Spring is one of the best times of year to undertake home renovations inside and out. Whether you’re looking to refresh the space you live in or you’re looking to build additional value before you sell, here are some renovation ideas.
EXTERIOR
The exterior of your home can play just as large of a role as the interior when it comes to your home’s perceived value. A bad paint job and cemetery of dead plants can deter buyers, even if you’re boasting a full renovation inside.
Recently sold by Nate Minkel, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
• Gardening And Landscaping
Gardening and basic landscaping can add value to just about any home, and there are many options to consider when it comes to choosing the plants. If you want your garden to look good all year round, you’ll want to consider succulents and perennial flowers. Succulents have the added bonus of being drought tolerant, which we know, is always a good thing.
• Repave Your Driveway
It’s impressive how a driveway re-pave can instantly help the curb appeal of a home. The pavement on your driveway can get worn over time, and it’s often necessary to redo it a few times. This will help to ensure that your yard has a well maintained look.
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• Repaint Your Home
Your home’s exterior condition plays a large role in it’s perceived value – chipped and fading paint sends a bad message to potential buyers. While professional painting may cost several thousand dollars, that cost can easily be recouped when it comes time to sell. A well done paint job also helps seal your home from the elements, thus assisting in preventing costly repairs to your exterior walls. The color you choose can also affect the value.
• Consider Adding An Arbor
An arbor can greatly improve the appearance of your yard, and it’s great to add vines that grow along your arbor. There are many types of arbors that you can choose from, and they go great with yards that feature a path.
Recently sold by Juliana Lisheski, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
• Repaint Your Front Door
Most people choose a neutral shade close to the color of the rest of the home, or a natural wood tone, but color options are almost limitless. Sometimes a pop of contrasting color can do wonders for a otherwise neutral looking home.
• Build a Deck, or Re-Finish the Deck You Have
Not only can you use this right away for the upcoming summer months (think epic barbecues), but a deck adds a fair amount of value to a home compared to the cost to build. If you’re handy, you can even cut this cost by building it yourself. If you already have a deck, now is the time to see if the sealant needs to be stripped and re-done. Keeping the deck in tip-top shape is as much an aesthetic duty as it is for safety. Choose a sealant based on the type of wood your deck is constructed of to keep the integrity of the wood intact, and read reviews before settling on a sealant brand and type.
• Additions
If you’ve been toying with the idea of putting on an addition, now may be the time. Though the cost can be significant for a large addition, the cost is almost always recouped at the time of sale as a larger, more spacious home can be a big deal to a buyer. Do your research when hiring a contractor and ask around before committing.
INTERIOR
Open those windows and whip out a spring cleaning checklist, or make your own. Here are our top picks for all-inclusive spring cleaning checklists:
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