Are you trying to decide which beautiful home updates will give you the most bang for your buck?
Everyone wants a functional home, and when remodeling a home, you are improving its look and value. If you ever want to sell the house, the minor upgrades may make you fetch a better market price. As you improve the interiors, don’t forget the exterior as well. Here are a few suggestions to make an old home’s outdoor space look new, brighter, and attractive.
Four Excellent Home Updates to Invest In
Try these four stunning upgrades to add to your home’s value.
1 – Build a Carport
Most households have two or more vehicles, and when all can’t fit in the garage, carports are excellent structures that shield them from the elements and improve security. Make sure to choose quality metals that can withstand extreme weather conditions. A well-structured and attractively painted carport will not only offer your cars the protection they need but can improve the general aesthetics of your outdoor space.
As you set up the carport, think of repainting or changing the garage door with a modern, more innovative option. A newer door makes your home look better, and it will increase its market value.
2 – Create a Fireplace
Do you want your summer nights to be fun-filled and your outdoor space to look better? Set up a well-lit fireplace. If you intend to sell the home, the fireplace can add up to 20% value to your home, and think of the many ways it adds comfort and value to your lives.
On those calm and warm nights, you can all sit around the fireplace counting stars, sharing stories, and your favorite outdoor meal. It’s also an excellent place to entertain overnight visitors. Make sure to choose an ideal fuel to lower the consumption costs.
3 – Refresh the Front Door
Is the front door old, faded, and dull? It’s time to replace or fix it to look newer, inviting, and bright. If it’s too old, replace it with a more recent energy-efficient and safer design. You might save a lot of fuel and money when you prevent energy loss through the doors and windows. As you replace it, think of adding a storm door as well.
Choose a color that stands out but complements the outdoor and your overall color scheme. Because the front door is the first thing people get to see when entering your home, the first impression or mood you create will set the entire house’s tone.
If you ever opt to sell the home, you’ll get back 75% of the money used in remodeling the front door.
4 – Take Care of the Lawn
A refreshing green lawn might be costly to set up, but the benefits are many. You end up improving your health by breathing fresher and cleaner air. Also, spending time in a beautiful garden is therapeutic.
Think of planting sizable trees, flowers, installing a stone walkway and stone planters. It might take some time, but the effort is worth it. Also, buyers will be more interested in a home with green and beautiful lawns than a neglected one.
The Takeaway: These Home Updates Add Beauty and Value
As you make the outdoor changes, think of your family preferences and needs. If you love spending more time outdoors, creating a functional space will be a valuable investment.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
This blog celebrates all things home.
