With the new year just around the corner, the holiday months are the perfect time to budget in home improvement projects for the winter and spring. With many options available, adding onto your home can be a great investment into its value.
MilMar Post Buildings understands the importance of making a safe, smart home investment. We’ve completed numerous construction projects for homeowners in Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan, and Chicago, and want to be a part of your next remodel.
Let’s examine some of the best home improvement projects to increase your home’s ROI:
Repurposing your Attic
According to Remodeling Magazine, it costs just under $50,000 to turn your stale, dusty attic into a fully functional spare room. Although the project seems expensive on the front-end, embarking this type of rehab can add incredible value to your home. An attic bedroom gives you new space without having to add extra square footage — essentially more bang for your buck! An attic conversion skips a lot of the foundation repairs, too, so you’ll save on construction costs in addition to having a new space.
Finishing Your Basement
2015’s “Cost vs. Value” report from Remodeling Magazine listed the average basement remodel at over $60,000 with a 70% recoupment at resell. A finished basement similar to a repurposed attic in that you are improving already existing square footage without incurring heavy costs of a structural alteration. Plus, including a subterranean man cave gives you a wide open leisure-centered space perfect or watching movies or the game.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
An excellent way to add value to your home is by giving your kitchen a facelift. Often times, confining walls, ugly cabinets or a clunky, out-of-place island shackles the breathability of space in your kitchen. Although these are essential in cooking, an inefficient layout and design can be a detriment to your home’s value. Consider modern design ideas like an open concept to give you access to other rooms in your house.
By the same token, a bathroom gives your interior a fresh spin while increasing the value of your home. Multiple bathrooms increase the value of your home, and modern ones increase generate even more return. Add features like a linen closet, vanity lighting or modern fixtures to maximize space and add a luxurious touch to any bathroom.
Schedule an appointment ASAP with MilMar Post Buildings. We’re happy to design something unique and special for your space.