5 DIY Projects to Increase Your Home’s Value

Maybe it’s the popularity of Pinterest, but the trend of Do-it-Yourself (DIY) projects is going strong. There are so many people trying new things both to personalize their homes and to save money while doing it.

The increase of the value of your home will vary by location and project, but you’ll see the most significant increase in the kitchen, bathrooms, and the outside.

Before a home can be sold there are usually some upgrades and small improvements to make to increase the value and the rate at which it sells. Here are five DIY projects you could easily tackle this year.

Beautify the Yard

The first thing potential buyers (and guests) are going to see is your yard. Consider the appeal of a beautifully manicured lawn and then strive for that. Maintain your yard, including pulling weeds, raking leaves, and making sure plants are thriving. Green is the colour you are aiming for. Consider some mulch beds with flowers that are low maintenance so they will maintain their appeal with little work.

You can quickly increase the value of your home by 2 to 5% by spending some time outside working on curb appeal.

Add Some Color

The idea of painting may scare you, but it is a very doable DIY. A fresh coat of paint speaks volumes and can completely change the feel of a room. Neutral colours are a must here, and you may even look at some accent walls or stencils.

Painting doesn’t have to be expensive or time intensive and can increase your home value by up to 3%.

Update the Bathrooms

Bathrooms, like kitchens, can make or break a deal on selling a house. Just like kitchens, make sure that the faucets and fixtures are up-to-date and working well. Upgrade knobs, consider a tile backsplash and consider a fresh coat of paint.

A bathroom refresh can easily be done in a weekend and can increase your home’s value in a short amount of time.

Declutter and Stage the House

One important thing when working to increase your home’s value is to make it feel like potential buyers can live there.

The first step to this is to declutter. Go room by room and get rid of things that you don’t need. This will also help you prepare for your move!

Rearrange some furniture, add curtains, flowers, or some pops of color with accent rugs. Borrow from friends if you can, to save your budget.

Modernize the Kitchen

Updating and modernizing your kitchen is going to be the most significant undertaking, but the one with the most reward. Most kitchen upgrades will return 3 to 7% on your investment. More than half of real estate agents agree that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms to have in great shape before selling.

But not everyone is going to share the same taste in kitchen style, so focus on those minor repairs, making sure everything is working and looks good. Examples include leaking faucets, loose light fixtures, and countertops.

There are so many options to increase your home’s value, some of which you may want to do even if you aren’t looking to sell right now. By spacing out these projects, you’ll make them even more affordable and get to enjoy them yourself! Here are a few more ideas.

• Add a simple island table to the kitchen
• Instead of replacing cabinets, repaint them
• Use peel and stick covering to make your appliances look like stainless steel
• Put some floating shelves up
• Paint the front door a bold color
• Add a fence to the backyard
• Paint the garage floor to make it easier to keep clean

If you’re on a mission to increase the value of your house to sell it, let me know so we can prioritize your projects together. Give us a call or shoot us an email (contact us) to set up an appointment today!