High-Value Renovation Projects for Your Home

Home renovations are the quickest way to add value to your property while creating a more comfortable living space. But, boosting the aesthetics isn’t enough; homeowners should also aim to increase the utility of their properties and allow these homes to speak for themselves about how much they’re worth and how long they’re going to last.

These are the top projects you can do for any property that will increase your home’s value while also adding beauty and utility to it.

Fantastic New Garage Door

A garage door can do many things for a home. Increasing security, keeping out moisture, heat, and insect life, these doors have to be functional and well-sealed to offer all of the benefits we need from them. On top of this, they should also be aesthetically pleasing so that our curb appeal isn’t hindered by an off-white door or a dent from an issue with your breaks.

Consider looking into garage door installation costs, and consider how much of a selling point this can be for your area. This is an especially important replacement if you live in a city with rough winters or that is prone to hurricanes since it gives potential buyers the security of knowing their belongings and vehicles will be safe.

Minor Kitchen Remodels For Larger Profit

A kitchen remodel is one of the top things people love to do when it’s time to update their homes. However, many don’t realize that a minor kitchen remodel brings in a higher profit than a full kitchen remodel, saving you time and energy, and allowing potential buyers to consider what they can do to put their fingerprints on the property.

For this small remodel, you can look into updating the cabinets with a new stain or paint color, replacing any fixtures, and possibly updating a couple of the appliances. Rather than gutting the kitchen, this allows you to focus on a handful of smaller projects that will build up to a better-looking kitchen.

A Roof To Keep The Home Up to Date

Your roof pulls a lot of weight when it comes to your home’s value. Not only does it insulate and protect your home from leaks and rot: but having an out-of-date roof can lower the value of your property between ten to twenty thousand dollars. This is a huge drop in value most people don’t want to see. This can also decrease interest since many buyers don’t want to think about replacing their roof the moment they buy their home.

Purchasing a property is already so expensive, and adding on the cost of updating to barrel roof tiles will quickly leave buyers short on a lot of money. This idea may encourage buyers to try and talk the price down lower. It’s best to avoid this entirely by replacing the roof before this could become a problem.

Create Niche Spaces Without Losing Rooms

If you’re trying to create a better way to sell, consider changing the home’s layout.  Many buyers don’t want the classic arrangements of a property anymore, especially since a large portion of people are working from home.

A good way to show this, especially if you’re setting up your home to sell it, is to transform an area that’s not a bedroom but is unused space like a dining room into a home office. This has more utility if you’re closer to a city and can be an awesome way to transform your home into a more future-oriented one without having to make any huge changes.

Floors That Allow A Space to Feel Timeless

Consider the floors of your home, and allow them to make the space feel unique and timeless. You can do this by putting in a type of floor that’s highly resistant to scuffs and scrapes while also looking beautiful. An awesome way to do this is faux wood floors, but keep in mind the wood color and finishings of the rest of your home. In addition, allowing your home to look like it was designed purposefully ensures that it looks more expensive.

Boost Energy Efficiency With Smart Products

Smart products like a smart thermostat will aid your home in seeming more updated and will be a major selling point to buyers. People want their homes to be up to date and function beyond what they were capable of ten or fifteen years ago. You can also clarify that these are eco-friendly and great ways to help people save money on monthly heating and cooling costs.

Your Home’s Remodel Should Be Profitable

Every change you make to your home should add financial and aesthetic value. Remodels with purpose can ensure that your property sells faster and gains more interest so that you can hopefully spark a bidding war. So plan, update carefully, and reap the benefits!

Andrea Erickson is a contributor to Innovative Building Materials. She is a blogger and content writer for the real estate industry. Andrea is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that increase property value, maximize energy savings, and turn houses into homes.