5 Ways to Add Value to Your Home This Weekend . . .
Are you looking for cost-effective ways to add value to your home? Would you like to increase your potential selling price without spending an arm and a leg or promising your firstborn?
When it comes to renovating, costs can spiral out of control faster than a politician changes positions (cheap shot, but hard to resist 😉). Especially considering the high cost of living ascending new heights, I created this list with frugalness top of mind!
1. Paint your front door.
It’s amazing what a difference a good first impression makes. Normally, I advise sticking to neutral tones when painting inside or out, but when it comes to your front door—have no fear and go bold! When you go to the paint store, take a photo of your home with you and ask a paint salesperson for advice about what’s popular in general and what can work for your home in particular.
No matter what color you choose, a fresh coat of paint will make your home look more modern and fresh.
2. New shower heads and toilet seats
Simple changes, but so often overlooked. You can buy new showerheads and toilet seats for a relatively small cost and instantly make your bathroom appear more modern without undertaking a full renovation. For bonus points—update the shower curtain while you’re there.
3. New kitchen cupboard handles.
Did you know that most kitchen cupboard handles are a standard size? And you can buy new, modern handles at most large hardware stores starting at around $5 each. Most handles can be taken out and replaced with nothing more than a screwdriver.
Tip: Take one of your old handles along to the store with you to ensure you buy the right size. Also, you may need a small saw to cut the screws on the new handles down to size—so check that you have one or buy a cheap one while you’re at the store as well.
4. Invest in storage.
You would be blown away by how much value you can add just by de-cluttering. Effective storage clears floor space, making your home feel bigger and more spacious. Go one step further and donate anything you haven't touched in 12 months to your local charity. Someone out there probably needs it more than you.
5. Find more sun.
The 2 most important (and valuable) property features are sun aspect and location. With that in mind, are there trees on your property stopping your home from getting as much sun as it should be? Give them a healthy trim to maximize your sunshine. It's cheap to hire power tools for this sort of thing. Or invest in your own so you can keep on top of overgrown trees and hedges in future. Please stay safe though! If you would rather hire a professional, contact me and I'll put you in touch with a local arborist who can help.