We've all wanted to do home improvements to increase the value of our
homes. Maybe you're looking to sell and you want to get the best offer but
you don't want to spend a fortune getting there? There's a fine line between
adding value and spending a lot! If you're looking to stay in your home for a
while you might have more reason to spend a little more. This, over time will
add extra value to your home so you won't be out of pocket. To know what
improvements to do, you really need to work out what bracket you fit into.

I recently wrote a blog about updating kitchens and what they can do for
your home. If you're looking at improvements then this is a good place to
start. A lot of people look for a feature kitchen. Our lives have changed
and, as I said in the last blog, we want, need and expect more from our homes
now more than ever. You have a few options with the kitchen and starting off
at the most expensive end, you could add an extension. Gaining more space for
your existing home is often cheaper than buying a place that already has this
space. You don't incur the moving costs, the solicitor's bill and the
likelihood is that you would still want to decorate and put your stamp on it.
 If you're just looking to update your existing kitchen you could consider
changing the cupboard doors and work surfaces. This is a quick and easy way
to revamp what you already have and in terms of money and time it shouldn't
be a big job. There is also a new trend where you can quite literally cover
your existing units and work surfaces or even paint them. This is obviously
the cheapest option and you can do it yourself. However this isn't a long lasting
solution and is probably only best if you're thinking of staying in the
property and using it as a 'stop-gap' until you know exactly what you would
like, or until you have managed to save for your dream kitchen.

Depending on what home you have you might even have some period features
that you can reinstall, revamp or uncover. Maybe you have a fire place that
has been boarded up. This could easily alter the feel and design of any room.
If you're fortunate enough to have these features then make use of them.
I know that not everyone has a garden but if you do then get those green
fingers out. This is something that you can do yourself if you're wanting to
complete it on a smaller budget and all of your money can then be spent on
plants and accessories. However, if you would like the tailored professional
look then employ a landscape gardener. They really do know what they're doing
and a landscape gardener can add some real value to your home.

There are many sites online with some excellent ideas on home improvements
to suit any budget. Check these out for example.
https://www.money.co.uk/guides/9-easy-ways-to-add-value-to-your-home.htm
https://www.frugalandthriving.com.au/8-ways-to-improve-the-value-of-your-property-without-breaking-the-budget/
Essentially whatever you want to do to your home, whether it's for yourself
or to entice a buyer/renter there are many ways to do so. There are varying
different levels of improvements and with them come different levels of
budgets.
You will and can do whatever you want to your home. It is your home,
your style and your money, don't be swayed by someone else.... trust your
instincts!
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