Add Value to Your Home With These Upgrades

When you put your home up for sale, potential buyers must see your house at its best so they experience positive feelings about it. You want to make your home as attractive as possible from the moment a person drives up. You can do many things to improve your home's curb appeal without spending a small fortune. Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbingshares some ways to immediately add value to your home.

The Upgrade Effect

USA Today points out that certain upgrades, like the ones listed here, can positively influence your home’s value. Renovating kitchens and bathrooms, in fact, show some of the best returns on the dollar, so be sure to hire pros like those at Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing for installations. Don’t forget to keep all of your upgrade paperwork, including estimates and receipts, safe and handy by digitizing the documents and storing them online or on your hard drive. You can compress a PDF online to reduce the file size so you don’t use more storage than necessary. 

Add Flower Beds

Flowers are a beautiful, inexpensive way to enhance your home's exterior. Even if you don't have the greenest thumb in the world, planting some flower beds with low-maintenance, colorful blooms is an easy way to boost your home's curb appeal.

Consider using perennials for these landscape upgrades. Perennials come back with little care each season, making them more cost-effective for you and new owners. Don't forget to add mulch to your fresh flower beds. Mulch helps keep evaporation to a minimum, which reduces watering needs. Using mulch also makes flower beds look tidy.

Remove Dead Trees

Dead and dying trees are an eyesore on your property, and they can make your entire yard look unkempt. If the tree is too big for you to handle safely, hire a tree removal service. These companies have the tools and equipment to do the job right.

Before hiring a contractor, read reviews and online testimonials to make an informed decision. Get at least three estimates, and ask if the proposals include stump grinding and disposal.

Install Edging

Adding edging around flower beds can enhance their appearance, and it's an inexpensive way to add curb appeal to your home. Edging also helps prevent grass from growing onto walkways or other areas where you don't want it to grow.

Make Repairs to Exterior Windows and Doors

Homes with cracked windows, missing window screens or faulty window seals give a negative impression. Spend a little money to fix these issues. Updating or upgrading your windows can improve your home's value and appearance.

The same goes for your front door. If your home has a front door with chipped or peeling paint or cracks in the frame, it looks neglected and can negatively affect your home's value. With a small investment of time and money, you can fix these issues yourself.

Power Wash Your Home's Exterior

Millennial Magazine notes that you can improve your home's curb appeal by power washing the exterior. An old coat of paint, dirt stains, mold growth, or mildew can make your home look shabby even if it isn't in poor condition. Exterior power washing may be a temporary solution, but it's a cheap and easy one that can help your home sell.

Install a New Fence

Fences are a great way to define the edge of your property. If you want to make your house look larger, consider adding fencing around the yard. Fences with gates and decorative elements add curb appeal to your home, especially when you embellish them with colorful flowers or vines.

Boost Your Home's Exterior Appeal

Many small improvements can boost your home's curbside appeal. Update your landscaping, add a new fence, and clean up with power washing and fresh paint. For help with kitchen and bathroom upgrades, contact Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing today by calling 708-845-7922!

Guest Contributor: Patrick Young