Sacramento Movers Share How to Increase the Value of Your Home

It’s good to know which projects will actually increase the value of your home before you start renovating your home. Here is a list of renovations that will increase the value, as well as some that may not be worthwhile in the end.

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Renovations to Do:

Upgrade your kitchen. Kitchen renovation should be at the top of the list. This is the room where families tend to spend most of their time. Some suggestions are to upgrade all the appliances to stainless steel, and installing counter tops made from engineered stone or granite to improve the aesthetic appeal.

Upgrade your bathroom. Replace old, cracked, or dirty toilets. They can be an eyesore! The same goes for a vanity, install one that recesses into the wall to save space. Proper lighting can also be a value booster, whether it’s replacing old lighting or adding a window for natural lighting. Another simple fix is to re-glaze your bath tub if you cannot afford to replace it.

Go green. In recent years there has been a growing demand for green housing. This involves anything that can make your house more energy efficient. Changes can be small such as adding a ceiling fan in every room.

Renovations to avoid:

Converting a room. Turning a bedroom into a room that is specific to your interests, such as a library or wine cellar is a risk. Once you start changing the structure of a room, you make it less valuable because the next owner may not want to spend the money to re-renovate the room. If this is something you insist on doing, make it easy to undo.

Laying down carpet. More and more people want natural hardwood flooring. It’s easier to clean, it doesn't show as much dirt, and it’s better for people who suffer from allergies.

Redoing your garage. Some people do some interesting things with their garages, such as turning them into family rooms or play rooms, and laying down carpet. Most people just want a garage to simply function as a garage; a place to park your car and keep dirty outdoor stuff. It’s okay to redo your garage in a sensible way, such as adding shelving or expanding it, but don’t overdo it.

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