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Seven directions to add value to your property
Oct 6, 2022
Seven directions to add value to your property Chicago
By   Internet
  • Guide
  • Real Estate Appreciation
  • Home Value
  • Lifestyle
Abstract: Seven directions to not only increase the value of your home, but also to upgrade your lifestyle.

If you are planning to sell your home in the future or just want to upgrade your lifestyle, then you may be interested in finding some meaningful ways to increase the value of your property, as follows.


Fixing up the exterior of your house

You can increase the value of your property by fixing the exterior of your house - and by doing so, you can quickly improve the overall appearance of your house so that everyone who visits it has a good feeling about it before they enter.

Remove damaged skirting and repair it with brand new skirting.

Install new strainers where they are missing, sandpaper the old and damaged ones, and paint them.

Repair any damaged fixtures or cracks in the front walkway, repaint, and replace with new faux fabric.

This can greatly enhance the appeal of the house.

Remodel the kitchen

This is usually the first thing a real estate agent tells you: the kitchen is a major selling point of a home.

Double sinks, new cookware, cabinets, slow close drawer cabinets, and refurbished countertops are all popular kitchen remodeling projects worth checking out that help increase the value of the property.


Interior Renovations

Consider using new paint and painting the walls with a more neutral color scheme - especially if you plan to sell your property in the future.

Choosing a more neutral color scheme for the walls, fixtures, and even decorations can make a potential buyer uncomfortable to imagine living in that space and get ideas for adding personal touches.

Before repainting, fill in all wall holes with nails or tack pins and sandpaper the walls.


Create a bright and inviting space

Install more lighting in darker rooms, such as recessed lighting to illuminate these areas, and consider using bright reflective surfaces to enhance the effect.

Installing new fixtures and upgraded tile in bathrooms can make them brighter, more modern and more attractive.


Fix the Plumbing

Ever wondered about plumbing lately? Remove debris that clogs the bend in the water storage below the sink; you can always use a drain unclogging tool to clean these out, or hire a plumber to do a full repair.

Be sure to unclog the sink drain regularly and use a sewer unclogging tool to unclog the toilet to keep the drainage system working properly.

It may be time to repair your water heater or install a new one. If your water heater is 10 years old or more, it's even more important to take action.

Repair the floor

One of the fastest and easiest ways to give your house a new look is to replace the flooring.

For tile floors, you can repair them yourself by reapplying loose tiles, replacing damaged tiles, or you can use scrap flooring to repair badly broken parts yourself.

Now you have a variety of options, from stain-resistant carpet to laminated solid wood materials to eco-friendly bamboo, or you can completely remodel the look of your house according to the style that suits you and your house.


Repairing the roof

Everything starts from scratch. For your home, the ‘head ’is the roof!

Damaged roofing sheets or supplemental roofing sheets, clogged gutters, loose flooding. You should consider cleaning the chimney once a year.

If the house has an attic, be sure to pay attention to ventilation. Is the roof ventilated enough to ensure that moisture from the air does not remain in the attic?


These most valuable long-term maintenance items apply to your house no matter what your home plan is.

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