3 Ideas for Upgrading Your Home

If you’ve been saving money to upgrade your home, do you know where to put it? Here are three ideas to consider.

1. Add a Custom Deck

A custom deck is a way to add an “outdoor room” to your home for you and your housemates or family members to enjoy. Professional contractors can work with you to define the following features and many more that appeal to you and suit your budget:

• Single- or multi-step designs
• Roofed or gazebo decks
• Railings and accessibility aids
• Built-in seating such as benches
• Amenities such as fireplaces and planters

To find a custom deck builder in your area, input the following search term and your location into your online search provider: “construction contractors Millstone NJ,” for example.

2. Landscape Your Property

Landscaping includes softscaping and hardscaping. The former refers to the horticultural aspects of landscaping such as flowers and their beds, grass, groundcover, plants and soil. The latter refers to any human-made structure composed of brick, gravel, stone and other inanimate materials.

Aim to soften up the exterior of your home or provide coverage for unsightly aspects such as your gas tank with low-maintenance bushes and plants that are evergreen or native. Also, think about working with local hardscapers to install gazebos, water features or pathways that add shelter, visual interest or privacy to your property. 

3. Replace the Roof

While replacing your home’s roof is a big investment, it’s also money in the bank when it comes to added and resale value. If you’re discovering leaks or abiding dampness, mildew and mold in the attic or upper area of your house, it’s likely you have a damaged or compromised roof. To find out if you need a new roof, schedule a free estimate with a trusted, reputable roofing contractor in your area. 

Would you like more upgrade ideas for your home? Consult contractors’ and home improvement professionals’ websites and blogs.