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Easy Equity: 4 DIY Ideas to Increase Your Home Value

Written by Posted On Friday, 29 June 2018 09:24

Your home is your haven, and you want it to look amazing and have top worth. You do not have to take out a loan or pay expensive contractor fees to get a dramatic change. We have four key tips that you can use to boost the value of your home and make it spectacular at the same time.

Uncover the Beauty Beneath the Carpet

One of the fastest ways to add equity to your house is to find out if you have good hardwood floors beneath the carpet or tile. You can peel back a corner in an inconspicuous spot to inspect the flooring before you take off the entire top layer and padding. You can rent a floor sander and do the hard work that would cost hundreds, if not thousands by outsourcing the muscle.

Boost Curb Appeal with New Shutters or Trim

Adding a fresh coat of paint looks amazing when you want to add beauty and value to your house. You can install exterior shutters to provide a deep, character to the property. You can even put them in the garage to form a complete look. Several styles, sizes, and colors give you the option to create any home design you want.

Power Wash the Exterior

Cleaning up your home is an incredible way to retain and recoup value. You can improve the outside just as well as the interior by using a power washer to remove stuck-on dirt and debris. Remember to clean the gutters and other buildings like detached garages and sheds. Your driveway and sidewalk are two more places to clean to add value to your home.

Add Crown Molding to the Entrance or Den

Investopedia says that you can add a classy touch of character to improve the worth of your home. Crown molding in any room is a beautiful addition that will raise the equity of your property. The more intricate or layered the look, the more value you are likely to gain but remember to stay reasonable to stick to a budget. You can go overboard with updates costing yourself money in the long run if you are not careful.

You can hire a designer to give you tips on the best ways to update your home too. Simply pay an hourly rate and ask questions until you have an idea of what you want to do to your home. Remember to play off of the current features like embellishing an outdoor fountain with a surrounding patio to get the highest returns.

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