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Change is good. Whether that is a change as simple as a new hairstyle or as dramatic as a new job, change is what keeps life interesting. When it comes to changing your home, however, change can be a big decision. If you’re tired of how your home looks, whether it is the layout that needs fixing or a bathroom that needs updating, remodeling may be the change you are seeking. Instead of moving to an entirely new space, why not redo what you’ve already been accustomed to? If you’re looking to remodel your living space there are a few things you should take note of before you begin the process.

Make sure what you are renovating matches the neighborhood in which you are renovating in.

If you are using lower end supplies to remodel in a high-end neighborhood, this will decrease the value of your home. Make sure you are keeping up to par with the environment you are living in. This doesn’t mean that you have to make your home a carbon copy of your neighbor’s homes; it just means that you need to keep in mind that the prices you are paying to remodel now will mean something when you try and sell in the future.

When remodeling, quality is key.

Quick fixes are nice, but they aren’t always the best looking. If you can’t do some of the things you would like to with your remodel, hire someone who can. This may up the price of what you expected to spend on your remodel, but in the long run paying more to have someone do a quality job will pay off. This will not only increase the visual appeal of your home, but it will also increase the value of your home. When it comes time to sell, it is details such as these are what will make your home more sought after.

Choose timeless styles.

This means that when you are remodeling you should consider choices that will not become outdated. Wood paneling and shag carpeting are two examples of styles that were once very popular but haven now become out of date. Classic finishes and timeless pieces are what you want to invest your money in. This ensures that the remodeled details of your home will be appreciated for years to come.

It is important to distinguish remodeling from adding.

The value of your home will increase if you remodel an unfinished space such as a basement or large attic before you add on another room to your home. Additions should come after remodels. It is not a smart move to ad onto a home that still has unfinished spaces. Once you finish all the spaces of your home and remodel them, then you can begin planning for additional spaces to your home.

At the end of the day, remodeling your home is an important thing to consider.

However, when you consider remodeling you need to take many things into consideration before you begin any work. You must consider how the remodel will look in the environment in which you live, if the work will be done in a quality manner, if the materials you are choosing will not be easily outdated and the difference between remodeling your home and adding onto your home.


Written by Mike Wolfe of Mike Wolfe Construction. Mike and his crew offer the best service for home improvement in Columbia, MO has to offer!