Home Improvement No-Nos!

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A common mistake among homeowners is thinking that anything they do to improve their home will translate into a boost in home value. This is often because people tend to automatically associate the words “home improvement” with a guaranteed return on investment. Unfortunately, not only will not all home improvement projects deliver a return on investment some can even actually lower your home’s value. To ensure this doesn’t happen to you be sure to stay away from the following home improvement projects.

1.)   Turning A Bedroom Into Something Different:  To lose a bedroom is by far the worst thing you can do to your home. You may think that whatever you are turning it into will add more value to your home but it can never make up the value lost with the bedroom.

2.)   Installing An Above Ground Pool: While an above ground pool may seem like a great home improvement to you at first. When it comes to potential buyers they are often viewed as eyesores and most of them will just view it as something they will need to get rid of if they buy your home.

3.)   Putting In A Hot Tub: You may love the idea of having a hot tub and may even enjoy it while living in the home. But when it comes to potential buyers they are associated with germs and other unpleasant things. This is a home improvement that typically adds no value to your home and could end up lowering it.

4.)   Custom Built-In Themed Bedrooms For Kids: Custom built-in themed bedrooms may seem great when you are raising your kids but what about your potential buyers.  It can be very hard to find a buyer looking for a home with a custom built-in themed kids bedroom just like yours.

5.)   Anything Done Cheaply Or Poorly Planned: It goes without saying that any home improvement done cheaply or poorly planned is a huge mistake but we just wanted to reiterate it. Don’t make any cheap or poorly planned home improvements they are just poor investments.

6.)   Anything Outlandish Or Unusual For The Neighborhood: It is a huge mistake to make any home improvement that is too outlandish or unusual compared to the other homes in the neighborhood. These types of things will generally only appeal to a small niche market and can often alienate many potential buyers.

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