Looking to renovate? It’s a big step to a long path of decisions. The project will take time, money and patience, but can be rewarding and increase the value of your home and lifestyle. Here are the top 5 reasons to do consider taking the leap.
- Upgrade the style and increase the enjoyment of your home. You spend a lot of time in your home so why not make it as enjoyable as possible. Think back to some recent traveling, did you find yourself spending more time in a hotel’s bright and beautiful bathroom? If so, why not feel that way all the time?
- Upgrade the spatial function. Don’t be afraid to move walls. The pay off can be big. I spend most of my time in the kitchen. Between the prep time, cooking and cleaning it gets the most foot traffic, but it’s also not the most efficient. I would trade off a few square feet from the closet that’s too small for anything for a pantry or a bigger refrigerator.
- Increase your home’s efficiency. The newest model codes incorporate the advances in energy efficient lighting and water saving plumbing fixtures. The newer appliances are also more energy efficient lowering your monthly utilities and helping in the life-cycle costs of your home.
- Add to the value of your home. It’s an investment, plus it can also be a tax benefit the year your home is sold.
- Fix problems and improve health or safety issues. New codes ensure that you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Older homes can also have hazardous materials that during renovation can be disposed of properly. Life also changes and the need to change a tub into a shower or vice-versa also are good reasons to look to renovate.
For all the horror stories out there, it can be easier than you think. It won’t be as easy as some of the home renovation shows represent, but if you are ready the first step is to find the right people and take it slow. There are a lot decisions to make, but do your best t relax and soon enough you’ll have be have that smell of freshly dried paint.