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NYC Home Remodeling

By Tiffany Smolick

3minutes

Remodeling The Home

November 7, 2013

In the United States, most homeowners will tackle some form of a home improvement project at some point while living in a particular residence. This can mean updating the kitchen or bathroom, painting, adding cosmetic features to a home, or even adding an addition to the home to create a new space within it. When it comes to home improvement, there is a wide range of possibilities. With those possibilities, of course, comes a wide range of intensity of the project, budget, and time that will be spent on completion of the project.

Many homeowners flock to the idea of remodeling the kitchen and bathroom. Within the real estate industry, an updated kitchen or bathroom is regarded as a top method for boosting the value of the home. Prospective home buyers want to walk into their new home and have all of the most updated appliances in the kitchen, and they want to have a layout in the bathroom that makes the most sense for the space given. While these remodeling projects can be an important asset to the home, they can also be timely and expensive. Before deciding whether or not it’s appropriate for you to update your home by remodeling the kitchen or bathroom, it’s a good idea to be aware of the costs associated with the remodel. Speaking with a designer can be a great way to evaluate what a remodel in your kitchen or bathroom would entail and whether or not you’re prepared to take on the project.

Of course, there are also smaller fixes that can happen within the home that help to boost its overall value. Outdated wallpaper, poor painting jobs or chipping paint can turn a prospective home buyer off even though they are merely cosmetic and are fairly easy to fix. Fixing these things yourself in your home will give you a leg up when it comes time to sell the home. Even if you aren’t planning on selling your home, these fixes can add a great deal of value to your life within the home.

Regardless of the type of remodel project that you want to take on in the home, it’s important to be aware of the time and resources that it will take as well as the time and resources that you are willing to put toward it. It’s best to talk to a designer or home improvement professional so that they can guide you through the resources that you will realistically need. Although there are some aspects of a home improvement project that you may be able to handle yourself, there are others where you will want to bring in a professional to help you with. It’s also important to be aware of the types of permits you’ll need in order to begin construction, as permitting is a major part of the renovating process. Again, a professional designer can walk you through what you need and can in many cases help you obtain and file the necessary paperwork.