Some home handymen (and women) begin DIY home projects just to improve some aspect of a house for their own tastes. But many also have concerns about making an investment of time and money that will also help them get more out of their houses.
This may include projects that make these homes cheaper to run, and it may also include some projects that make homes more valuable for resale.
Consider some fairly simple and affordable DIY Home projects that can accomplish both of these worthy goals.
Increase Home Value And Save Money
Going green is on everybody’s mind these days. The good thing about most projects that help increase energy efficiency in a home is that they also usually help resale value. In fact, demonstrating that energy bills for a specific home are cheaper than they are for similar homes in a neighborhood is one great way to convince a potential home buyer that they should buy your home and not another one.
Of course, they also make the house cheaper to heat, cool, and light even if the homeowner plans to stay there for many years in the future.
Adding Attic Insulation
In most houses, it is easy to get to the attic. Also, very effective insulation is not that expensive and is also usually very easy to install. In fact, the U.S. EPA says that adding attic insulation is one project that usually has the quickest payoffs in terms of lower energy bills because it doesn’t cost that much.
Sealing Air Leaks
This is usually even easier than adding home insulation, and it might get accomplished over the weekend. Of course, older homes may be particularly drafty, but even new homes usually have some spots where air can escape to the outside. All that is needed are weatherstripping, caulk, or foam insulation to make a big difference. Not only will this help reduce power bills, it should also keep the house a lot more comfortable.
New Floors In A Box
For awhile, vinyl floors got a bad rap because they tended to crack and show stains. However, new vinyl materials are much better, and they are still pretty inexpensive and really easy to install. In fact, companies now produce vinyl squares that can get glued to the floor. All that is needed is a sharp knife to cut the edges to fit. Once installed, they look great and may mimic the look of almost any other kind of flooring.
DIY Weekend Projects Can Pay Off
If homeowners plan to stay in their houses for several weeks or several years, the right home improvement projects can pay off very well for the investment of time and money. They can make homes comfortable, reduce energy bills, and of course, they can make houses look a lot better. Savvy homeowners might make a trip to a local home improvement store or look online for some good DIY home improvement projects to begin next weekend.