[–] OneNutWonder 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago (edited ago)
Paint some walls, new siding on garage, fix ceiling damaged from a small leak, fix a couple tile pieces in the bathroom, re-grout a bunch of tile in the bathroom, redo the basement ceiling, new garage door, new carpet or wood floors in dining room, new hot water valve in the shower, reroute the sump pump piping.
Bathroom and kitchen are above and beyond anything else that adds value, or at least will get you the biggest ROI. Granted if your foundation is caving in, perhaps that would be a bigger one. In my years of home ownership though, the biggest thing you should be paying attention to is water abatement...either water from above, below, or the sides. Proper grading along the sides, replacing aging roof vents/shingles, keeping gutters clean and draining to the proper spots, any other small piping leaks inside. These are my #1s always.
[–] OneNutWonder 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
Hah! A little bit. Her list includes mostly aesthetic items, mine are mostly those related to function.
[–] BottomLine 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Time is not the issue, motivation however......
[–] Dragonfly44 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Landscape garden, put up alcove shelving, lag & board out the loft, rip out old fireplace and install stove, sand and varnish floorboards throughout, convert garage into office space, build colonial style window blinds, replace kitchen work surfaces with butcher block, paint PVC window frames, replace radiators with nicer looking ones, install downstairs WC, install PV cells on roof, redecorate bathroom, remove large tree from yard, replace hedge with fence.
My house looks great at the moment but I keep dreaming up projects...
[–] MrPim 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Projects that increase a homes value are in the kitchen, the bathrooms and master suite. Those three are the biggies that most buyers will be interested in. Don't use your own interests/ wants as a gauge for that. For instance, if you're big into cars and install a lift in the garage, most people won't care about that and it won't improve your value.
[–] IAmTheOneWhoHonks [S] ago
This is a great reply. Any further details/reading/recommendations on the topic? I want to create a cozy environment that'll sell fast when it comes time for that.
[–] MrPim 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The only other thing I can think of is, if you're going to splurge on expensive materials, do it in those rooms. Want marble somewhere? Don't put it in the living room floor, put it on the kitchen counter top.
Things like a home theatre in the basement are iffy. I might like it, but the retired couple might give two shits. Reducing your market.
Reading and stuff- talk to appraisers, not Realtors. Appraiser know what sells in your area and what drives your price up when looking at comparable in your market. Much of it varies from town to town. A swimming pool might be great in Miami, in Cleveland not so much.
[–] 1moar 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Major cleaning/tossing out shit I don't need anymore. Sort out my computer / desk situation. Fix a couple windows. Fix my dryer. Those are the biggest and most overwhelming at the moment. Get rid of my old Jeep. Get my Audi running. (It would be a lot easier if I had working wheels right now; I have neither the time or the money, or space to do any major auto work.)
I'm just trying to keep it all stitched together right now.
Edit - I would like to put a door going outside from my bedroom and have a little patio out there. Get this massive vine under control that's trying to take over. Clean up the fire pit area. Clean up the garden in front. Make an inside attic access.
[–] space_pirate 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If you are not looking to sell your house soon , then try not thinking about what would increase the value and instead thinking about what would make your house more enjoyable to live in. My last 2 projects were finishing a part of the basement that is now my wife's craft room and I just finished a mudroom remodel. While both of these projects did increase the value our home it was not motivation for doing them. Of course we plan on being in our house for at lease 20 more years so making the house more enjoyable and livable is more important for us.
[–] pipispapas 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I would do the dishes.