Spring Home Renovation Guide - These Projects Are Worth The Money

You can see the light-or the Spring-at the end of the Winter tunnel, and you’re brimming with great ideas to spruce up your place. Whether you’re considering a fix-up for your own enjoyment, or you’re planning to put your house on the market, Able & Ready Construction, your local remodeling contractor in Prescott, offers some advice about whether your project is worth what it will cost.

• Landscaping: You’ve dreamed of the springtime with its blooms and greenery, but making that a reality can be very expensive. Individual plants, mulch and shrubbery, aside from the cost, will also require maintenance and possibly a professional landscaping company for upkeep. If you’re planning to sell your home, it’s unwise to spend money on things that will not immediately increase the home’s value. A little landscaping goes a long way--trimming hedges, mowing and planting a few inexpensive flowers.
• Repaving the Driveway: Winter weather and salt can do major damage to your driveway. But it’s not as simple as applying a new coat of paint. The foundation of the driveway is equally important, requiring heavy equipment, replacing base material and grading for proper water runoff. This project is definitely not a do-it-yourself, and depending on whether you replace with asphalt, concrete or pavers, costs can be extensive. Consider something a little more affordable.
• Repainting: Interior painting can add a great aesthetic impact for a fairly low cost. But if you’re planning to sell, you may want to skip the new paint since the next owner will likely repaint anyway. If you’re painting for yourself, choose a room that really needs painting, for example one that has peeling paint. Focus on areas where you spend the most time or entertain guests. Then let your inspiration soar.
• Replacing Carpet: Walking on new carpet sounds appealing, but the price tag associated with carpet replacement won’t appeal to your bank account. Carpets are temporary, and may need to be replaced again within five years. If you’re tempted to replace carpeting because you’re planning to sell your home, offer a carpet allowance to the buyer. That may even cause your home to sell quicker.
• Redoing the Deck: This could turn out to be a major project if you’re thinking about expanding your deck and creating a better barbeque experience. Most people care more about the rails, stairs and deck, and making the deck safe. Renovating the deck would definitely add value to the home, but it will be a chunk out of your budget and probably not give you the return on investment that you’re looking for.
• Replacing Siding: This is a job for the professionals, and one that may be well warranted given the harsh winter weather and the exposure of your siding. You may be able to cut costs by simply replacing only the cracked or rotted pieces of siding rather than replacing it all. A new coat of paint may even be enough to create the face-lift you’re looking for.

Whether you’re looking for a simple makeover or a major renovation, Able & Ready Construction has the knowledge and experience to turn your ideas into a beautiful reality. For a free remodeling consultation for your Prescott home, contact Able & Ready Construction today at 928-775-6178.

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