Simple Remodel Increases Home Value

Anyone who has ever had to complete any home improvement projects knows that they are hard, time-consuming work. Even with just simple repairs or complex bathroom remodeling projects.  However, there are some homeowners who are able and good at handling these projects by themselves, but in most cases, it is best to hire a contractor.  For those handling it by themselves, getting the best deals on all of the equipment needed for a home improvement project is crucial. Websites like Raise are a helpful resource when it comes to searching for discount codes for home improvement stores like Lowes. However, in terms of improvement tasks that take expert knowledge, it’s important to look into hiring a professional. Of course, that also means finding the best contractor that fits your needs and budget. That in itself can be challenging, but here are some tips that should help with your search.

One of the best ways to find a good contractor is to get referrals and recommendations. Your friends and family members can be the best source of information about this.  You can also read online reviews at sites such as Yelp.com. And do a quick Google search can give you some names of contractors in your area along with some good online reviews.

There is nothing fancy in my house, it is practical and comfortable but needs some remodeling.  When my hubby was still alive, he had his grandson moved in with us to do the remodeling project. He finished up most of the work that needed to be done outside but that was the easy part.  Most of the work that still needs to be done is on the inside and I was a little bit disappointed because I was hoping more of it would get done like installing the Kohler showers before his grandson left.

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We bought a lot of materials but due to my hubby’s illness, much of the work remains unfinished.  The mosaic and hardwood floor tiles did not get installed and that was one of the things that I really wanted to get finished.  We did not make near as much progress on finishing the upstairs attic as I had hoped either.  We were able to replace the pull-down stairs with permanent stairs but not much more got done up there.

I have been looking forward to getting our home fully furnished since I came here to the US.  Aside from comfort, I would like to get the remodeling done so that the value of the house would increase in case I decide to sell it.  If the time should come that I could move somewhere tropical permanently, it would be nice to be able to sell this house and not worry about it during the cold winters here in northern Minnesota.

If I had the money, I would like to hire a contractor to finish up the work for me. I am hoping that by next year, I can get more done. My home is not that big, it is only a three-bedroom house so I do not need to hire a construction company to do the work.  There are still a lot of things that need to be done, especially in the attic area.  I would like to add a second bathroom and a fourth bedroom up there.