Smart Remodeling

Remodeling or renovating a home can get pretty pricey. For people who are going through financial rough spots or who have jut been affected by this bad economy, fixing or revamping a home may seem out of reach and impossible. However, these kinds of changes are sometimes very necessary to get a home to where it needs to be. Whether your goals are to sell your home for a nice profit, or to fix problems with a home, there are some remodeling and renovation projects that are well worth the money since they increase the value and livability of your home. Some renovations can even reduce your expenses long-term, so even when money is tight and times are hard, there are a few renovations that are still worth saving up for!

Smart Siding

When it comes to “worth it” renovations, you can never go wrong with upgrading your siding. Siding protects your home and can make it last longer and will also increase the value of a home if you’re planning to sell. Furthermore, it is effective at keeping homes more comfortable temperature-wise, leading to a reduction in heating and cooling costs. This renovation definitely qualifies as being on the “worth it!” list.

Better Bathrooms and Kitchens

Upgrading a bathroom to be more modern and more in-line with what people want- wide, open spaces, lounging tubs or large showers, etc.- can make a huge difference in whether or not a home

sells. People will often like everything else about a home, but, if they don’t like the bathroom, they won’t buy it. Even if you’re not selling your home, it’s always good to “freshen up” your bathroom by taking care of those small but costly problems, like dripping faucets and hot water that runs out too quickly. The same is true for the kitchen, a room that potential buyers place a lot of value on. Making those small but necessary changes can make a huge difference!

Fabulous Floors

Your floor is more than just something to walk on! It gives your home life and personality, but making a bad flooring choice can be a huge mistake! Some types of flooring, such as cheap linoleum or thin carpet, don’t last long and can even start to come up over time. Flooring can also be cold and uncomfortable to walk on, which is the last thing you want. By simply upgrading flooring to something durable and attractive, a home will have more value and increased comfort.

As you can see, some renovations are just plain worth it. The bottom line is that if you really believe that your home needs something and it’s possible to afford it, go ahead and go for it. As long as it realistically improves the quality, value, and/or efficiency of your home, it’s money well spent, even in troubled times.

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