Fall Home Improvement: Smart Upgrades that Will Boost Your Home's Value
As the leaves begin to change color and the air crisp, it is also the perfect time to start thinking about fall home improvement projects. The fall season is the best time to tackle the projects that homeowners have been putting off all season and make smart upgrades to your home that will not only boost their home’s value, but also increase their comfort.
From big upgrades, such as upgrading your kitchen or bathroom, to simple ones such as painting your front door or adding new hardware, there are plenty of ways that you can add value to your home. The best news in all of this is that many of these projects can be done on a budget!
Upgrade Your Kitchen and Bathroom
One of the best ways to improve your home and increase its value is to update your kitchen and bathrooms. These two parts of your home are the most important and giving them the proper upgrade will add the most value to your home and also increase the comfort for the upcoming holidays.
While upgrades can be as big as remodeling the entire kitchen or renovating your whole bathroom, they can also be as simple as changing out the hardware, painting the cabinets and adding new fixtures. Since those two sections of your home is what grabs future home-buyers attention first, it is the best way to increase your homes value.
Make Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Energy-efficient upgrades will not only make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy bills, but it will also be more appealing to any future and potential buyers. While there are many energy-efficient home upgrades you can make, there is a few that we absolutely recommend.
One of the best energy-efficient upgrades is to insulate your attic and walls. Insulation is actually a very simple and straightforward process, it traps tiny pockets of air to slow down the movement of heat into the house during the summer months and out of the house during the colder, winter months. While insulating your attic and walls might seem like a costly investment, it is an investment that pays for itself with the reduction in overall energy costs.
Another great energy-efficient home upgrade idea is to upgrade your windows and doors. This will not only decrease your energy bill, but it will also increase the comfort of your home, your curb appeal, and value of your home.
Installing a New Roof
Maintaining your home’s roof is part of basic home maintenance. Depending on the condition of your current roof, it might be in your best interest to have it replaced. Not only will this be beneficial to you as the current homeowner, by making your home more energy-efficient, protect your home with a new warranty, and protecting the air in your home. A new roof will also greatly boost your home’s value as it will be much more appealing to any potential future buyers.
Additional Tips:
Do Some Research
Before starting any home improvement project, it is important to do thorough research. This will help you understand the scope of the project, the cost of the project, and the potential ROI. Having the knowledge of how a home improvement project will benefit you in the future is very powerful!
Focus on ROI
It is important to focus on projects that have a high return on investment (ROI). Projects such as kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, and roof replacements have a much higher ROI than smaller projects.
Hire a Qualified Contractor
While some home improvement projects can be done by the homeowner, others would require a contractor. Hiring a qualified contractor will help save you money, reduce stress, and give you peace of mind that your investment will be worth its while.
Naperville Roofing and Construction has completed thousands of home improvement projects over the last 25 years – leaving many homeowners happy with their decision to hire us! We offer free quotes on any home improvement project, so contact us today and get on the journey to improving your home and increasing its’ value!