{"id":25260,"date":"2021-08-26T13:08:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=25260"},"modified":"2021-08-26T13:10:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:10:50","slug":"8-creative-ways-to-increase-the-value-of-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/8-creative-ways-to-increase-the-value-of-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Creative Ways to Increase the Value of Your House"},"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;\">Increasing your house\u2019s value allows you to sell it for more when the right comes, helping to boost your return on investment (ROI). Looking around your home and noting areas that need improvement and those requiring a minor touch-up can help you plan and determine which upgrades you should go for. Here are creative ways to increase the value of your house.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance your home\u2019s curb appeal<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your house&#8217;s first impression is essential if you want to sell it for more. A fresh coat of paint is an excellent way to boost your home curb appeal. Working with experienced and reliable professionals like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thedublinpainters.ie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dublin Painters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to give your home a fresh look with excellent painting services, will help to increase your home\u2019s value and arouse buyers\u2019 interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning, decluttering and landscaping your yard boost your home\u2019s aesthetics. Consider replacing your outdoor furniture and garage door to give your home a fresh look. Additionally, lighting your driveway and walkway makes your property look stylish and adds a great ambience. Consider placing outdoor lanterns at strategic locations of your property and lighting your patio to spice up your house&#8217;s exterior.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in smart home technology<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enginess.io\/insights\/what-is-smart-home-technology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart home technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> automates and remotely controls home appliances like fridges and washing machines to regulate energy consumption. The smart lights have sensors that can be customized to sense movement within your compound and notify you or your security team in case of intrusion. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, this technology allows complete control over your lighting system to automate a schedule that turns your lights on and off, dims, and brightens them as needed. It also gives you control over window treatments, where you can remotely control ambient outdoor lighting. Smart home technology ensures that you can access any form of entertainment like gaming, movie streaming, music, and reading from wirelessly connected devices without leaving your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen remodelling<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people consider the kitchen the centre of a house, and a great kitchen will fetch you more money when it comes time to sell. Choose a style that would appeal to most buyers and add sufficient storage. You may also consider replacing handles, knobs, and countertops, and cabinet repainting. Repainting the entire kitchen can be challenging, especially if you want to sell the house. Go for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/super-easy-kitchen-color-ideas-3960440\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen colour schemes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that would appeal to a broader group of home buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the flooring<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re using the carpeted floor, consider changing them as they can easily get stained from spills, wear down over time, and are hard to maintain. Upgrading to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bruce.com\/en-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wooden flooring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will increase your home&#8217;s values and enhance its look by adding a touch of elegance. Wooden floors are easy to clean and maintain, strong and durable, and never go out of fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remodel or add new windows<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your house has small windows, consider installing large ones to modernize your space and improve style.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inspiration.jeld-wen.ca\/2017\/02\/21\/5-benefits-of-installing-large-windows\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large windows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only let in more light into your home but also create an impression of a larger space, making it look and feel stylish. This boosts your house value as most homebuyers prefer natural lighting over artificial lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade the bathroom<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the kitchen, most homebuyers pay close attention to the bathroom. Installing a bath and shower will appeal to more people. This upgrade doesn&#8217;t need to be expensive; you can fully tile the bath area or add a shower curtain and then properly fix a showerhead. You can have a separate enclosure for the bath to make it more appealing, although it will cost more. This will increase your house&#8217;s value.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declutter, deep clean, and reorganize<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cluttered space appears squeezed and unappealing and since most homebuyers prefer huge spaces, decluttering will come in handy. Remove any furniture, decorations, and other items that you don&#8217;t need. Hire a deep cleaning service to have your house professionally cleaned. This will help get rid of any hard stains, debris, viruses, bacteria, improve indoor air quality, and leave your home looking fresh for visitors. Consider reorganizing your house and add a touch of style with decorations that appeal to a broader group.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the garage door<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garage door replacement not only improves curb appeal but also offers a high return on investment. Choose a design and colour that matches the house&#8217;s front door and windows for a custom appearance. Ensure that the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativedoor.com\/blog\/energy-efficient-garage-doors-are-they-worth-the-investment#:~:text=Triple%2Dlayer%20doors%2C%20which%20use,of%20traditional%20types%20of%20insulation.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage door material<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you choose guarantees insulation to reduce energy bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endnote<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A house is a worthy investment that requires regular maintenance to keep its value from depreciating. These tips will help you increase the value of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number: THSI-2403<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increasing your house\u2019s value allows you to sell it for more when the right comes, helping to boost your return on investment (ROI). 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