{"id":18005,"date":"2018-09-05T21:32:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T21:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=18005"},"modified":"2020-08-17T21:52:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T21:52:50","slug":"5-home-renovation-projects-that-arent-worth-the-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-home-renovation-projects-that-arent-worth-the-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Home Renovation Projects That Aren&#8217;t Worth The Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you\u2019re selling soon. Or you\u2019re feeling creative. Perhaps you made some home improvement mistakes in the past that have cost you money and aggravation, and you want to make better choices. Cheer up. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooddesignbuild.com\/blog\/2018\/3\/26\/problem-opportunity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there&#8217;s a problem, there\u2019s opportunity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and this article will show you a handful of renovation projects that are not worth your time and money and will offer advice on the projects that are worth it. Let\u2019s take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Overdoing the Decor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certain projects homeowners spent money and time on that can actually<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/whats-affecting-the-value-of-your-home\/17883\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hurt the value of their home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can all agree that decor gives a home personality. But, while you may love the colour red so much you want to splash it throughout your home, the truth is that when it comes to decor, what looks good to you may not to buyers. In this case, it\u2019s best to neutralise the personality<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of your home. So instead of going dramatic, bold colourconsider a neutral color scheme. Presenting your home as a blank slate for its next owners will inspire them to decorate the house using their own taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And think about how much you will spend on accents to decorate your home. Curtains, drapes throw pillows, and area rugs cost money. Keeping it neutral now, will save you on replacing these items if you want to put your home up for sale later. A neutral colr scheme is also more flexible allowing you to change things up. So if you get tired of your drapes, you can find a different neutral colour that will easily blend in with the rest of the house. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Install Carpeting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s tricky to guess what buyers are thinking when it comes to well&#8230;everything. In the case of flooring for instance, should you install carpeting or hardwood floors? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a tip: If you already have wooden floors, leave them. If buyers want to install carpeting, they can always do that. Leaving it up to buyers frees you of the task, (yes!) but there\u2019s a reason you want to leave the hardwood floors. It gives buyers the choice to decide what colour carpet they want, and they may actually like the hardwood floors too. And if you already have carpeting, consider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taking it out, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and installing wooden or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertydivision.co.uk\/pros-and-cons-of-laminate-floors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laminate floors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead which are more appealing to buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Making Rooms Bigger<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t like bigger rooms? Although you may think buyers are looking for larger rooms, it&#8217;s probably best to leave this up to them because they may like their current size. Not to mention that knocking down walls can be expensive and time-consuming. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Buying Lavish Lighting Fixtures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking into a lightsore can be magical. It\u2019s tempting to want a beautiful, sparkling light fixture to give your home that elegance you\u2019re looking for. But, let\u2019s admit that chandeliers and unique light fixtures can be costly and there aren\u2019t as necessary as you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Upgraded Home Maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home maintenance is necessary no matter what but when it comes to resale, a plumbing or HVAC upgrade <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/home\/home-upgrades-waste-of-money\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not going to boost the price<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your home. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Renovation Projects That Are Worth The Investment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"267\" \/>You now know which home renovations are not worth the time and money, so what renovation projects are? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deck<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/personal-finance\/spending\/articles\/2017-06-23\/10-home-renovations-with-the-best-return-on-investment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in U.S. News, homeowners who add a wooden deck, which costs an average of $9,539 nationwide, can gain 87.4 per cent of the cost after the sale. It makes sense considering that a deck is a space where family and friends gather to celebrate special moments like birthdays, holidays, or to simply grill out in the summer under the sun. Additionally, they\u2019re easy to keep clean with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a yearly power wash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You want buyers to envision these good times when stepping into the rear of your home. And a beautiful wooden deck makes that perfect emotional appeal. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his book Descartes Error, Antonio Damasio, professor of neuroscience at the University of Southern California, argues that emotion is a necessary ingredient tforvirtually all decisions. Use this nugget of wisdom when renovating your deck or any space in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrading your kitchen whether you\u2019re doing a huge renovation, a simple makeover, or something in between is totally worth the investment. It not only adds to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooddesignbuild.com\/blog\/2018\/4\/1\/kitchen-renovations-1011\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">value of your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it also creates a picture for buyers of how they can enjoy one of the most significant spaces in a home. Upgrading a kitchen can involve a complete gut rehab, a partial renovation or a refresh only involving new paint and cabinets. It\u2019s up to you to decide the extent of your kitchen renovation, but there\u2019s no doubt that a kitchen will boost the value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Coat of (Blue) Paint<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"304\" \/>According to a Zillow analysis, homes with blue bathrooms (powder blue or periwinkle) <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/fortunerestoration.com\/blog\/best-paint-colors-to-sell-your-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sold for $5,400 more than expected<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In contrast, homes with white, off-white, or eggshell bathrooms sold for $4,035 less than similar homes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier we mentioned that it\u2019s safe to keep things neutral in your home. And because blue is a neutral colour, this works out perfectly. You can also just use blue for your kitchen and bathroom based on the Zillow analysis, or you can also try a shade of blue throughout your home while combining it with other neutral colours to create a colour scheme for the decor for the rest of your home. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winterizing <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no one will notice this, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primetimewindowcleaning.com\/winterizing-your-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">winterizing your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is worth taking the time and spending the money on. In some cases, even hiring a professional to help will be the best option depending on your level of comfortability. Winterizing involves protecting your home against the cold that can potentially damage areas and systems in your home such as your AC unit, gutters, downspout, roof, doors, windows, fireplace, heating system, lawn, outdoor gear and more. Winterizing your home will save you on money, time and aggravation in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home renovations can not only help increase the property of your home. They can also prevent future problems if you don\u2019t properly maintain it. Knowing what home renovation projects not to spend money and time on, will help you focus on those projects that are worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you\u2019re selling soon. Or you\u2019re feeling creative. 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