Home Improvements – Where Should You Start?

Sometimes you get into a house and you start to tinker. You make a change here, an improvement there. After a while, it starts to take on a new personality, one that matches yours. Other times you may be on a tighter budget, and you wonder what will make the most impact on your home, and what will raise the resale value the most. Here are some of the best home improvements you can make that will pay off whether you are trying to sell your home or not. Some investments in your home go beyond financial. Some will make your…

Home Upgrades: DIY Projects to Improve ROI

We look back at old homes and like to think of them as well-loved, but houses tend to reflect the scars of time. From dents in the wall to oil spots and scuffed hardwood, most properties desperately need a facelift. So grab the caulk gun and sanding paper as we discuss four DIY projects to improve your home’s return on investment (ROI). Improve Curb Appeal Curb appeal is the attractiveness of a home derived from its aesthetic value. Put simply, what does the average passerby think of your property from the street view? Are your hedges trimmed, your exterior freshly…

Why Your Lake Home Needs an Outdoor Shower

Sure, it sounds backwards to have a shower on the outside of your house, but if you live at the lake, an outdoor shower may be exactly what your lake home is missing. Take a few minutes to check out the benefits of installing an outdoor shower to your home, and see how easy it can be to do it yourself! Benefits of an Outdoor Shower Convenient, mess-free changing room: How many times have you had to walk through your home — wet and freezing — just to make it to a changing room after a day on the lake?…

Top 5 Lake Home Upgrades That Can Backfire on Sellers

It’s a general rule of thumb that you should spruce up your home before putting it on the market. Investing in certain updates before selling it is a great way to increase your home’s value. Aside from that, no one wants to pay good money for a house that looks dated. However, there’s one thing to keep in mind: not all home improvements are created equal. Some renovations have a habit of backfiring on sellers’ pockets. Here are five bad home upgrades to steer clear of if you want high returns on investment. 1) Adding a Swimming Pool It’s only…