There’s something about a new year that makes homeowners want to take a look around their home and do some changes. It’s like there is a vibe that says it’s time for improvements and your home should not be left behind. The choice of which home improvement project for this year, however, proves to be a little challenging for most. After all, you don’t want to just take on a project without knowing whether that improvement would really add value to your property.
Whether you admit it or not, when talking about home improvements, the first ones to come to your mind would be cosmetic updates like having wrought iron bannisters and granite countertops installed. But if you want home improvement projects that would welcome the new year perfectly, these are at the top of our list:
Entryway Replacement
Replacing your home’s entry door tops the list of home improvements you should do to start the year, and not just because it is also among those with the best return on investment. You probably know that doors made of solid wood expand or contract depending on what the temperature is like. If you find that your front door is difficult to open and shut when it gets colder, though it easily works in the summer, it means you have gaps between the door jambs and the door itself. That also means your heating and cooling system works harder thus, costing you more.
End this problem by replacing your wood door with either fiberglass or steel doors. Both are amazingly durable and are built to last for a really long time. Fiberglass doors are energy efficient. If you want the look of classic wood doors, you can still have both sides stained to look like real wood, too. Steel doors are perfect if security is a big factor for you.
Attic Insulation
Insulation greatly improves a house’s ability to keep your home comfortable during extreme weather conditions – keeping the place warm during winter and keeping cold air in during summer months. It also lessens the strain on your HVAC or heat pump systems and prolong their lifespan while keeping your home’s energy consumption lower. If your home has effective insulation, you get to enjoy lower utility bills and keep your carbon footprint in check, too. Attics are often the culprits of heat loss, especially if your home has been standing for decades. If you address this early on this year, you get to enjoy its benefits sooner, too!
There are a lot of home improvement projects that you can do this year, and you will do well by starting with these two! If you want to receive high quality services and topnotch products, give George Kent Home Improvements a call, and we’d be there to help you start your year right!
