Tips of the Month –10 Quick Home Improvements

By KRISTA TURCASSO

There are many ways to increase the attractiveness and value of a home. These ten quick home improvement ideas can be inexpensive, easy and can help you to either enjoy your new home or help you in selling a house when the time is right!

1. Little things that add to the appearance of a home can add value. Distinct moldings for both the interior and exterior are an example of a small detail that adds to the overall look and feel, and one that can be easily implemented by a homeowner at a small cost.

2. You continually hear of kitchen renovations, and for good reason. Replacing old cabinets, facets, countertops and back splashes with more modern material creates an up-to-date feel. Old material and patterns can instantly date a home.

3. After you’ve updated the kitchen, you may consider taking it one step further and invest in new appliances. One of the most important areas of the home that contributes toward the overall resale value is the kitchen, so this will dramatically affect the resale value of your home.

4. The bathroom is another one of the most important areas of the house for home improvement. Who wants to soak in an old, dingy tub? Resurfacing the tub (or investing in a new one all together), changing up some of the tile or updating it, and installing a modern vanity and faucet definitely bring the bathroom up to date with a clean and attractive feel.

5. A new roof can ease your concerns and the potential concerns of a buyer! Plus, it adds to the overall external look and health of your home.

6. New siding or paint on the exterior of your home adds wonders! It can add up to $10,000 value of your home, bringing it right up to a modern look and feel. If the siding is already modern, try livening it up with a pressure wash.

7. While it’s purely cosmetic, a fresh coat of paint can create a dramatic difference in a home. It is cost effective and can be easily executed by the homeowners in a short amount of time.

8. Carpet can age a home, especially if it is light in colour and hasn’t had the care it needs. Changing to hard word floors or tile, or just replacing to a more modern pattern and material can quickly clean up the house.

9. Landscaping is so important, especially since the first impression of your home is made from outside. Put some thought and care into it. Plant trees, flowers and shrubs that compliment the design and layout of your home, or consider a rock garden or water feature for that something extra.

10. Fernie can have a short summer season, and all of us living here enjoy spending most of it outdoors. Adding a roomy deck or veranda to your home will do wonders to either your family or the potential buyer during these special warm and beautiful months of the year!