As a homeowner, you are constantly faced with maintenance, repairs, and updates that need to be made to keep your home in peak condition. While time is limited, here are three parts of your home you do not want to overlook.
1. Kitchen- Your kitchen is often the activity center of your home if you are like most Americans. Kitchens on average need to be updated at least every 10 years in order to avoid looking dated. In addition to cosmetic changes, you should also consider functionality when planning your next update. Adding items such as a kitchen water filter, dishwasher, and garbage disposal will greatly increase the productivity of your kitchen. Adding a kitchen or whole house water filter will save you big on future plumbing repairs and more importantly, it will ensure that your family is drinking the cleanest water possible. When remodeling is on your mind, the kitchen is a room you must consider.
2. Roof- Most people forget about their roofs until they have a leaky roof! . I realize that your roof may not be a fun or exciting renovation, but when you neglect it, you will pay dearly. If you are not sure of the quality of your roof, you can start by getting a free roof inspection to determine if your roof needs repairs, how old it is, and about how long before you need to replace it. If you need a new roof, check with a few companies to be sure your get the best pricing and that you actually need a completely new roof instead of just repairs. While not the most fun, a new roof is definitely a worthwhile investment.
3. Bathroom- Nothing beats a nice hot shower of a soak in the tub after a long day's work. Spending the time to renovate your bathroom can reward you every day. While some improvements are only cosmetic in nature, additions such as a garden tub can really drive your bathroom and home value through the roof. Your tastes are clearly going to influence the renovations you make, but spending your time and money improving your homes' bathroom is always a good idea.
If you are going to undertake these improvements yourself and are not familiar with construction, I suggest attending classes at places like Home Depot where they cover the basics of several DIY improvements.
