External home improvements are a great way to not only ensure you enjoy your home that teeny bit more but also to add value to your home by giving it extra curb appeal. This list seeks to give you some inspiration for your next external home improvement by giving you some ideas of what’s hot right now in 2021 – what are the most valuable home improvements that are currently being made by people just like you?
Resin Driveways
Resin Driveways are an esthetically appealing alternative to loose gravel, concrete, or brick driveways. Once they are installed, they require little maintenance – best of all, there are no pesky loose stones that wind up in seemingly random places around the home! Resin driveways are also a resilient and long-lasting option. They offer good resistance against cracking, oil damage, UV degradation, color changes, and frost damage. There are a wide range of color and texture options that can contrast or complement your surrounding environment.
Invest in Solar Panels
Solar panels require an expensive upfront investment, but they can give you a high long-term return. Not only are you doing something good for the planet, but you are reducing your electricity bills at the same time. Research from The Eco Experts has found that a prospective buyer is likely to spend more on a home that has solar panels installed – it is recommended that you install solar panels on a home that you want to live in for at least five years if you want to make back that initial investment.
Window Shutters
Window shutters are, believe it or not, the only kind of window dressing that will add any value to your home. They are associated with more luxurious homesteads and increase the curb appeal of the house while also allowing light in and giving the homeowner some privacy at the same time. They can be quite expensive for a window dressing, but that’s only if you get people in to install them. DIY-installation shutters are available in many locations, and these are more affordable.
Replace Your Front Door
Your front door can have dramatic impacts on the curb appeal of your home. When you take down an old weathered door and replace it with a shiny new one, you can get an ROI of more than 80% when it comes to home value. When you add a pediment and new moldings around the door, it will make your home entrance look more elegant and further increase the boon to your home’s value.
Landscaping
Few homeowners understand the importance of landscaping to your home’s curbside appeal. When you have a good landscaping job done on your home, you can find your whole home’s value increase by as much as a fifth. Landscaping can be expensive, but there are simple DIY landscaping fixes that you can implement whenever you have free time. Getting rid of overgrown bushes and branches, cutting away weeds, and creating a well thought out front garden that draws attention to the best aspects of your home is a great place to start.
