If remodeling has been on the brain recently, this is your sign to take the step and create a home you truly love. We're here to help you select the home improvement projects that are worth your money and will get you the most significant bang for your buck. A bonus: these projects will have also increased your home's value whenever you’re ready to sell. 

From the minor changes to the extensive modifications, here are seven improvement methods you should consider when improving the quality of your home.

1. Windows and Front Door

You can never go wrong with replacing your windows or even your front door. It can help seal the cool A/C in or preserve precious heat, depending on the weather. For example, when a house has older, damaged windows or doors, you could lose out on comfort while simultaneously racking up your energy bill. When determining which installations to incorporate, make sure to choose designs that are compatible with the rest of the house and bring a fresh feel to it.

2. Add Fresh Coats of Paint

Paint often goes a long way. They can provide significant results with nominal costs, effort, and time. If you feel some areas of your home could use a little makeover, paint is the best way to revitalize a room. See what shades are the most appealing to you and the look of your home, but keep in mind bright and neutral colors never fail to maximize a room's space and potential.

3. Update Your Kitchen

Kitchen remodels always see a large return on investment. If you're trying to decide on a starting direction, you can never go wrong with updating your kitchen appliances. Instead, try sticking with high-quality fixtures like stainless steel and granite countertops and go away from pairing them with cheaper materials. If you're selling your home, smart-tech appliances do great with attracting buyers and raising your home's selling price by about 3-5%.

And if an appliance makeover isn't in your budget, cosmetic updates are also easy to complete. For example, you can coat your old appliances in electrostatic paint to give them a metallic or metal-type finish or give your cabinets new paint instead of ripping them out and replacing them entirely.

4. Refresh Bathroom Fixtures

The bathroom is always an important part of your home. It's an area that should be clean, both visually and physically. Whether it involves a bit of elbow grease when scrubbing your tile grout or splurging on updating installations and countertops, there are always ways to refresh these rooms, depending on what you need. And for those quick retouches on sinks, toilets, showers, etc., try hiring a surface restoration company that can re-coat any ceramic, porcelain, or fiberglass surfaces.

5. Bathroom Makeover

If you’re willing to tackle an extensive project, try completely redoing the bathrooms that need it the most. Two main rooms that play a big part in selling homes are kitchens and bathrooms, so upgrading these areas can do wonders with the appeal of your home. For example, you can try transitioning your old tub into a walk-in shower or updating your countertops with a more modernized atmosphere. Sometimes the best remedy for an outdated bathroom is simply a makeover, complete with stylish designs and decorations to pull it all together.

6. Install Central-Air Conditioning

While Texas is a great place to live, we get that it can get rough from time to time, especially from May to September. Beat the heat by incorporating an energy-efficient choice like central AC in your home. Not only will you feel cooler, but they are also less expensive to run. You'll be balancing out the unit's initial cost in the long run as you won't have to pay as much regarding your utility bills.

7. Invest in Curb Appeal

The outside of your home can matter just as much as the inside. It’s the first thing people see, making it a primary component contributing to your home’s first impressions. Investing here is one of the most thoughtful decisions you can make. When prioritizing which area to hit first, pretend you’re a visitor approaching your home for the first time. Walk from the curb to the front door, accounting for certain elements that catch your eye in good and bad ways.

If your yard looks a little bare, add some color with plants and flowers. If your driveway or walkway looks dark and dreary at night, buy pathway lights and place them along the sides to brighten the place up. The point is that there are plenty of ways to spruce up your exterior and make it look more inviting. Get started now and transform your home into the talk of the neighborhood.

We have gathered some of the most beneficial and cost-effective projects that can transform your home in more ways than one. Hopefully, these methods helped you garner a sense of direction to take when planning your remodeling journey. When analyzing where to spend your money, it's always best to prioritize function over aesthetics. See what projects will make the most significant financial impact, so you're not spending your budget improperly. 

And all in all, don't neglect your happiness in the end. Your home is your home, and if you're not living in a space you love, you've defeated the purpose of your remodel. If you need help deciding what improvements you need to complete before putting your home on the market, one of our agents can help. Contact us today at 210-801-9115 or send us a message here! 

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