You’ve heard it before: A home is a person’s largest investment. Adding value to your house is a fantastic way to create wealth and security. But, it can also be a costly endeavor. Whether you intend to make your home more appealing or are just looking for ways to improve your living standards, here are some simple home improvement tips that can have a big impact on the value of your property.
Replacing Doors and Windows
Perhaps the most customizable—and cost-effective—home improvement tip, replacing doors and windows is an easy way to give your home a fresh look without burning your wallet. Whether you’re looking for a sleek, contemporary style or a more classic look, replacing doors and windows is a great way to create visual interest in your home. And if you choose to replace them with energy-efficient (and, therefore, more expensive) models, you’ll see payback on that initial investment over time in lower utility bills.
Painting
Whether you’re painting the interior of your home or the exterior, a paint job is a quick and relatively inexpensive home improvement tip that can add instant appeal while also helping to brighten up even the smallest of spaces. By selecting warmer tones like creamy beige or sunny yellow, you can create a more inviting space that instantly makes your home feel more spacious. Or make an upgrade by investing in some interior wall stencils.
Add Outdoor Lighting
Lighting makes a huge impact on how welcoming your house looks at night. There are so many affordable lighting options to make your house look warm and cozy—from fairy lights and string lights to colored bulbs that can be switched up from season to season.
Upgrade Your Bathroom Fixtures
Changing out your bathroom fixtures for something new will make all the difference in the overall look and feel of your bathroom. Not sure where to start? Try going with brushed nickel or brushed gold fixtures on your faucets and toilet handles. These metals are high on style and low in price, making them perfect for any budget.
Fix up Your Foundation
A lot of potential buyers immediately turn away from a house with a sagging foundation or cracks in the wall. It doesn’t mean you have to tear down the whole house (although that might be necessary). Usually, just replacing some of the support beams can fix up your foundation—and go a long way towards increasing your home’s value.
