Easy Ways To Make Your Home Up For Grabs!

Adding value to your home need not be expensive especially in this day and age. Homes appreciate in value over time because of the cost of land, and not necessarily due to the home unit itself. However, as we are visual in nature, adding or sprucing up your homes by making it seem pleasant or unique does make it sellable if needs be. Here are some things that you can do to add some character to your home that will make it interesting for any guest or potential buyer:

- Keep the home tidy and neat. This simple concept is still the best activity that can and will always add more value to your home. Segregate and keep things orderly in the garage. Make sure that things are properly stored in boxes. By doing such, you may also prevent rodent infestation in the garage as rats and mice tend to build their nests in places that are disorderly. Having a neat garage prevents them from building a nest as it can be seen.

- Have unique accent pieces that can be used as a conversational piece. The first thing that people will notice before entering your house is your door knob. If you can, spruce it up by detailing it. Better yet, purchase an antique door knob and install it in your home. Having an antique door knob makes your home a conversational piece because people will notice it and perhaps will ask about it. It also emphasizes though in an understated fashion, your penchant for details and perhaps your impeccable taste. It is funny how such things like an antique door knob may leave an impact to others but by having it in your front door, it is the first noticeable thing and most probably the thing most remembered.

- Keep your exteriors fresh by painting them yearly. It may seem costly but the trick here is not to paint everything all at once. Painting your exteriors by section every year and making it a family activity may also be an enjoyable thing to do. These days, there are paints that do not emit the same fumes and are not toxic to the skin or the body. By having your family or friends involved during the summer to paint perhaps a small section of your exteriors whether it be the front porch, sides or perhaps the outdoor ceiling may be fun by making an event of it. Offer a meal on the day of the painting activity.
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