Most people have a million excuses about renovating their bathroom or kitchen. You often hear people saying “it’s not the right time now”. If you keep making excuses, read this blog. We give you a few reasons why you should ditch the excuses and finally renovate your home.
1. You should enjoy your home
Your home is your place to be as it is a place where you spend a lot of time. It should be a place that makes you smile every day you come home from work, not a place that makes you cringe. It is much easier to feel relaxed in a place that is visually appealing, than in a place that is unappealing. It can even be stressful to be in an environment where you feel uncomfortable. Especially if you’re putting off projects you should have gotten done years ago. Renovating your home, bathroom or kitchen will make you feel good and it will result in having a more relaxing environment to enjoy living in. You will love to cook in your beautiful new kitchen or go to the bathroom in case you’re going for bathroom remodeling.
2. It can save you money
Believe it or not, renovating your home can save you money. For example, if you’re repainting your walls every two years because you’ve been using low quality paint, and it’s not holding up to wear and tear, it’s time to upgrade. Also, bathrooms and kitchens can get old quick. It is worth it to invest in high-quality materials and hiring a contractor. It can mean you won’t be replacing things as often. Higher quality materials usually last longer and hold up better. High quality carpet doesn’t get worn down as much after a few years. Especially if you have pets and/or kids you will definitely benefit from it and it doesn’t have to be replaced as quickly. If you don’t have to replace things so often, you will save money in the long run. The upgrade needs to be done only once, and you can benefit from it for the next 20 years.
3. It can increase your home’s value
The majority of people underestimate what a home renovation – such as bathroom or kitchen remodeling – can do in terms of adding value to your home. It can be a huge factor when it comes to resale value. If you’re planning to sell your home, you might be able to increase the asking price of your home. Even if you don’t have any plans to sell your home yet, it is something to consider. Also if you’re not renovating your entire home, but you’re just remodeling your bathroom or kitchen, it will increase the value of your home. You can always reach out to a contractor to ask questions.
4. It can reduce cost of your utilities
Old homes are not very environmental friendly. For example, single glazed windows in older homes increase the monthly utility cost a lot. So even things like upgrading your windows and better insulation will make a big difference. There are also a lot of other energy efficient appliances that can result in a reduction of the costs. Old homes not only make you end up costing you a fortune, it’s also really bad for our planet. Newer home designs are more friendly for the environment and will reduce your energy costs. If you want to save money on energy, consider executing your home renovation plan. Using less electricity, less heat or airconditioning… doesn’t it sound appealing?
5. Your home will look appealing
When you’ve renovated your home, you will be a great neighbor! Homes that look old and rundown often don’t give a very good impression in the neighborhood. Sometimes it can even give an unfavorable impression of the homeowner. Your neighbors will definitely love it when you’re upgrading and remodeling your home. Also, the way homes look in a neighborhood can affect everyone’s resale value. So even with your own remodeling project, you can help others too.
