When it comes to the value of your home, appeal is everything. From repainting the walls to replacing your linoleum floors, there are plenty of things you can do to the interior of your home to increase its value. But what about the outside? What exterior home projects would boost your return on investment?
How to Improve the Return on Investment on Your Outdoor Living Area
Outdoor home improvement projects can provide an additional level of recreational fun to your residence. More importantly, these projects can make your property more attractive to potential buyers. However, not every exterior renovation has the same effect. In fact, some projects can actually decrease your home’s value instead.
Before you get started on any outdoor project, it’s important to ask questions like, would a patio increase the value of your home? Figuring out the answer can help you maintain or add equity to your property. If you want to make changes to your yard, here are a few ideas that are likely to provide the results you’re looking for.
Spruce up Your Landscape
When people pass by your home, one of the first things they are likely to notice is your yard. A nice, healthy-looking lawn, accompanied with features like a stone walkway and shrubs, can drastically improve your curb appeal. At TWT Exteriors, we offer services such as landscape design, installation, and clearing to shape your yard just the way you want it. Investing in landscaping could net you up to 215% of your home’s value according to The Seattle Times.
Add a Patio
Whether you’re into dining with nature or sitting down and staring at the stars, if you enjoy being outside, then installing a patio is a must. While they are one of the more common exterior home amenities, a high-quality patio can be the deciding factor on if a home is purchased. The National Association of Realtors (NARS) and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) states that the average cost of a patio was about $7,200 in 2018 with an estimated resale value of about 5,000. That means you are able to recoup up to 69% of the total cost.
TWT Exteriors can help you extend your patio resale value even further with one of our luxury patio covers. Our covers don’t just shield you from the harsh rays of the sun, but we are able to outfit them with full electric fans, lighting solutions, and other bells and whistles.
Build an Outdoor Kitchen
Installing an outdoor kitchen is unlike any other kind of landscaping project. It’s more complicated than making a patio or building a gazebo and it’s also more expensive. As a result, it may not be something most people put on their to-do list. Yet, it may be worth the investment for some homeowners as having such a feature can set your home apart from others.
If you’re interested in livening up your backyard with an outdoor kitchen, TWT Exteriors can help. Our team does everything including design, procurement, and construction. We can customize your project to fit with the vision you have for your dream setup.
Replace the Siding and Windows
Has the siding on your house seen better days? A quick way to raise the value of your house is to install new siding. It’s a move that can make an old home look new again and give it the curb appeal it deserves. In addition, you may want to consider replacing your old windows with an energy efficient solution. By replacing single-pane windows with Energy Star windows, you can save between $101–$583 a year, according to Energy Star.
If you’d like to take advantage of these benefits, TWT Exteriors offers both siding and window services. From initial design and specifications to installation and repair, you can trust us to make your home look and feel like it’s brand new.
Revamp the Outside of Your Home
When you have an exterior home improvement project you want done right the first time, let the experts at TWT Exterior handle it. For years, we have helped residential and commercial clients alike realize their goals with innovative and high quality construction services.
If you’d like to learn more about our offerings, please contact us today.
