If you’re like most homeowners, your house is the largest investment you’ve ever made. To maintain and improve the value of your home, it’s important to take care of your property. Being a better homeowner requires some planning, a little work, and commitment.
Be a Better Homeowner by Focusing on These Areas
Make Your Home Energy Efficient
How can you keep your energy bills down while adding value to your home? Start with making your home more energy-efficient. Swap incandescent bulbs for high-efficiency LEDs. Add insulation to your attic and walls. Install and use ceiling fans year-round. Seal air leaks around windows and doors. Upgrade your HVAC system with more efficient equipment and have it serviced twice each year.
Start or Join a Neighborhood Watch
One way to be a better homeowner is to improve the safety of your neighborhood. If your community already has a neighborhood watch, join it. If your neighborhood doesn’t have a watch program, start one yourself. Looking out for your neighbors makes you a better homeowner and keeps your community safe.
Paint the Inside of Your Home
Old paint can make the inside of your home look outdated and dull. A fresh coat of paint brings new life to a home. Before painting, make any repairs needed to the walls. Then, cover the walls with a fresh neutral or rich, vibrant color.
Improve Your Curb Appeal
When someone pulls up to your home and the first thing they notice is the overgrown hedges and brown grass, it’s time to improve your curb appeal. Being a better homeowner doesn’t require spending a lot of money on landscaping. Clean up the yard. Put the trash cans away. Pull weeds out of the flower beds. Paint the front door a fresh color and add some plants to your porch.
Upgrade the Floors to Be a Better Homeowner
Floors are a major visual element in your home. If they are old, scuffed, or peeling up, it’s time to refinish or replace them. Wood floors can be stripped, stained, and sealed for a fresh new look. Shampoo carpets, or if they are worn around the edges, replace them with new carpeting or hard floors. Re-grouting tile floors give them an updated, clean look.
Renovate the Bathrooms
An old bathroom could be hiding major problems. Aging plumbing may leak and cause structural damage and mold. Broken tiles can cause injury. A leaky faucet drives your water bill up while dated toilets and showerheads use more water than is necessary. Update faucets, showerheads, and toilets with water-efficient models. Making improvements to your bathroom helps you to be a better homeowner.
Be a Better Homeowner by Decluttering
An easy and free way to make your home more comfortable and appealing is by decluttering. Getting rid of items you no longer need or want gives you more living space and makes it easier to find things so you’ll be more at ease in your home.
Clean Out Closets
When was the last time you pulled everything out of your bedroom closet? You may be surprised at what you find buried inside. Remove everything from the closet and start sorting your belongings. Donate clothing you don’t want or need. Before putting things back, give the closet a good cleaning and a coat of fresh paint.
Being a better homeowner is easy. Simply making a few improvements will enhance your home’s value while making care and maintenance easier.
Delta Home Inspection provides inspection services to Alabama’s Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Contact us to schedule an appointment.