Did you know that Americans spend over $400 billion on home improvement projects every year?
Why do we all have an obsession with remodeling and renovations? Probably because 95% of homeowners experience an increased sense of enjoyment after the project is complete.
Are you ready to join the ranks of these joyful homeowners? Here are our best home improvement tips and tricks to consider for your house.
1. Focus on the “Big Picture”
You can’t wait to put Mexican tile in your bathroom. Then you fall in love with teal carpeting for the living room. Next thing you know, you’re installing checkered countertops in your kitchen.
The result? Rather than a cohesive design, you’re left with a jumbled mess of styles, materials, and colors.
The best way to improve your home is to decide how you want the finished product to look before you begin. If you redecorate room by room, the results could be disjointed instead of harmonious.
2. Go Green
No, we’re not talking about painting your house green (although if you want to, that’s fine by us).
Expert home improvement efforts should include making your home more eco-friendly. Install energy-saving appliances in your kitchen and water-saving fixtures in your bathroom.
And here in Phoenix, the sunniest city in the US, installing solar panels is a sure way to lower energy costs and boost your home’s value.
3. Upgrade Your Garage Door
Want to recoup up to 92% of your investment in your home improvement efforts?
Installing a new garage door is the perfect way to give your home a face-lift. Pick a manufacturer that lets you choose the color, style, and the number of windows.
4. Maintenance Before Remodeling
Here’s some expert home improvement advice from those who have made (and paid for) the mistake.
Don’t apply any cosmetic changes to your home if there are underlying structural areas. Those granite countertops might look amazing, but what if the wiring is outdated or the plumbing needs replacing?
You might end up tearing out your new installations for maintenance you should have done before the upgrades.
5. Boost Curb Appeal
“Should I be selling my property as is?” The answer depends on your home’s current curb appeal.
When’s the last time you’ve touched up the trim or power-washed your driveway? Could you plant some shrubs or add some flower boxes to beautify your home’s exterior? What about adding a deck out back or replacing those ugly blinds with attractive shutters?
Even small changes can improve curb appeal and boost your chances of selling your home—or make it more enjoyable if you plan to stay.
Home Improvement Tips and Tricks: Time to Get to Work!
So, which of these home improvement tips and tricks will you use in your house?
Is it time to install a new garage door or energy-saving appliances? Do you need to do some necessary maintenance work before you begin remodeling? Or are you going to focus on the “big picture” and enhance your home’s curb appeal?
Whichever route you choose, you’re sure to find great enjoyment in your new and improved home.
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