There are some home improvements that people do just to make their life easier, and others because they want to increase the value of their property. There are some large home improvements that can give a very good return on the cost involved, but there are also simpler jobs that will help the value of your home reach its full potential.
Replace Single Glazed Windows
Double glazed windows are considered essential by most buyers and will certainly make your home easier to sell. Try to keep them to a similar style to the existing windows as that was the sort that was deemed to be the best when the property was built. You need to be careful if you are in a conservation area or your house is a listed building, as then some types of windows, such as plastic ones, are not allowed.
Conservatory Roof
If you have a conservatory you will be aware of how hot they can get in the summer and how quickly they can lose heat in the winter. The heat rises and disappears through the roof, but you can reduce this problem considerably by using roof insulation. This is a specialist job, but the experts at Rundle and Dorey will be glad to help. The conservatory then becomes a room that can be used all year round which is great if you are intending to sell or stay in your home.
Give The Kitchen A Makeover
It is said that it is the kitchen that sells a house which is why it is the location of so many home improvements. If the prospective buyers love your kitchen then most other rooms do not matter so much. Giving your kitchen a makeover can involve just some decoration, new window dressings and a general clean and declutter to make it look bigger. It can however, mean having to replace cupboards and white goods, depending on how old the existing ones are. Many kitchens can be given a new lease of life for very little money, but if you do need to spend more, it will be worth the investment.
Bringing Bathrooms Up To Scratch
Bathrooms need to look clean and hygienic, but if they have a wow factor that is even better. Paint the walls in neutral colours and make sure they have good lighting. At least one bathroom should have a shower, as this is considered to be essential by most buyers. If toilets or sinks are badly chipped you should replace them. The tiles could have the grout scraped out and some new grouting put in to make them look as good as new. The flooring should be something that is easily cleaned, such as vinyl and tiles. If a bathroom does not have a window that opens, ensure there is an extractor fan installed.Most of these things you could do yourself without too much outlay, and with some creativity with the colours of the accessories, your bathrooms could add some real value to your home.Whether you are thinking of staying or selling, you want your home to be attractive as well as comfortable, and these suggestions will help to achieve that.
