Bathroom and kitchen renovations are lovely, and sprucing
up your interior design can make a house liveable again, as well as improve its
chances of selling. However, many homeowners forget or ignore the value of
exterior renovations, both in helping to sell a house and in making it a more
comfortable and convenient place to live. If you are looking to change up your
home, but aren’t interested in changing your home’s interior, finding a company
that does landscape design and other
exterior work could be the option you want.
Creating Curb Appeal
If your main interest is in making your house more appealing from the
exterior, whether just to make it a prettier and more appealing house in
general, or for the express purpose of creating curb appeal to help it sell faster
and easier, landscaping and a general "house facelift” can be a valuable investment.
First impressions mean a lot, and with a freshly painted home with lush
landscaping, the first impression of a home - as well as its owners - will be a
good one. Depending on the degree of landscaping being done, some plants may
need to be occasionally watered or otherwise cared for; homeowners who predict
that they will not have time to do so may wish to specify this to their
landscape designer in advance.
Increasing Your Space...
If beautifying the existing parts of your home and yard is not quite
your fancy, there are certainly arguments to be made in favour of extending your front porch or garage. Either
of these options creates more "active” outdoor space, perfect for social
gatherings or roomy relaxation. The garage expansion is the perfect investment
for families with teens about to get into driving - or just for a car nut in
need of more safe space for his or her beauties.
...Or Go a Step Further
With an extension
to a front or back porch, the logical next step is to use the space.
The classic use of comfortable outdoor space is, of course, barbecuing - so why
not look into a built-in BBQ? Built-in barbecues have the advantage of being a
stylish and functional piece, and most come with stone "wings” to use as a
surface for everything from plates to basting brushes and tongs. Not to
mention, the stone exterior means no sad, rusting legs after one or two
winters.
Another common exterior renovation that fits well with expanded social
space is a pool.Whether it is just you, relaxing after a tough day at work, or friends or
family at a social event, a pool is a fun and refreshing addition - again, not
to mention the appeal to potential buyers, some of whom will be sold based on
the presence of a pool alone.
Exterior Renovations
When looking for ways to spruce up your home and life, bringing the
renovations outside can add value and should always be an option to consider.
Exterior renovations are a sure way to get the most out of the brief warm times
in Canada and are without a doubt a sure way to increase your home’s value.