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December
26

Boost Your Home's Worth: New Year Renovation Projects | Haring Realty

As a homeowner, you should always be thinking about the financial worth of your home. Our REALTORS® have seen many different types of renovation projects in a variety of Bucyrus homes for sale. Here are some of our favorites to help you boost your home's worth in the new year.

  • Add a Fresh Coat of Paint
    If you instantly want to spruce up the look and appeal of your home, invest in a fresh coat of paint. This is a low-cost home improvement project that can breathe life into both the exterior and interior of your house. Many of today's homeowners go with bold colors, but if you have an HOA, be sure to check with them first. Standard white is always appealing if you're not sure which color you'd like for your home.

  • Rethink Energy Usage
    With so many homeowners going green, it's no surprise that there are many ways to decrease your energy usage. You can install extra windows or a skylight to take advantage of the sun. Or you can switch out some of your current appliances with more energy-efficient models. You should also make sure that all of your lights are LEDs, which use much less energy than traditional bulbs and can last several years.

  • Modernize the Kitchen
    A home's kitchen is typically the room that gets used the most on any given day. With the wide variety of available technology, you can easily upgrade your appliances and other items to attain a modernized kitchen. You can go with an upgrade as simple as LED track lighting or move forward with something really special, like a smart refrigerator that lets you see items inside without opening the door.

  • Renovate the Bathroom
    For whatever reason, homeowners are often judged on the appearance of their bathrooms. This is one reason why remodels are so popular. Even minor upgrades such as repainting the cabinets, replacing old countertops, or installing new floors can make a huge difference. If you want a full transformation, you should consider installing an entirely new sink or redoing your shower. If you decide to sell, any of these bathroom projects will add value to your home.

  • Revamp the Landscaping
    There are so many different ways to revamp your landscape these days that picking and choosing might be the hardest part of the process. Once the weather breaks,  you can plant a vegetable garden or tackle a more complex project like adding a koi pond. You can add numerous items to your backyard landscape, such as an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, wood-fired pizza oven, or fire pit.

  • Add an Entirely New Room
    If you're looking for a huge, exciting project to undergo and have the cash to make it a reality, then building an entirely new room or completely redesigning an existing room is the way to go. Media rooms with big-screen TVs, video game consoles, and surround sound systems are all the rage. You can also add on a hobby room for the adults or a playroom for the kids. Any of these can transform the functionality of your home and increase its worth.

These are only a few of the exciting renovations that homeowners will be planning for the new year. Contact us to find your dream home and get started on your very own project.

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