Many home renovations add value to your residence, but not all of them do. In fact, some can hurt your home’s value. Let’s discuss why this is the case, give you some examples and provide some storage solutions to use during future renovations.
Home Renovations That Help
First off, there are definitely home renovations that improve quality of life or the value of the home. This is why there are so many fixer-upper-type television shows out there and why flipping houses can be such a profitable business. You as the homeowner are in the driver’s seat of your home and the value you add (or don’t add) to it. Here are some of the most popular home renovations that help with the value of your home:
- Painting or replacing the front door
- Adding a row of exterior outdoor lighting
- Cleaning the walls and driveway with a power washer
- Changing the color or look of your garage door
- Installing a new landscaping focal point
Home Renovations That Hurt
On the other hand, there are renovations that hurt your home, which many may find hard to believe. (Isn’t the purpose of a renovation to upgrade?) Just as an artist can go overboard, it’s possible to do too much with your home, which is the trap many find themselves in. Also, most buyers likely don’t have the exact same tastes you do. That being said, here are a few examples of these home renovations that tend to hurt the value of your home:
- Non-neutral customizations: whether it’s a coat of paint or another colorful piece of decor, remember that neutral sells better.
- Renovating too much: if your house sticks out like a sore thumb in your neighborhood, it may be because it’s been renovated too much for the area. Don’t go overboard with extravagant decor and your house will be in line with the rest.
- Too many focal points: As esteemed fashion designer Coco Chanel once said, ““Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” The same goes for your actual house. If you have too many updates, consider scaling back. Things like wall-to-wall carpeting, overly complex crown moulding and too many colors or designs can be a negative for buyers.
Storing Belongings During Renovations
Whatever renovation you have planned, make sure your belongings are out of the way during the process. Extra items can get in the way of renovation paths, create clutter in rooms that aren’t being renovated and, overall, cause a lot of extra stress and cramped feelings. Instead, consider renting a portable storage container. With SAM (Store & Move) containers, you can call us, have a container delivered to your location and load/unload on your timeline. Home renovation projects have never been so easy.
If you’re interested in a storage solution for your next home renovation, contact us today at 972-GET-A-SAM for a no-obligation quote.