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Who wouldn’t want to make their home more comfortable, attractive and valuable? The good news is that there are a lot of ways to do just that, and we have plenty of ideas to help.

 

If you’re on a tight budget

A coat of fresh paint in an updated color can brighten any room in the house. And, if you’re willing to invest in the modest equipment needed, you can DIY the job to save the cost of hiring it done.

Painting can help more than your walls. In my experience as a Mortgage Lender, kitchens are the heart of every home, and replacing kitchen cabinets can be expensive. Fresh paint or a new stain can create quite the impact. Switching out hardware and drawer pulls can be a quick and easy update.

Speaking of kitchens, new laminate countertop options are abundant and can transform the entire room affordably.

Two more low-cost ideas: First, every room in the house benefits from a new light fixture, and second, even a good power wash of your home’s exterior can brighten and refresh the whole house.

Small projects add up, but can add significant value to your home; applying for a home improvement loan is your first step to getting it all done.

 

If you want to make the biggest impact

Using the equity in your home to get that home improvement loan can assist you in putting your own personal touch on your space, while giving you that much-needed update.

Tearing out old carpet and replacing it with hardwood or a laminate gives your home a high-impact facelift.

Installing double-glazed windows are high quality and more resistant to breaking than older models. However, if you live in an older home, do your research to see if these windows are a good match.

Buying energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, as well as kitchen appliances, helps improve your home and the environment.

 

Don’t forget curb appeal

Custom front doors are available in all price ranges, and can provide a welcoming entrance and give you a chance to express your taste and personality. Lawn care (get rid of those bare patches!) and landscaping (think flowers and shrubs) provide an attractive frame for your home and can largely be done DIY. A little more extensive, but very buyer-friendly option is to add a new roof. It may be worth getting a quote to see if it fits in your budget.

 

What are you waiting for? Your home is your biggest investment. We can help you make it more valuable with a home improvement loan from Community Bank.

 

Loans subject to approval.

 

Renee Harold
Loan Officer
rharold@communitybankpkbg.com
(304) 420-5561
NMLS: 530696