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Five DIY Projects that Increase the Value of Your Home

The phrase “you can do anything you set your mind to” can be perfectly applied to the world of DIY projects. If you want something, you can do it. What if I told you that there are actually some ways that you can boost the price of your Victoria property? Like I said, you can do it.

This is a topic that every “flipper” should be familiar with. After all, the goal is to increase your ROI on your property investment. By doing these budget-friendly projects, both of your work and time will contribute to your property’s “flip”. The current real estate market in Victoria, BC, is on fire as this is the perfect time to sell. By doing these DIY projects, you’ll be able to sell your home for a better price in no time.

Without further ado, let’s get straight to it.

Here are the Five DIY Projects that will add value to your home:

1) Power-wash your deck and porch

Cleanliness counts. Always.

Power-washing your deck and porch will make your home look new. You may think that I am joking, but trust me. It’s almost like an illusion. You’re not updating anything, you’re just giving the outside of your home a nice clean. Power-washing your deck and porch also contribute to the well-being of your home.

For this DIY project, you’ll need a power washer. Buying one would be expensive (if you’d like to keep one for your own), but you can also rent it from your nearest Home Depot.

2) Upgrade your landscaping

Planting your own garden, or simply just upgrading the landscaping of your home can make your home look more appealing. Flowers can make a huge difference, and planting them is also fun. To make this process as low-maintenance as possible, you can plant some nice shrubs that grow by themselves every season.

3) Updating interior and exterior doors

In the real estate world, you can judge a house by its door. Installing new doors will give your home a fresh look. If your doors are cracked or broken in any way, it’s time for a new update. Installing new exterior and interior doors will help in bringing more people in for visits, potentially making your selling process even easier.

4) Install energy-efficient appliances

Not only will energy-efficient appliances make your home sustainable and eco-friendly, but also will help you save on those hefty utility bills and increase the price of your home. If you’re interested to know which appliances you should invest in, check out our previous blog where I highlighted some home sustainability tips.

Energy-efficient appliances are newer than traditional appliances, and having them installed in your home will help you significantly in the long run.

5) Renovate your home

Last but not least, is to give your home an update. This one is a bit obvious but if you know how to do it yourself, you could be saving a ton of money on labour and you will increase the value of your home, guaranteed.

Whether it is installing new bathroom floors, new kitchen counters and cabinets, new toilet seats or faucets, or even repainting a room or two, it will make a difference. A huge one too. Doing these renovations to change that “outdated” look in your home will make your house much more appealing. Fun fact: kitchens and bathrooms have the best return on investment!

Although this project is a bit more pricey compared to the previous ones discussed, this one is really worth it.

Conclusion

By doing these DIY projects, it is guaranteed that your Victoria home will see an increase in its price. Your home will look newer and overall, more eye-appealing to Victoria home buyers. There hasn’t been a better time than now to start on some DIY projects because of the insanely high demand that we are seeing in the Victoria real estate market.

Don’t wait any longer, it’s time for you to get started! Book an appointment today and let’s chat.