Whether you’ve decided to create a cozier ambiance or just want your space to look better, deciding to freshen up your home can be a fun way to occupy your downtime. While you’re brainstorming remodeling ideas, consider making the kinds of changes that not only fulfill your initial goals but can also increase the overall resale value of your home.

While you may not be thinking of reselling your home immediately, it doesn’t hurt to think ahead. Do some quick research to find out what people want and how it can work with your plan. For more inspiration on ways to declutter and better organize your home, here are some ideas from meori.

Replace the Garage Door

Curb appeal is one of the key decision-making points in the home-selling process. While the house’s attractiveness is subjective, there’s something about homes that have a uniform look that makes them more pleasing to the eye. Replacing the garage door is a great way to enhance curb appeal and as an added bonus, it can lower your energy costs by improving insulation and energy efficiency in your home.

The average cost for replacing your garage door is over $4,000. The average resale value it adds is over $3,700. This means homeowners recoup almost 94% of their expenditure, which makes it a worthy investment.

Renovate Your Basement 

Basements are sometimes seen as the dank and dark home of unwanted items. But forward-thinking homeowners know that it’s a great opportunity to create more space. With many people working from home and not being able to go to the gym, renovating the basement to be your at-home gym or a room for meditation and peace adds significant appraisal value and personal value. You can even use a label maker to make great looking identifiers for storage spaces.

Another idea is to turn your basement into your ideal home office. With a basement conversion, you’ll want to prioritize lighting. It will likely be difficult to get much if any natural light, so be mindful. Visit meori’s blog to get some helpful ideas on how to set up and organize a home office. Make sure your furnishings are supportive as well. Sitting in an uncomfortable chair for long periods of time can lead to health issues. So can a build up of dust and dirt, so make use of some cleaning tips to maintain a healthy environment.

The average basement remodeling project includes adding insulation and drywall, electrical wiring, and painting. If you’re redoing the carpets, you’ll need a professional who can check for problems like mold. On average, this type of remodeling project costs more than $18,000; however, homeowners can typically recoup a great deal of that cost in the value added to their homes.

Update Your Lawn and Garden

Having a garden that can be used as a refuge has several mental and psychological benefits. Not only is it a source of relaxation, but it can also be a source of sustenance. Home food gardening surged during the pandemic, which came in handy when trips to the supermarket were limited. 

While some may want to have their own garden, having a beautiful lawn is also a valuable upgrade. In fact, investing in a lawn care service that fertilizes and takes care of your landscaping needs yields more than 250% ROI. That’s why it’s a good idea to research and find qualified local contractors with great reviews and credentials who can do your lawn or garden justice.

Be Smart With Remodels

There are plenty of ways you can upgrade certain areas in your home to create different looks. Not only is your space more attractive, but it also increases its overall value in the long run.

GardenerGigs grew out of Founder Clara Beaufort’s desire to have more space to cultivate, nourish, and beautify. GardenerGigs recognizes that gardens, whether they’re growing fruits, vegetables, or flowers, bring communities together, and no space that can be cultivated should go untilled. Whether you need help with your plants or want to provide plant care, GardenerGigs is ready to help.

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