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Now that the kids are back to school, you’ve got a chance to take an assessment of your surroundings and consider some valuable home improvement projects. Whether you take these on as a DIY scenario or hire professional contractors, this could be a golden opportunity to improve your surroundings and actually increase the overall value of your home. Take a causal stroll through your home while you think about all the possibilities. You could:- Add an attic bedroom. If your attic has the standing room, it really doesn’t take a lot of effort to convert that useable space into a practical room or den. This same philosophy can be applied to other spaces like a garage or basement. All it might take is some dry wall, paint and furnishing. It’s also a fun project that you can do yourself with busting the budget. This spare room could also come in handy if you have siblings who are now sharing a bedroom. As they get older, they’ll be lobbying for their own bedroom. Why not get that ready now? If you don’t need a spare bedroom, why not consider a home office or just a quiet space for reading? Surely you can find a purpose for an extra room!
- Add a wood deck out back. It has been estimated that when a home owner installs a wooden deck to their backyard they can actually recoup close to 80% of the cost of installation based on the increased value of the home. Adding a deck might be a bit more labor intensive which could require hiring professional deck builders. The advantage of this is that you’ll find many prefabricated options that can lower the cost. You could also design your own deck to accommodate whatever type of entertaining needs you have in mind. Would you prefer and open deck or enclosed one? Will you be grilling out there? The possibilities are limitless.
- Replace all your windows. Depending on the circumstances, your windows might be in desperate need of an upgrade. If you still have old windows they might be letting out all your warm air or let in all the cold air which is going to force you to crank up the heat and increase your energy bills. Replacing windows is another great way to increase the value of your home. New windows are also easier to clean and make for a brighter look all around.
- Update your kitchen. This doesn’t mean a complete remodel but instead you could simply replace your old appliances with new, energy efficient models to give your kitchen a facelift. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a total remodel. This would involve replacing cabinets and countertops. If your kitchen is really the “heart of your home” then perhaps it’s time to get the most out of that space by widening the walls and brining in a center prep island. A top chef needs the right space to create culinary magic!
To help move along any of those projects, you’ll also want to have Sacramento Junk Removal team like Junk King on standby. They’ll be able to take away all the clutter to open up a room or all the waste left behind from a remodel project. You focus on the improvements and let them focus on the junk removal!
Ask any Sacramento resident what is the benefit of living in the city and top of the list will be the amazing array of restaurants. Sacramento is a true foodie town with bistros, cafes, restaurants and even food trucks that appeal to everyone’s taste. What’s great about dining out is how it might inspire you to try some new culinary tricks of your own. There are also some great one night cooking classes happening around town where you could discover a passion for pasta making or unlock your inner pastry chef. Of course all this kitchen excitement could hit the brakes if your own cooking workspace is not up to speed. If that is the case then it could be time for you to get rid of those old appliances and make room for some new ones.
Do you know where you fall on the furniture style meter? Are you happy being surrounded by casual or do you prefer more rustic? Is your vibe closer to traditional or leaning towards contemporary? Maybe you like a little bit of everything, not that there’s anything wrong with that! Our furnishings reflect our taste (or lack thereof). Typically if we live alone the only one we are really pleasing when it comes to picking out furniture is our self. It’s when couples get together that they have to blend styles which could lead to a hodgepodge of furnishings. This is especially true if they’re bringing together two separate living spaces. All it takes to rectify the situation is a little coordination.