3 Home Improvement Projects That Can Add Significant Equity to the House

3 Home Improvement Projects That Can Add Significant Equity to the House

Typically, a do-it-yourself homeowner will constantly look for home improve ment projects that can add a significant value to the home. Many of the pro jects are small enough that they will not break the bank or overextend thei r budget, but will provide additional equity to the home, once the project has been completed.

Many homeowners will limit their budget to approximately $5000 for any type of large remodeling project around the house. While not a sizable sum, the re are many things that can be accomplished to enhance the beauty of the ho me, add to its functionality, or replace much-needed equipment.

  1. Installing a Wood Fence

For less than $5000, it is easy to add a wood fence around the exterior of the property. This type of fence can add significant value to the home's ex isting landscaping. They can also provide backyard privacy, or be used as a containment for dogs. In addition, installing a wood fence as a home impro vement project adds an additional layer of security to the home.

Installing a wood fence can easily fit into most homeowner's budget. They c an be installed as a small picket fence, or paneling that has been pre-asse mbled, and only requires the upright post and some heavy lifting.

  1. Replacing the Heat Pump

Heat pump air conditioning systems are only designed to last between 10 and 12 years, and that is with proper maintenance every year. As the home begi ns to age, many homeowners are faced with the idea that their home improvem ent project will be nothing more than replacing the existing heat pump air conditioning system. For less than $5000, a professional air conditioning c ompany can replace the interior air handler, and the exterior condenser, an d have the home heated and cooled properly for decades to come.

A newly installed heat pump air conditioning system is more cost-effective because it can make the home more energy-efficient. It can significantly re duce the amount of energy that is consumed just maintaining the heat or coo ling year-round.

  1. Painting the Exterior of the Home

One of the most common home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer i s painting the exterior of their home. Often times, the siding can become s un-bleached, and take on a washed out appearance. A fresh coat of paint can easily put on a fresh sheen to the exterior of the home.

High quality paint for the exterior of the home along with all the necessar y supplies can typically be purchased for less than $3000, which is signifi cantly lower than the budget. It can protect the siding of the home for dec ades, especially when it is applied properly. Depending on the type of sidi ng installed on the house, whether it is fiber-cement, vinyl or stucco, a f resh coat of exterior paint can add a high level of protection.

There are significant ways to add extra value to the equity of the home. By selecting the right types of home improvement projects, any homeowner can increase the home's value, while enhancing its appearance or functionality.

Reply to
Roshan Chinthaka
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You're right! If for less than $5000 it can work properly for decades to come, how is that possible if they're designed to last between 10 and

12 years?
Reply to
micky

$3,000 just for paint and supplies? Must be a mighty big house.

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TomR

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