Renovations to a home can be expensive, but they are always worth it in the long term. The investment will pay itself back when you go to sell your house.
The following are five of the best home improvements that can help you to sell a house.
1) Replace windows and doors
Windows and doors play a significant role in determining how energy efficient a home is. Replacing windows and doors that aren’t insulated or energy-efficient with ones that are can greatly decrease a household’s fuel consumption every year, which means lower heating bills for homeowners – not to mention added insulation can also reduce noise from outside and extend the life of other components inside the house such as floorboards, tiles and skirting boards.
2) Add an extra bathroom
If there are only one or two bathrooms in the home, adding another will definitely add value. This is especially true if it’s easy to do so – meaning you’re not required to carry out major construction work. A powder room can also provide a lot of bang for your buck. They are small additions that allow homeowners to gain more storage space and they don’t have to be expensive either; they can be as simple as knocking down a wall between two cupboards or adding shelving next to the toilet.
3) Finish the evergoing basement project
If there is a space in your home that you use as storage, but could be living space instead, finishing it can add value. Basements are great for extra bedrooms or entertainment areas, and if the windows are big enough, they could even become another living room. Again, this doesn’t have to be expensive; you could finish it yourself with carpets and curtains or even paint.
4) Removing walls
There are a number of reasons why homeowners can benefit from removing internal load-bearing walls. In most cases, these walls create space for the installation of windows and doors but they also make homes appear more open plan and spacious. This is because it allows light to flow from room to room unhindered by a load-bearing wall that might be obstructing a window somewhere in between.
5) Add storage
Adding built-in storage throughout the home is one of the quickest ways to give your property a facelift. If you’re going to paint areas of the home anyway, then adding built-in storage – particularly in the bedrooms, kids’ rooms, or bathrooms is a simple way to score extra space without breaking the bank. Especially if you design your storage to be hidden, adding built-in cupboards can give rooms a more luxurious quality.
