Start Your Year Off Right with Home Improvement Projects
The new year is almost here. The end of the year brings an opportunity to prepare for a fresh start. As you pack away the holiday decorations, take time to prioritize home improvement projects for the new year.
Regular home maintenance adds value to your home. Tasks like gutter cleaning, changing the HVAC filter, and cleaning windows, help your home run more efficiently. With good maintenance, you keep your home inspection ready from the start. Then, you can focus on larger home improvement projects.
What Home Improvements Matter Most?
When deciding what home improvement projects to tackle, homeowners must look at the cost-benefit and what matters most to enhance the quality of life. It's important to choose projects that increase a home's value that your family will also enjoy.
Other essential factors to consider are safety and energy efficiency. The cost-benefit includes more than simply adding to the home's resale value. It also considers additional cost savings, like utility bills, insurance premiums, and ongoing maintenance costs.
New Garage Doors
New garage doors don't sound that fun compared to some other projects. Yet, new garage doors recoup around 95% of their cost. Plus, upgrading to wind and hurricane-resistant garage doors may positively impact home insurance premiums. Add curb appeal, home value, and protection with upgraded garage doors.
Deck Addition
Florida residents enjoy the outdoors throughout the year. Home improvement projects that enhance outdoor spaces add quality of life and home value. Expand your outdoor living space with a deck addition. Covered decks create an even cozier space to relax and gather.
Outdoor Kitchen
Much like a deck addition, an outdoor kitchen expands the indoor living space. Outdoor kitchens vary widely in scope, from a simple built-in grill to a full-scale kitchen with counters, appliances, lighting, and entertainment space. Homeowners benefit from the added room and function. Outdoor kitchens give space to entertain while increasing home values.
Window Replacement
Replacing old or broken windows offers a solid return on investment. For homes with windows 20 years old or older, upgrading to new windows provides energy efficiency. Today's windows have energy-saving technology to decrease heat transfer and air leaks. Plus, new windows add curb appeal.
Minor Kitchen Upgrades
You don't have to invest in a significant kitchen remodel to enhance your cooking space. Minor kitchen remodels cost less and recoup more of the costs. A minor kitchen remodel includes updated appliances, countertops, cabinet hardware and refacing, and sink. A minor kitchen remodel takes less time and causes less disruption than a major remodel.
Roof Replacement
A new roof is a significant investment. Yet, an old or damaged roof can cause major problems in a home. The roof is one of the essential elements in a house. New roofs protect against water damage. They also improve energy efficiency. On average, roofs last around 30 years. For older homes, invest in an updated roof to protect your house.
Restore Your Home's Value
Home improvement projects and upgrades add financial value and enjoyment to a home. At Kenco Home Inspections, we offer home inspection services for all types of homes in Southeast Florida. Our service includes a detailed, written report to inform you of the house's current condition.
Contact us today to schedule a home inspection service!