A few well placed bright flowers are low cost and make a big impact on Curb Appeal

3. Add Seating to the front Entryway and take steps to bring your style out

4. Add some low-cost Hardscaping

For more on Curb Appeal check out:

Front Door Curb Appeal – The Complete Guide (Plus 50 Photos)