DIY Home Improvement Projects that will Increase
Roll on a Fresh Coat of Paint
Freshly painted rooms look clean and updated. It’s one of the simplest, and cheapest DIY improvements of them all! With the average gallon of paint costing twenty bucks, you’ll be able to cover the whole house and still have plenty of money left over to tackle other projects. When it comes to painting you really want to think off the wall (pun intended) because there is more than one way it can increase the value of your home!
- Paint the walls--A neutral color will appeal to more people.
- Paint the trim-- A high-gloss white looks sleek and classic.
- Paint the kitchen cabinets--This is a room where every little improvement counts.
- Paint the front door--This is your chance to amp the curb appeal or add that pop of color you were tempted to use in the entire living room.
- Paint the exterior-It’s a bit of a larger and more expensive project, but if the exterior of your house could use a little facelift then just paint the whole darn thing! It could make a huge impact on the value of your home.
Small Bathroom Upgrades
There really isn’t a time when making a small, tasteful upgrade to a bathroom is a bad idea. Of course, you can do an overhaul if you need to say goodbye to a pink toilet or floral wallpaper. However, you don’t need a big budget to make modern updates. Small changes such as replacing dingy wallpaper with sleek subway tiles, and replacing dated lighting with modern fixtures will immediately update the room without denting your wallet.
Any Kitchen Upgrade Adds Value
Really, the kitchen is key. There are so many ways to improve the kitchen without doing a renovation. Start by swapping out just one item, such as a stained sink or an old oven for a shiny new stainless steel model. Paint the cabinets and upgrade the hardware. Any of these small changes can help you max out on your home’s value.
Cut Energy Costs
An energy-efficient home will save you money now, which can be used to make other updates and is more of a valuable and marketable asset in the long run. Of course, you can upgrade all your appliances and install solar panels. But there are also small ways to maximize the energy-efficiency of your home. Something as simple as an updated ceiling fan, or strategically planting trees to provide relief from the heat will lower energy costs during the summer months. And they’ll both add to your home’s aesthetic appeal.
Storage Solutions
Overstuffed closets, piles of ski gear, and towers of cardboard boxes
are all flashing warning signs that your house has negative storage
space. Not only does the increased storage space add massive value, but
they provide space to help keep your home clean and tidy.
Adding storage solutions to any room is great but, if you can only pick two, go for the master closet and a storage room. A custom his-and-hers walk-in is any homebuyer’s--or current homeowner’s-- dream. Enough said. An added area for year-round storage in a climate-controlled environment can be a game-changer for those looking to downsize but still have all those keepsakes they want to hold onto. Just make sure the storage system you put into place is structurally sound and can withstand moisture.
Landscaping
A little patch of green here and there can do wonders for the curb appeal of your home. But a place like Arizona isn’t well-suited for a lot of lush, water-loving landscaping. Pick some beautiful desert plants that require less water and maintenance, like Beargrass and Rosewood bush.
Keep Up with Maintenance and Repairs
Small home repairs might not seem important but think of it like this. If every room has one thing broken, then don’t you have a whole house full of problems? When you’re trying to sell, these little “charming quirks” will send the message your home hasn’t gotten the TLC it needed. Even if you don’t plan to put your house on the market soon, keeping up with your home’s problems eliminates larger complications down the road when you do decide to pitch a sign in your front yard.
