The Importance Of Maintaining Face Of The Home

Renovations and updates do not include roofs and other exterior materials. This is part of home maintenance and should automatically be done to maintain value of your home. Landscaping and a fence can greatly add to value of a home. Expect about a 70% return on labor and materials for landscaping and fence installation. If you have a fence that is old and has seen better days be sure to repair or replace it or it will lower your home value. Underground irrigation systems and sod can payoff nicely – as much as a 70% return. Shutters, porches and gutters yield about 80%. Pools are of little value when attempting to increase your home value. Aside from extra insurance you will need, a pool is only worth investment if you live in an area where most homeowners have pools. Pools are like wallpaper: buyers either love them or hate them. Last Words

A word of caution: remember to pull all permits when doing renovations or updates on your home. Make certain contractor pulls all permits when you resell or this will come back to haunt you. Also, if you have no experience with these kinds of home projects, do not attempt them. Do It Yourself (DIY) may be popular, but trust my judgment and years of experience. DIY renovations will often pale in comparison to a professional job. If you insist on tackling projects on your own, take a class on each type of renovation or find a friend with some background who is willing to assist you. Remember, generally speaking, pride in ownership is apparent in a property and that you can take to bank.