Whether you’re looking to sell your home or just want to make it your own, you don’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on improvement projects.
Here are 6 projects you can undertake today to boost your home’s value.
1. Knock out a dividing wall
Open floor plans are huge these days. People don’t want a wall dividing their kitchen from their dining room or living room anymore. If you’ve got a closed-off kitchen that you wish were more modern, removing a non-load-bearing wall is an easy upgrade that can really open up the space and transform the feel of the entire house.
2. Replace appliances with stainless steel
Another way to modernize your kitchen without a complete renovation is to replace old appliances. Stainless steel has always been coveted for its clean, contemporary look, especially if you pair it with a new, easy-to-maintain quartz countertop. Finish it off with new paint for the walls or cabinets for a captivating look.
3. Become more energy efficient
Rising energy costs have made energy efficiency a major selling point in today’s housing market. The simplest way to go green is to replace incandescent light bulbs with long-lasting LED bulbs, while a bigger-but-still-manageable upgrade might be replacing your water heater with a high-efficiency unit.
4. Install modern plumbing fixtures
Modern faucets and showerheads with water-saving technology and touchless operation can make a kitchen or bathroom feel many times more luxurious. And a high-end toilet might not sound necessary—until you experience a heated seat and other amenities on a fixture that will look and work like new for years to come.
5. Let light in
Few things can change the feel of a room like natural light. Sun tubes, sometimes known as tubular skylights, are wide metal pipes with polished interiors capped with globe-shaped diffusers. They allow sun (and moon) light to illuminate a space without the cost or hassle of installing traditional skylights. Installing a sun tube is a simple project that can completely transform kitchen, bathroom or hallway.
6. Add a deck or patio
A simple outdoor addition can extend your house without actually changing the square footage. A deck or patio with room for entertaining and a built-in grill does can become an outdoor “room” that’s as much a part of your home as any other.
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