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Eleven Renovations Perfect to Make Your House the Ultimate Family Home

10/1/2020

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You can make almost any home into a family home with the right focus and investment. Family homes take quite a beating, so they need to be robust, functional, and allow you to keep everyone healthy and happy. It’s a lot to ask out of a building with four walls and a roof, but it is far from impossible.

You would be amazed at what can be done in even small spaces with the right ingenuity and commitment.

Improve Insulation

Replacing your windows isn’t always necessary when you first move in, but if the house is old, you cannot even trust your double-glazed windows

Insulation

The actual insulation in your home will make a huge difference. You may need to upgrade or renovate if your home is particularly old (and especially if there is asbestos in your property, which could be deadly), or you may just need an update, like insulating your attic.

Windows

Double or triple glazingcustomsolarandleisure.com/ is effective because of an inert, non-toxic gas that is trapped between the panes of glass. Over time, especially in older windows, this gas leaks out. It’s not harmful; it just means that your windows become drafty and unable to hold in heat the way it used to. If your windows are old and ineffective like this, then it’s time to update your windows.

Doors

Doors can also be huge issues when it comes to keeping your home insulated. Replace them with an insulated, durable option to improve the safety and insulation of your home.

Decoration

Carpets, rugs, tapestries, curtains, and even door cushions that sit along the floor are all very easy, budget-friendly options to improve the comfort and insulation of your home. They are also some of the oldest. Castles weren’t just decorated with tapestries for decoration; they are one of the oldest wall insulators available.

Add Solar Solutions

You could go for a full solar solution. You could go for a solar water heater or solar pool heater. You can get all three from one of the best solar companies in Tucson, and with government subsidiaries and tax credits, your smart solar solution is more than within your reach. Once installed, you can save around $90 per month, every month, or be able to enjoy a long pool season for practically nothing. Solar solutions are best to install when you first move in to benefit from the savings over the years.

Go Custom with Your Storage

Small homes, big homes, and every home in-between – the thing you need most is custom storage. Custom storage allows you to own everything you need as a family, but to have a spot for it all to go. By adding a wall of storage, you can easily put items away instead of needing to carefully store every little thing like you are playing a game of household Jenga.

With custom storage, you can keep your home tidier without using bulky storage units. Perfect for growing families who are looking to get more out of the home that they have.

Go Smart with Your Home System

The final tip to help improve the efficiency and utility cost of your home is to make it smart. Smart home systems can connect to almost every aspect of your home, though the most common ones control your heating/cooling and your security.

A fully smart home, however, can turn off unnecessary appliances, wake you up with coffee, and even remind you when food is about to expire in your fridge. All you need to enjoy such a smart home that will help you save and give your family so much support is to switch over to smart appliances and features slowly.

One smart hub is all you need, but choosing the right one is key; otherwise, you could lock yourself out of options in the future.

Bathroom Renovation

You will know if your bathroom needs an upgrade. If they are always busy, rotting somewhere, or just generally feel ineffective in a family home, then it is time to upgrade the space in its entirety. Sometimes the best upgrade, however, is a full-scale renovation that works to include an additional bathroom in your home, even if it’s just a toilet and sink on the ground floor. This will help your family live in harmony with one another and is also very good for the overall value of your home. K

Kitchen Renovation

The heart of the home is where stomachs get filled, which is why if your kitchen feels cramped, then a renovation is in order. Many people find open-plan kitchens so much more useful and sociable, allowing them to cook and spend time with their family all at once.

Attic or Basement Renovation

If you have an unfinished basement, then consider it an entirely unfinished floor that is full of possibility. You could save a lot by doing DIY projects down there, like laying down flooring but remember to bring in the pros if you want to do anything concerning the structure, plumbing, or electricals in the room.

By converting these areas into functional spaces, you can add more value and purpose to your home. Add another bedroom in the attic, create an entertainment space and laundry room in the basement. There are so many ways you can change your whole home

Extension

Extensions can add upwards of 20% of your property’s value. This could mean tens of thousands back to you when you finally go to sell your home, and before that, a much-needed increase in the footprint of your property. This option is ideal,particularly if you don’t have a basement or an attic as an option, or if you specifically want to extend outwards to upgrade your kitchen so that it is larger.

Your family home is enough; it just needs to be upgraded. You can save space, improve function, and cut down on costs with every single one of these tips in one way or another. Upgrading your family home will always be cheaper than trying to move up to a larger property, so be creative with your options. ​

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