7 FIXES TO BOOST YOUR HOME’S VALUE
There are several simple and affordable fixes you can do to boost your home’s value.
1. Paint – A fresh coat of paint can do wonders, it gives dirty walls a clean look. Dark colors can be stylish, but lighter shades brighten up a room
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2. Flooring – Well maintained flooring can give a positive tone for the entire interior of the home. Lighter tone flooring can make a drab area appear modern.
3. Accents – Change your window coverings and area rugs. Remember lighter colors are best, if the floor is in great shape, skip the area rug it will make the room appear larger.
4. Windows – Old windows can be ugly, but they also let the heat and air escape costing you extra dollars. Window coverings are typically the focus for many the actual windows themselves are often overlooked.
5. Landscaping – Poorly trimmed bushes and overgrown lawns can kill a home’s curb appeal. Clean up the bushes, flower beds and keep the lawns fertilized and trimmed.
6. Decorative touches to the yard – Not pink flamingos or garden gnomes but benches, stepping stones and fountains. These accents are visually appealing and create a welcoming environment.
7. Exterior touches – Accent paint on window frames, decorative beams and porches, calm colors that complement the homes exterior color scheme. Clean brickwork and concrete slabs with masonry cleaner to make them appear new and neat. Power washing is a great quick makeover.
*This information was taken from msn.com:realestate.
