Renovating your haven can seem like a never-ending adventure. There is always something to do and improve upon, as your creative mind knows no rest. Adaptations and improvements are always a welcome addition to any home, but the process of adding them may not go so smooth. Plenty of factors come into play when renovations are about and, you probably heard the horror stories as well. From choosing the right contractor, materials, time and encountering unexpected situations, many factors will try to deter you from undergoing such an endeavour. But you should not be discouraged as investments in this field pay for themselves several times throughout just a couple of years. Not to mention the value that they add to the house. With a bit of googling, research and level headlines you can make this become smooth sailing and an activity that you will fondly remember for a long time.
1. Time, time and time
In real estate, it’s location, location, location. When it comes to renovations, timing is half the battle. One example we always like to share, is if you decided to renovate your outside pool during winter. Yes, the contractors will be easy and cheap to find as it is an extremely slow season for them but good luck with getting it done. As there is a time and place for everything, so the same applies to construction work.
Winter and colder times are more appropriate for inside renovations such but not all. Applying a bit of common sense here is the key. Let us say you are renovating your fireplace. During the winter contractors are booked to the brim about similar requests. But, during the summer, they grind to a halt because who is using their indoor fireplace during scorching heat? Supply and demand during the changing of the seasons are what can save you a pretty penny, and doing off-season non-typical renovations is how it is done.
2. Renovation is an investment
If you have just now noticed how your bills are getting increasingly larger, then there are plenty of ways to combat that. Apart from switching to better, newer and more efficient ones, there is also one more thing to do that doesn’t require you to change every single appliance in your home. That being insulation. Since you are spending plenty of your hard-earned money to keep your home cold or heated, it only makes sense to keep that inside said house for as long as possible.
Insulation starts from the top of your home, with slate roof repairs, as these are your first line of defense. Preventing snow, rain and other elements from entering your attic and home is just as important as keeping the heat inside. Then comes attic and roof insulation which usually leads to your general wall insulation. While the first association with insulation comes from keeping the heat inside and the cold outside, it’s important to note that it can do the opposite during a hot summer. View insulation as a form of temperature management that you have complete control over.
We need to be fair and address the price of it but, it will pay for itself in reduced bills for heating. Also, you won’t have to crank up the AC during every heatwave.
3. Renovations boost the selling power of your house
If you have decided to move or switch to a better, different house, you can still get a bang for your buck from the old place in the process. Renovations do wonders for retail prices and attract plenty of buyers. What’s easier to sell? A run-down house or a freshly invested one? People love new stuff and, it’s easy to make your home feel refreshed. From a fresh coat of paint on your facade to inside wall painting, these in-expensive investments bring significant value to the property.
Further investments can be into windows and doors, as they are replaced quickly and with ease, and new ones bring a dash of fresh air with them. Getting rid of old or unnecessary furniture is helpful as the minimalistic design is modern and attractive to buyers. Having a clean house with just the right amount of furniture inside it is enticing for buyers.
While plenty of items on this list may seem like a handful, it gets easier as you start. Making any changes is better than none, and as you get with the process you will soon notice considerable changes about your surroundings. We hope that they are all for the better and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.