Small Home Improvements that Add Resale Value to Your Home

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Times continue to be tough, and the housing market can be scary. If you’re thinking of selling your
home someday, you probably want to begin figuring out ways to improve the resale value of your
property without breaking the bank. Think about these tips that will help you save money as well as
bring your house into a more inviting condition.

The exterior. Consider the curb appeal of your home, which simply means looking at your from a more
objective viewpoint, usually that of a potential buyer. The first thing anyone will see of your home is
the outside, including your yard. This is one place that doesn’t take a lot effort to keep up. Make the
sure lawn stays mowed and watered. Pull any unsightly weeds. If you feel that you are lacking in the
landscape department, add a tree, a hedge, or some flowers (window boxes are attractive). Fix anything
that is broken or ugly. Add a coat of paint to windowsills or trims.

The bathroom. Along with the kitchen, this is one of the most important rooms in your house, and one
that buyers are going to want to investigate before they make any decisions. Replace the toilet seat or
even the sink, or simply add new handles. If the floor has seen better days, you can apply new tiles or
sheet vinyl directly over the old one.

The kitchen. Rather than hire someone to do it for you, practice your own kitchen remodeling
skills. Visit a home improvement store and pick out new cabinet doors and up-to-date handles, then
install them yourself. Slap on a fresh coat of paint in the pantry. You’ll come off as savvy as well as
environmentally conscious if you replace your old light bulbs with energy efficient light fixtures that will
help you save now as well as later.

Living room. Help yourself out now by establishing a cleaning regime for the windows and then keep
them clean regularly. Pick out new curtains, the lighter colored the better, so as to allow in more
natural light and give your living room a fresh new feel. Take a close look at light fixtures and outlet
covers, which may be cracked or old. Since LED lighting is currently in vogue, consider replacing your
light bulbs as you did in the kitchen.

The bedroom. Spruce it up with a new coat of paint, or touch up any areas to give it a fresh look.
Consider adding a wallpaper border just below the ceiling. You can clean the carpets yourself by renting
a cleaner (which you can do from your nearby grocery store) and saving money at the same time.
Coordinate the colors in your room by adding a new bedspread or comforter.

You can make little changes along the way by picking out area rugs to conceal any stains that you are
having trouble removing. And remember that sometimes all you need to do to feel better about your
home is to make sure it smells just right by adding a few scented candles.