As we can see summer is slowly coming to an end many people have moved into their new homes and might have seen a few things they would like to change. The reality is that since the housing market has become so competitive many people have been able to purchase homes at good prices because they require a lot of work. So, if you’re one of those who purchased a fixer-upper and lack inspiration when it comes to Sprucing up your property you are in luck. We will try to give you some great renovation ideas that will allow you to turn your fixer-upper into a real home that feels great to live in and completely fits your lifestyle to a T. So, let’s jump into it and see if perhaps you will find something that feeds your inspiration when it comes to going all in with renovations.
Utility over beauty
First and foremost, if you buy a fixer-upper, you should prioritize making sure that everything is top-notch. What we mean by this is obviously that if you live in a state where cold weather is something you have to worry about, you should look into ensuring that your home is properly winterized and that all the necessities have been updated. This is essential to keep yourself warm in the winter and to make sure you don’t spend way more money on utility bills than you need to. Once you’re done with those very important renovations you can start doing some renovations that you want to. So, let’s take a look at some of those.
Modernization
The reality of course is that when you purchase a home there are a lot of things that might be extremely dated both utility-wise as well as style-wise. Long gone are the glory days of popcorn ceilings and wood paneling. Despite the dated aspects of the 80s final choices, the reality is that modernizing insulation is much more important than getting rid of some unpleasant color choices. You will realize that most of the time when you decide to do renovations you will often have to rely on the idea of modernizing utilities that allow you to not only save money but also live more comfortably within your domicile. Whether we are talking about ventilation, heating, or electrical modernization you won’t find that there are many ways you can better the infrastructure of your home.
Outdoor renovations
When we talk about renovations many people seem to forget the fact that the outdoors surrounding your house is still very much part of your home in something that you can renovate. If you’re not somebody used to renovations all you need to do is to go back to this hardware shop that you’ve scoped out on your first time around your neighborhood. You will find that your local hardware store not only has great tools and materials to renovate the inside of your home but can also sell you dirt and plants to allow you to renovate the outside of your home and make it more beautiful. Sometimes taking care of a garden or seeding new and healthy grass can be a great way to spruce up your living space and make the most out of your yard.
Bathroom
If you are looking for a very time-consuming project that will elevate the value of your home 1 great place to start is with the bathroom. Generally, when you purchase a home, you might notice that the shower might be a little dated or even too small. One great idea to elevate your bathroom is to completely remove the shower and create a fully tiled shower instead of a premade shower. Reorganizing your bathroom and making a great effort to make it more water-efficient will also allow you to boast about having a great and modern bathroom for anyone you decide to invite into your new home.
Create a common living space
While the living room used to be the common room of the past the reality is that nowadays many people watch TV on their phones or their computers. This is why creating a room where many people can work and share a space can be a great way to open up your home and make it feel cozier as it allows you and your family to spend more time together while doing your activities. This is why for example you might want to modernize your living room by adding outlets and similar things so that many people can plug their phones into certain computers this way you can watch a show on your tablet and have your children do their work on their laptops in the same room. This might seem like a silly idea but in the long term being able to spend more time with your family is very important.
