When you own a home, you never know what events will make it impossible to stay in that house forever. Whether it is a death in the family, a new job, a marriage, or simply a need for more space that means you need to move. Perhaps it will even be a windfall of cash that gives you the opportunity to move to a dream location or some place closer to the family. In any case, home upgrades are something you should consider carefully to ensure that any improvement adds value to your property.
Bathroom Renovations
Home and Garden Television tells online readers that you can get over 90 percent back on a bathroom upgrade if you end up selling your house. To keep this area ready for a sale, you should use modern appliances and fixtures, a neutral paint scheme, and new flooring to make the room comfortable and inviting. If you stay in your space, then this room can become a low-stress area where you can relax and unwind.
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New Windows
To reduce energy costs now and down the road, new windows can get rid of drafts and make your home more efficient.
- Awning Windows- Awning windows open out by pivoting from the top of the window sash, operated by a crank.
- Bay Windows– Bay windows are built to project outward from an outside wall creating angles and a window seat.
- Casement Windows- Casement windows also open out (like awning windows) but pivot from side hinges.
- Single-Hung Windows- In a single-hung window the bottom panel, or sash, moves vertically, while the upper sash remains stationary.
- Double-Hung Windows- offer the homeowner the ability to open each sash, rather than just the bottom sash.
- Picture Windows– are a large window consisting of one pane of glass, typically in a living room that usually doesn’t open although it can have windows that open to either side in which case they are usually called “combination windows” .
- Jalousie Windows– A jalousie window or louvre window is a window composed of parallel glass, acrylic, or wooden louvres set in a frame. The louvres are joined onto a track so that they may be tilted open and shut in unison to control airflow, usually by turning a crank.
- Slider Windows- a window that opens by sliding horizontally.
Older home regulations do not always require windows that let people on the lower level get out in case of fire or an emergency, but newer building codes do this type of emergency exit, so you will want to consider this if changing window types.
New Entry Doors
Changing an entry door can make a big impact on how your home is perceived. While this upgrade may not make much sense on the surface, there are a couple of good reasons for a new door. Drafty entrances can let a ton of heat and air conditioning go right out of your home like your windows. A new door not only looks good, but it has better weather stripping and insulation than the one you plan to replace. You can choose a model with a top security rating to ensure that your family stays safe too. Bankrate says that this investment will net you at least 90 percent should you choose to sell your home at some point.
Add a Deck or Porch
More square footage adds value whether you increase your indoor or outdoor living space. Decks and porches give your family room to entertain, relax, and enjoy the weather. You can expect to pay about $20,000 for a typical addition with more than 80 percent of that investment coming back if you sell.
Whether you are living in your forever home, or you plan to sell at some point, saving for a few key upgrades can add value to your house. New windows and doors save you money in the long run. Space to relax every day or have parties is a welcome update for any property. Bathrooms will eventually need new plumbing and fixtures, so saving for these updates makes the most sense.
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