Upgrading your home can provide a lot of benefits, from giving you great returns if you sell it to making it a lot more functional and convenient to live in. Read on to see some upgrades you may want to consider the next time you start budgeting for a home improvement project.
Make it More Accessible
With over two million more people using wheelchairs in the U.S. each year, you will be making a practical improvement by making your home more accessible. This could include adding ramps wherever there are different levels and installing grab bars at strategic points. If you have a friend or family member who needs help getting around, they will enjoy visiting you when they know they can experience some degree of independence while in your home. High and wide toilet seats and decluttered corridors and pathways around the house will also go a long way in making your home a lot more manageable and enjoyable for people of all ages and with different needs.
Revamp the Kitchen
The kitchen is a very social place in many households, and for this reason, you can expect great returns when you upgrade it. You can go for aesthetics fix the knobs and refresh the finish of the walls and countertops. You can also choose functionality and increase the space by knocking down a wall or two, installing more high cabinets and shelves, and changing any old appliances you have. Doing this will not only make your kitchen a more enjoyable space to be in but may also help you make some savings in terms of the energy you use in your home.
Install a Solar System
With everyone looking for a way to improve their home and make it greener and energy-efficient, solar systems are increasing in demand. With the number of solar system installations in 2019 surpassing two million in the United States, you can become one more person enjoying all that solar systems have to offer. You can easily find a professional solar system installer in your area if you search for them, so take the time to do so. Read reviews online and ask friends and family who may have had solar systems set up the details of the contractor they worked with. If you feel that they tick the right boxes, have a talk with them and get to work upgrading your home.
Construct an Additional Dwelling Unit
The final home upgrade you should think about making is constructing an additional dwelling unit for your home. This will make your home a lot more likely to sell fast if you ever put it on the market based on the fact that in 2019 alone, about 70,000 properties with additional dwelling units were sold. You will also be able to host friends and family more conveniently whenever they visit, and you will enjoy having an extra space in which you can spend time whenever the need arises. Read up on the basics of ADUs so you know what you need and what to expect during and after the process so that you’re fully prepared for the project.
Whichever of these upgrades you choose to work on, do your research so you know what they entail and how much they will cost you. Also, work with experts for the more technical ones. This is because while you may be handy and choose to DIY, it may end up taking a longer time than it should have and also pose risks to you and your family when you have to use high-powered equipment that you may not be trained to use.