There’s still plenty of summer left here in Minneapolis – time to get those projects done!
Summer may be the time for vacations but it also is a great time to get done all those remodeling projects you been procrastinating about all year.
While the weather is still nice, why not give your home not only a lift in beauty but also in value? Although there are several project that can be done to enhance the utility and beauty of your home, homeowners that are budget-minded should do remodeling projects that raise the value, comfort, and energy efficiency of their home. Here are five projects you can tackle this summer that will do just that:
Improvement In Siding
To bring a positive look to your home, the design on the exterior plays a major role. Siding replacement protects your home from the elements and increases value for resale. The most popular siding solution, rated by Remodeling Magazine, is cement fiber siding. It has very low maintenance requirements, and can potentially raise the resale value of your home by approximately 78%.
One of the most popular siding choices among our clients is fiber cement siding by The James Hardie Company, the worldwide leader in home siding.
Energy-Efficient Window Upgrade
As this summer heat rises, you want to keep an indoor environment that is cool without increasing your usage of energy. Air leakage is prevented with tightly sealed energy efficient windows. For even more energy savings, a low-emissivity (low-E) window glazing can be applied on your windows to filter out approximately 40% – 70% of outside heat. The U.S. Department of Energy states energy efficient windows prevent heat gain in summer months and heat loss in the wintertime. We install beautiful, energy-efficient windows from several top quality window companies.
New Deck
Although a deck may cost slightly more than some other remodeling projects, it adds to the appeal of the exterior of your home. Plus it gives an additional space to socialize and relax in the summertime. When enough research is done, a properly installed deck can recoup up to 80% of the investment when selling your home.
Mini-Makeover of Kitchen
Instead of a major makeover, which can be quite costly and won’t deliver as much in terns of value increase, just focus on changing appliances to energy efficient ones to improve utility and appeal as well as saving money. Just an EnergyStar dishwasher can save over 1,600 gallons water in a lifetime.
Paint Job
Painting even just one room in your home can be a fun family activity. You will have a new look to give a change that is always welcome. Another easy project is to paint your front door a vibrant new color.
No time this summer for remodeling? Don’t forget the fun projects you can do for your home come the spring time, too!
Call Windows Outfitters here in the Minneapolis area for all your exterior remodeling inquiries. We are a licensed MN home improvement contractor.
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