Necessary Home Upgrades

 

Sometimes upgrading your home seems exciting, but most of the time it seems expensive and daunting.  Usually upgrading your home is the least fun when it is the most necessary, but avoiding necessary upgrades will only cost you more money and stress in the long run.  The biggest reason why many homeowners cringe when they think of upgrading their homes is because of the cost involved.  Upgrading is not a cheap project, but there are ways to get the most out of the money spent on the project, as well as ways to save money while ending up with all the upgrades needed.  Before any construction begins, homeowners should do a home scan to determine what upgrades are most necessary.  

 

Start in the kitchen

 

The kitchen is possibly the most important room in the house.  It is where most of a homeowner’s time is spent, and when it is not working properly it affects everyone living in the home.  Usually the most upgrades are needed in the kitchen therefore that is the first room that should be evaluated for necessary upgrades.  If you are upgrading in order to increase the value of your home, the kitchen is the first place that potential buyers will pay top dollar for if it is upgraded and modern.  Give your cabinets a high end look.  Whether that means you can afford to install custom cabinetry, or you simply give your current cabinets a fresh coat of paint or stain, the goal should be to make the kitchen look as new as possible.  If you cannot afford brand new appliances, make sure your current appliances are in tip top shape, and if they need some tender love and care paint them with stainless steel colored paint to give them an upgraded look without the hefty price attached.  

 

Pay more to save more

 

Sometimes the cheapest options end up costing homeowners more in the long run.  Cheaper materials often need to be replaced or repaired more frequently than higher quality materials that cost more.  So when you are upgrading your home, consider how long you want the materials to last and if it is worth it to pay the extra money for high quality products.  Materials that are worth the expense include carpet, furniture, and other materials that you need to last longer than just a few years.  Also, investing more money into energy saving products will save you money on your utility bills immediately.  Investing in high quality will ultimately pay off in one way or another, so if you budget has room, high quality materials should definitely be a priority.  

 

Upgrades that make you happy

 

One reason you should be upgrading your home is to make you happy.  Do not be afraid to make your house your home.  According to House Logic, upgrades that are not absolutely necessary, but will increase your quality of life should be on your upgrade list so if funds allow it you can splurge a little!

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Source: houselogic.com/blog/home-thoughts/new-home-upgrades/#.

 

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