If money weren’t a difficulty, owners would most wish to renovate their kitchen (18%), however just 22% of these making home improvements are doing so. Overall, 62% of house owners say there are some home enhancements they want to make but can’t afford. In an ideal world, 72% of homeowners would rather make home improvements than sell their homes. 48% of house owners have renovation or improve plans this spring or summer time, whereas 34% say they’re contemplating it.

• The cheap vertical plastic blinds, paper shades, or horizontal aluminum blinds that may have come with your own home don’t add value to your home.
• With both home fairness loans and HELOCs, in particular, you’ll need an excellent amount of equity in your house, and good credit, to access them.
• Stand on the kerb and appraise your house like you’re seeing it for the first time – is there peeling paint