Repair Our Home

Your home is probably the largest investment you’ll ever make. Like the rest of us, your home’s value is probably taking a beating in this economy. Consider how much your home has depreciated in value in just a short time. There are some inexpensive steps you can take to potentially increase the value of your home. And you don’t have to break the budget remodeling your kitchen. You just have to concentrate on improving your home’s curb appeal.

Wash the outside of your home
When was your home last pressure cleaned? Pressure washing is one of the most affordable and simplest ways to get that sparkle back into your home. Ridding your house of unsightly stains, mold and mildew can add significant curb appeal to your home. And you’ll be amazed on what just a few hundred dollars spent on pressure cleaning can do for your home’s appearance. And appearance isn’t the only benefit.

“With regular exterior house washing, you can prevent costly exterior repairs down the road, like rotted wood and siding,” advises Conrad Lawrence, owner of a Jacksonville, Fl pressure washing company

While many of you might consider doing it yourself, a professional pressure washing company could be well worth the money. Especially if you haven’t pressure washed your house in years. Professional contractors are experienced to understand how much pressure to apply to different parts of your home.

Take a look at landscaping your yard
Another idea that’s not that expensive, but can add curb appeal, is to freshen up your yard. A drive through the typical neighborhood will show homes with nicely landscaped yard sitting along side homes that just don’t have any personality in their yard. You can enlist the aid of a professional landscaper, or, if you’re on a budget, you can visit your local plant nursery for help in developing a landscape plan for your home.

The front entrance can make a difference
Has it been awhile since you’ve spruced up the entrance to your home? The front door is one area that can make a great impact on your curb appeal. Without much money, you can make your front entrance look new. A fresh coat of paint can make a significant difference. Plus replace or polish the doorknob. And once you’re done, just add a couple of plants to the entrance and you’ve got a new inviting look.

These are simple and inexpensive ideas that can go a long way to increasing the value of your home. According to the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, “A good first appearance on a home can add as much as 5 percent to 10 percent to the value of the home.” That’s a great return on just a little investment on the exterior of your home.

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