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Topic description: If you’ve been stuck at home doing office work for the better part of the year, isn’t it about time to embark on a little home improvement to get your hybrid work-and-living space up to snuff? With a little time and money, you can invest in making your home a better place to live and work. You can also think of this project as something that will bear fruit in the future, when you decide to sell your home. Many such projects do add value to the house. You don’t need to tear down walls or install a new HVAC system – some of the most uncomplicated DIY projects will make your home more comfortable and marketable. Here are 5 home improvements you can do on your own.
People have been staying at home for the better part of the year and with the growing number of companies now allowing their employees to work from home on a permanent basis, it’s time to focus on a little home improvement.
With a little time and money, homeowners are investing in their houses and making them a better place to live. They are also considering the benefits of minor improvements to their home to make it more attractive to potential buyers.
Whether homeowners want to list their home on the market in 2021 or sell long after, many DIY home improvement projects can be done to add value to the house. While there is no need to tear down walls or install a new HVAC system, a home’s value can increase with simple DIY projects.
Besides making the home more comfortable and marketable, there are other great reasons to improve the comfort of a home. A good homeowner keeps a record of all the remodels, renovations, and updates made to the house over the years. They are also well aware of the projects that will yield the best return on their investment.
Many of the projects that add value to a home are not complicated. Today, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Caliber Realty recommends five DIY projects that will increase a home’s value.
- Spruce up the yard
First impressions matter and that goes for the curb appeal of a home. First, scrape off any flaking paint on exterior walls and patch it up. If the property has a lawn or a front yard, cut, mow, and landscape to make it picture-perfect. Add some potted plants for an inexpensive option. Homeowners who want to invest more time and money can set up a backyard fire pit or plant shrubs or bushes. Show buyers what they can do with the space with some gardening inspiration.
- Add lighting
Brighten the home without breaking the bank by opening windows, cleaning skylights, and changing or removing outdated curtains. Homeowners with dated light fixtures on their ceiling can update them with something a little more minimalist, eye-catching, or modern.
Another relatively easy change a homeowner can make is to replace light fixtures with LED bulbs. Not only do they reduce the cost of electricity, but the house will be sold much sooner. If you have more money to invest, consider smart lighting or dimmers.
- Update the bathroom
Bathrooms are the sanctuary of the home and, therefore, should not be ignored. Next to the kitchen, it’s what buyers are most interested in viewing. Make sure it’s spotless at all times. Check for leaking taps and poor drainage. Instead of completely retiling the bathroom, recaulk gaps around the toilet, tub, and shower for waterproofing. Replace outdated faucets with newer, more functional sets. Scrub away the dirt between the floor and shower tiles and touch up the grout as well.
- Give the kitchen a new look
With all the cooking and entertaining, the kitchen is one of the busiest parts of a home. It’s also the top area of the house buyers are interested in. Paint kitchen cabinets, cover old flooring with a modern carpet, replace the faucet, and swap out knobs and handles for a more contemporary design. Homeowners who want to invest more may wish to replace their countertops with a sturdy butcher block or porcelain, which mimics the look of marble but requires little maintenance.
- Paint
A fresh coat of paint works wonders for any part of the home. Painting interior rooms, the fence, the exterior, or even the front door is one of the easiest projects that can be done to increase a home’s value. For most rooms, choose a matte neutral shade, such as gray or taupe. Lighter and brighter tints will make rooms appear larger and more inviting than darker colors. Homeowners who haven’t painted much should pay close attention to their taping to ensure no paint gets on the floor or molding. For exteriors, pick a glossy coat. Consider painting the front door black, as this has added thousands of dollars to the home’s selling price.
Homeowners don’t need a huge budget or highly technical skills to bring most of these DIY home improvement ideas to life. These projects will not only add value to the selling price of a property, but they will also deliver an incredible return on investment and build confidence in basic woodworking and home improvement skills.
For professional advice on selling or listing your Texas home, get in touch with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Caliber Realty. Contact our experienced real estate agents at 979.694.8844 or email sales(at)bhhscaliber(dotted)com for information on selling properties in College Station and other areas of Texas.
