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Increasing the Value of Your Own Home
Thu 02 Oct 2008 - 13:42
Increasing the Value of Your Own Home
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Keith_Barrett]Keith Barrett
With the future of housing markets all around the world looking uncertain, many people are deciding against moving homes at this point in time. Instead, it seems like there has been a surge in the number of people carrying out home improvements.
If done well, home improvements can certainly add to the value of your home. Equally, if you make a mess of things then your DIY skills could lead to a decrease in the value of your home.
The key to increasing the value of your property is to take on tasks that will add to the quality of your home. Think about the type of improvements that potential buyers might like to see.
Also consider your own skills. If you're not a DIY expert then you don't want to try making changes that could go horribly wrong. It may be that you need to get expert help with some jobs, but think about whether the work will be cost effective.
So let's take a closer look at the changes that you could make to your home. Firstly, take a look at the outside of the property. It may seem like a strange place to start but any potential buyers will see the exterior of the building before they step inside.
Think about how it looks and the type of impression that it creates. There are some simple tasks that can be carried out inexpensively but which really can improve the appearance of any house. You might, for instance, consider painting any woodwork and taking a look at the state of the front door.
How about your garden? Is it neat and tidy? Are you able to make as much use of it as you like? Improvements to the external areas of the property won't just mean that you can enjoy your home more - they will also add to its value, making it easier to sell at some point in the future.
When it comes to the inside of a house, traditional wisdom dictates that two rooms worth spending time and money on are the bathroom and the kitchen. Think about what changes you can make to these two rooms, since they could certainly add value to the property.
Don't forget that if you spend too much money on home improvements then you may never be able to get it back. Think about the value that you could add and set yourself a budget. Then make sure you stick to it!
If your improvements cost too much time and money then you may have little to show for your work at the end of the project.
Be sure that you don't neglect your living room too. A simple lick of paint can make a big difference, while modern electric fires can make a great focal point for any room.
Changes such as these needn't cost an enormous amount of money but they really can help you to increase the value of your own home, helping you to enjoy it more and making it more valuable when you come to sell up.
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