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3 Things to Consider When Planning a Home Remodeling Project

Home Management

22 Sep

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So you’re thinking of renovating the house, but don’t know where to start. If you’re currently struggling with this, you’re not alone. Renovations can be overwhelming, and when you’re unprepared, they can lead to some serious mistakes. 

In this article, we’ll outline some of the things you need to consider when you’re thinking of embarking on a renovation project. This will help make the entire process easier, and provide you with valuable suggestions about where to begin and what to tackle first. 

This way, you’ll have a better idea about how to go about the renovations, as well as, the most important things you need to do to get a good ROI.

Consider the Size of the Kitchen

Small, cozy kitchens may have been the order of the day in the past. These days, they aren’t really appreciated. When people are looking to buy a home, one of the first things they consider is the size of the kitchen and how spacious it is. 

If you have any plans to sell the home one day, then you need to consider investing in a roomier kitchen with an open floorplan. Roomier kitchens with high-end appliances, contemporary cabinets, and luxurious countertops are in very high demand. 

While these are expensive to do, the good news is that you’ll be able to recoup some of the costs. And overall, homes with great-looking kitchens tend to attract higher value than those without. 

Invest in Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is all the rage these days. In fact, it plays a major role in the home-buying decisions of millennials, which make up about 38 percent of home buyers.  Therefore, whatever you can do to make your home more energy efficient is great. 

Take a look at your appliances and carry out an energy audit. This will determine the appliances that are consuming the most energy in the house. When you find them, do an energy consumption comparison between them and their energy-efficient alternatives in the market. 

Not only will this lead to lower utility bills, but it’ll also reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the global push for zero carbon emissions. 

The Age of Your Garage Door

Most people don’t think of this. Yet, investments in new, energy-efficient garage doors have been proven to yield 100 percent returns for the homeowner when they decide to sell the home. 

So, you should check out the state of your garage during this period. Most people forget that investing in a custom garage door upgrade increases their home’s energy efficiency, as well as, keeps them comfortable during extreme weather. 

The good news is you don’t have to look far to find an experienced garage door professional to construct a custom garage door for you. Just do a search for “custom garages near me” on your favorite search engine, and you’ll find some of the best custom garage door professionals. 

Wrapping Up

Apart from the points above, consider weatherproofing the home, repainting it, and putting in extra additions like a patio or deck. This will increase the size of the home and allow for more room. 

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Tonya grew up in Western Michigan, but now live with her husband and two teenagers in Central Florida.
She has always loved traveling and possibly loves the planning of travel even more. She gets excited about making out calendars and researching what to do and see.

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