When you determine the answer to that all-important question, “What is my home worth?” and it’s lower than you hoped, it’s probably time to take on at least a few DIY projects to boost the value.
While there are projects that only the pros should take on, as The Family Handyman notes, like a total remodel, removing lead or asbestos or major electric work, any of these DIY projects can be accomplished over a weekend or less.
Install Smart Home Features
If you’re still using a thermostat that dates back to the 1990s or even older, the kind that you need to turn a light on to see it in the dark, it’s time for an update. A thermostat that can be controlled from your smartphone is not only convenient, but it’s an inexpensive way to add value.
Buyers these days are looking for smart, eco-friendly features that not only reduce their impact on the environment but help them save on utility bills. So go beyond the thermostat by installing smart locks, lights, and security systems.
Switch Out All Your Light Bulbs
If you’ve been living in the same home for decades, you might still be using those old lightbulbs, replacing them with the same type out of habit. But switching out all your lightbulbs for LEDs is something you can easily do in a couple of hours or less and reap savings too.
LED lights use 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than the incandescent type. While they cost more upfront, over time they can save hundreds of dollars by reducing energy usage. Having LED bulbs throughout your house is a big selling point if you plan to put your home on the market.
Update Your Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. If it’s outdated, it will detract from your home’s value, but you don’t have to do a total renovation. Instead, consider updating fixtures like lighting, door pulls, and faucets. There’s no need for an electrician or a plumber with plenty of how-to videos on YouTube.
Give those old cabinets new life with some paint. A modern kitchen should be bright so if they’re dark you might want to sand them and then paint them white. Adding a tile backsplash is fairly simple too. There are lots of great pre-fab mosaic backsplash tiles and anyone can rent a wet saw and install it for a whole new look in the kitchen.
Turn Your Master Bath Into a Spa
A master bath is almost as important to buyers as the kitchen. You can use that to your advantage for a quick boost in your home’s value. If it’s outdated, update the fixtures, paint any cabinets, and replace the mirror to instantly refresh the look and feel.
Transform it into a spa-like master bath by adding a candle, items from nature like artfully placed branches, bamboo, or an orchid, and some new fluffy white towels.
Create an Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor living spaces can have a big impact on value too. If you have a deck, replace any rotting, old boards or do a total refinish. If you’re handy and don’t have a deck, installing one is a great DIY project with wood or composite decking the best for increasing value.
A gas-fueled fire pit, some comfy furniture with lots of pillows, a water feature, and greenery can all help create an enticing outdoor oasis.
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