In today’s market, it’s important to do everything you can to retain the value of your home. With over 50% of all homeowners upside down on their mortgages, and all equity gone, a poorly maintained home will only help depreciate your property faster. Here are some easy ideas on how to make your home better and retain its value.
Something that has regained its past popularity is the portable closet. Although not actually portable, it simply refers to the fact that it is a separate unit rather than a built in room used as a closet. These come in every size and shape imaginable, and can be custom designed to match decors in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms where they are commonly placed. Some of these custom built units are left behind when the house is sold.
Another area that usually needs attention is the carpeting. Filthy rugs can turn new buyers away, and can make an otherwise beautiful home look dull and dingy. Take advantage of all the sales going on now at Lake Chelan Floorcovering in the Chelan Home Center and replace old worn out carpeting with new Stainmaster carpeting. It repels dirt and moisture, vacuums easily, and lasts for years.
There are great ideas for the kitchen, too. What about a retro fridge? Also called a French door fridge, these have the freezers on the bottom, providing immediate and easy access to just about everything. When freezers became separate sections, this was one of the most popular styles back in the 40s. The top can be either one solid door, or two doors that look like a side by side, but either way you get full shelves, not the half shelves in a side by side.
Why not add a dining bench to your eating area? These seat more people than single chairs and can be used for all sorts of multitasking in between meals. They can usually fit under the table, saving plenty of room.
Many come with chair pads to make them more comfortable. To save money, try building your own! With a few common tools you can have one done by dinner time.
