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Old Man Winter is nearly gone for another year, spring is in the air, and your tax return will soon appear. You feel on top of the world, and now, you can’t wait to give your home the facelift it needs to feel like the proverbial house on the hill.
You’re in good company. Research shows that homeowners have become increasingly interested in home remodeling projects during the past few years, with home renovation spending increasing from nearly $330 billion to $485 billion between 2019 and 2024.
How can you maximize your time and money when diving into your home renovation projects this spring? Let’s explore the top home renovation tips and tricks to help you turn your dream home into a reality this year.
Let There Be Light
Tight on funds? Something as simple as changing some of your light fixtures may be all you need to upgrade your home’s feel. Modern lights are relatively affordable, and with decorative solutions like light-emitting diode rope lighting, you can easily give your home a fresh look without draining your wallet. All it takes is a few hundred dollars versus thousands of dollars to make your house feel more like home with high-quality lighting.
Get Your Priorities Straight
Perhaps you want to do more than replace a handful of light fixtures around the house this year. Now couldn’t be a better time to create a plan for your home renovation. Ask yourself these questions to determine what your renovation will look like and how large your budget will need to be:
- Will you manage your project or rely on a reputable general contractor to do the job?
- How will you cover your home improvement costs?
- Do you prefer to make payments for your project with the help of financing, or would you rather cover the costs in one large payment?
- What projects do you definitely want to tackle this year?
Prioritize the projects that may quickly boost your home’s functionality or value, as you may decide to sell your house in the future, and the right additions might make the selling process easier. For instance, consider overhauling your kitchen countertops. Granite countertops can significantly increase the value of your kitchen. Other popular countertop options that will make your home more attractive to family, friends, and potential buyers include quartz and marble countertops.
Stay Neutral
Ready to give your home a pop of color this year? With color trends coming and going from one year to the next, consider sticking with neutral hues for your ceilings, floors, and walls. Then, add your desired pops of color with accents and furniture, which are less costly to replace if they ever become untrendy in the years ahead. Top neutral colors include beige, gray, and white.
Don’t Forget the Home Equity
If you’re looking for a simple way to cover your home renovation costs, consider tapping into your home’s equity if you have lived in your house for years. Your credit line size will be based on your equity, and the interest rate will be based on your current credit score. Monitoring your credit will help you ensure you will qualify for the credit line you’ll need to cover your home renovation costs.
Get Smart
Elevate your home this spring with smart home technologies. These technologies can help you automate your home’s functions, ranging from your air conditioning to your lights, making it easy to optimize your home’s comfort whether you’re at home or away from home. Some systems even offer data showing how and when your family members consume the highest amounts of energy so you can boost your home’s efficiency.
Get to the Root
Before digging around your home to start your next home renovation project, consider checking your home thoroughly for any underlying issues that may put a wrench in your plans. For instance, let’s say you want to renovate your roof. Don’t just concentrate on your roof. You’ll also need to assess your walls, pillars, and roof supports to ensure they can accommodate new roofing material. If your walls are infested with termites or other pests, you need to tackle this problem before adding a brand-new roof to the mix.
Spruce Up Your Home With Confidence This Spring
Turning your home into your favorite oasis doesn’t have to be complicated with the right home renovation strategy. From upgrading your lighting fixtures to choosing neutral wall colors, a few easy steps can help you refurbish your home and make it look more inviting from one season to the next. Consider all of the above-listed home renovation tips and tricks to create the perfect home environment for yourself and your loved ones in the months ahead.
By Andrew Lemieux
who is a creative writer, poet, and content strategist. He is passionate about literature, food, wine, travel, and sports. In his spare time he enjoys working on home projects and restoring the 1837 Greek Revival he and his wife own.
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