5 Home Improvement Projects that Might Not Add Value to Your Home

To some people, extending the patio or repainting the deck floor is all about making the home look better. To others, home improvement and renovation is all about boosting the value of the house. 

Regardless of what your goal might be, pre-planing your home improvement projects will save you quite an amount and have a say on the overall look and value of your home.

The tendency to jump into home improvement projects just because they look cool is the nemesis of many myths that might actually do more harm to both your pocket and home than good.

Basement Conversions

Home improvement experts have idolized basement conversions and made them look like the ultimate home improvement project. Even though it will create more space, the cost of getting it done does not justify the ends. Normally, you would be looking at charges to the tune of $500 per square foot. Converting your basement is never a great idea unless you have exhausted all options in your home.

Getting a Swimming Pool

The idea of a shimmying pool at the back of your house and a superbly polished exotic wood pool deck is tantalizing. Even though almost everybody dreams of a quick dip in the pool on a hot afternoon, very few people will pay extra bucks for a private swimming pool. Keep of pools unless your house is in a rich neighborhood, in which case it will most probably have a pool in the first place.

Making Clashing Improvements

Every house has a statement that needs be preserved. For instance, a prehistoric townhouse has to remain that way. Swapping the wrought iron windows for fancy shutters will do the home no good. The best thing is to maintain its classic look and focus on making improvements that revolve about the old school look.

Extending into the Garden/Lawn

More and more people are conscious of nature. Very few would trade that lush lawn or backyard garden for an extra garage. Obeying this and investing on a simple but attractive garden rather than knocking it down and extending your home will have a greater impact on the overall value of your home.

Making your home improvements center on the relevance of the changes you make rather than the fanciness of the improvement will have a great impact on the overall look of your house. Avoiding rash changes that will make buyers shun your home will drastically lower your home’s value.