Your home is probably your biggest investment, but is it your best?
Its amazing what people will do to raise the value of their home, and quite honestly, the majority do not have a clue on how to maximize value.
In this important article, you’ll learn the simple, yet powerful tricks to really pump up the value of your home and get the biggest bucks at closing time.
First of all, focus on your kitchen. According to a 2004 survey by Kitchen Remodeling magazine, a mid-range kitchen renovation yielded the highest return on investment, at a whopping 92.9%!
Does a kitchen renovation sound expensive to you? Don’t worry, there are easy things you can do that’ll be really light on the checkbook.
For around $200-$500, you can get a brand new kitchen backsplash installed in your kitchen. A kitchen backsplash is usually tile, stainless steel, glass, or granite installed on the wall space between a countertop and cabinet. It serves as a beautiful and functional background in your kitchen.
As you can imagine, there are a variety of styles in kitchen backsplashes, ranging from low to premium price.
Typically, glass and stainless steel are the least expensive, while ceramic tile and granite are the priciest.
There are several designs such as mosaic, mural, and rustic. It all really depends on what type of look and feel you are trying to achieve.
The best part is that not only is a kitchen backsplash beautiful and functional, but its also easy to install yourself or pretty cheap to get installed professionally. Either way you choose, the overall cost is nothing to sweat over.
How can a kitchen backsplash help you? Well, it helps the walls from getting dirty and provides an easy to clean surface. It also serves as a very attractive centerpiece in your kitchen. You would be surprised at what an amazing upliftment a simple backsplash can provide to a bland kitchen.
Now, its best to choose the style of your backsplash based on the fixtures and countertops rather than the appliances.
Appliances change over quite often while fixtures are more permanent.
Another inexpensive kitchen renovation that can bring in big returns are refacing the cabinets, as opposed to replacing them.
Lastly, you can simply give your stove a nice cleaning, install new kitchen faucets and sinks, and of course, put in a nice light fixture. Just remember to have everything match your beautiful kitchen backsplash.
The second and third best home investments are bathroom remodelings and new siding, at 90.1% and 92.8%, respectively. These renovations have a lot of appeal with families and if you just focus on doing simple and attractive updates to your kitchen, bathroom, and siding, you can get the most bang for your buck.
The home improvements you want to avoid are adding a pool, finishing your basement, and remodeling your home office, as these bring in the absolute lowest return on investment. Also, beware of making new additions to your home.
Hopefully, this article has given you a good overview on the functional and aesthetic benefits of kitchen backsplashes. The next step is to explore the different materials and designs on the market along with respective installation tips.
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1) Box up anything smaller than a football you don't absolutely, positively have to use on a day to day basis.
Remove window screens that aren't needed daily to flood your rooms with natural light. Update lampshades and bulbs to make your rooms shine even brighter.
2) Replace worn, dated flooring. Including carpeting and linoleum. Buyer's can not imagine what it will look like, they need to see what it IS like, right now.
3) PAINT everything a neutral color. A lot of buyer's are turned off if their furnishings don't go with the paint colors you have right now. Not to mention, fresh paint kills any odors that you might not even realize you have in the house.
4) Pull up area rugs!! They break up the space, draw too much attention, and make buyer's wonder what you're hiding.
5) Update old lighting fixtures. They will help your house compete with newer homes on the market and they are a cheap and easy do-it-yourself fix.
6) Edit your furnishings down to only what you absolutely need. Arrange furniture at least 8 inches from the walls and angle some for visual interst.
7) Keep in mind, buyer's walk through most listings in about 10 minutes the first time around, so make sure the features of your home come into focus as soon as they walk in the door. That means accessorizing to draw the eye directly to them without overpowering them. IE: Bright greenery on top of a mantel with a couple of shiny candlesticks will serve you better than some eye-popping artwork.
9) Make sure the house is HOSPITAL CLEAN, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Just avoid the hospital smell. Fresh citrus cleaners are better than pine-based solutions.
10) Fresh mulch can boost your curb appeal 100%!! Makes your place look freshly landscaped.
11) Paint your front door a glossy fresh color! Add a bright brass kick plate for added sass. And a bright pot of mature annuals is always a welcoming touch.
To Learn more about Kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling visit http://www.renuremodeling.com/ it has some good information even if it is out of your area.
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And why start something that can get out of control. You can at the end of construction have a wrap party.
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