{"id":32811,"date":"2015-12-06T10:36:43","date_gmt":"2015-12-06T15:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=32811"},"modified":"2016-02-25T09:37:31","modified_gmt":"2016-02-25T14:37:31","slug":"7-projects-that-will-boost-your-homes-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/7-projects-that-will-boost-your-homes-value\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Projects That Will Boost Your Home\u2019s Value"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking to sell your home in the future, or if you simply want an upgrade for your lifestyle, you may be interested in finding meaningful ways to boost the value of your home\u2014and with a few cost-effective adjustments, it’s achievable. Here are some\u00a0of the most valuable repairs you can make for the long-term, whatever your home\u00a0plans may be.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Repair Your\u00a0Exterior<\/h3>\n

You can increase your home’s value by repairing the exterior\u2014and give the overall appearance an instant upgrade for anyone\u00a0to take in\u00a0before they even enter. Remove and repair damaged siding with fresh new siding boards. Replace missing window screens, or paint and sand existing\u00a0old, worn screens. Repairing broken fixtures or cracks in the front walk, along with fresh painting and landscaping, can vastly improve your home\u2019s curb appeal.<\/p>\n

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2. Remodel the Kitchen<\/h3>\n

It’s typically one of the first things a listing agent will tell you: The kitchen sells the home. A second sink, new appliances, cabinetry, soft-close drawer glides,\u00a0and updated countertops are popular kitchen modifications that may be worth your time, and will help increase the value of your home.<\/p>\n

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\"73. Update the Interior<\/h3>\n

Consider refreshing your paint job, and also painting your walls a more neutral palette\u2014especially if you hope to sell your home at some point. A neutral palette for your walls, amenities, and even decor will allow potential buyers to imagine\u00a0living in that\u00a0space\u00a0and adding their own style. Before repainting, fill\u00a0up any holes from nails or pins and sand\u00a0the\u00a0walls as well.<\/p>\n

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\"74. Create a Bright, Appealing Space<\/h3>\n

Include lighting options (like recessed lighting) in your darker rooms to brighten the areas, and consider bright, reflective\u00a0surfaces to enhance the effect. Additions like\u00a0new fixtures and updated tile in your bathroom\u00a0can refresh the brightness and make the feel\u00a0modern and inviting as well.<\/p>\n

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\"75.\u00a0Repair Plumbing\u00a0Concerns<\/h3>\n

Have you thought about your plumbing recently? Clear\u00a0blockages in traps under sinks; you can unclog these often with a snake, or hire a plumber for overall repairs. Be sure to regularly unclog your sink drain and unblock your toilet with a snake to keep your system fine-tuned. It might even be time to fix or install a\u00a0new water heater, especially if yours is 10 years old or more.<\/p>\n

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\"76. Restore the Flooring<\/h3>\n

One of the fastest and easiest ways to revive your home is to replace the flooring.\u00a0For tile floors, you can update yourself by re-gluing loose tiles and replacing\u00a0damaged ones. (You can use scrap flooring to repair bad damages yourself as well.) There are so many\u00a0alternative\u00a0options available today, from stain-resistant carpet, to engineered wood, to eco-friendly bamboo, that you can also update your entire look to just about any style that works for you and your home.<\/p>\n

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\u00a07. Fix Up the Roof<\/h3>\n

It all starts at the top, and for your home that means the roof! Fix damaged or missing shingles, clogged gutters and any detached flashing on your roof. Consider having your chimney\u00a0swept yearly, and if you have an attic, be sure that you’re aware of ventilation concerns. Does the roof allow enough ventilation that\u00a0moisture from the air will\u00a0not be trapped in the attic? In all cases, a contractor may be able to help you decide which projects are best for your home’s value and your comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"