Springtime and Home Renovations

Posted by Mimi Neuhaus on 10 February 2010 | 0 Comments

On snowy days like the ones we’re experiencing it’s hard to think Spring is just 6 weeks away. Tennyson may have been right about a young man’s fancy (In Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love..), but for most homeowners the coming of Spring brings thoughts of renovations.

All home repairs or upgrades, no matter how big or small, are necessary for the upkeep of one’s home. The question is which remodeling project will get you the best return for you money?

If you are thinking of selling your home and want to spruce it up but keep the cost down, here are some ideas that can give your home greater appeal:

1. Paint – When it comes time to selling one’s home most experts agree a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and most dramatic ways to make a home look clean, bright and inviting. If you cannot do both the exterior and interior, paint at least the front door and trim as well as polishing the doorknob and door numbers. When it comes to the interior most agree if you’re using color other than neutral tones keep it pleasing to the eye. Many of us love to watch those home designing shows and get some great ideas on home decorating. While using bright, strong, dramatic colors may be pleasing to you remember the buyer may not agree with your choice. When selling a home the setting, room color, mood and atmosphere must be appealing to the buyers. The color of a room or rooms does influence the buyer. The idea of using soft inviting colors is to allow the buyer to ‘see’ the home. Remember, paint color does set the tone, so choose them wisely. By keeping a balance and continuity of color throughout your home you can achieve that fresh, clean, inviting look.

2. Wash your windows and screens. Cleaning your windows and screens allows any room to look bright.

3. Tidy up the clutter. Don’t let the buyer be distracted with piles of newspapers, schoolbooks and sport equipment. Throw out what is not being used, pack and or stack items neatly. By keeping all entrances, rooms and the garage FREE of all kinds of clutter allows the buyer to see the possibilities your home has to offer.

It doesn’t take much to get a house ready, just a plan and a couple of weekends. The results will be well worth it.

If you are planning to do major renovations, here is a helpful link that may help you as you consider which home repairs you should do:
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2009/costvsvalue/national.aspx