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Are you thinking about adding onto your home? You’re not alone. Many home owners across the country are taking advantage of the warmer weather to make improvements and add onto their homes. This article will break down the best home improvements that will help to increase the value of your home and provide you the best return on your investment.

Garage

By adding on a garage to your home it will actually be worth more than homes without garages. The benefits of adding on a garage is that garages are a very simple addition because they don’t require drywall, finished flooring or ventilation ducts to heat or cool the garage.

Having a garage will lower your car insurance premium every month and provide much more space than you might have right now for storing excessive items like garden supplies or other tools that you use around your home.

Expanding Your Kitchen

It’s true what real estate experts say about kitchens being a major selling point in any home. This is why it’s always best to expand your existing kitchen when you have the funds available so if the opportunity comes up in the future to sell your home you won’t have to worry about the size of your kitchen affecting its value. If you plan on expanding your kitchen one of the best things that you can do is make it more energy efficient by adding new energy efficient appliances like a dishwasher, refrigerators, doors and windows. Remember that extension costs on a kitchen usually end up more than you expected, so be careful.

The government has mane tax credits for home owners who make energy efficient improvements to their homes. In some cases you may qualify to get up to $1,500 back on your taxes just by making your home more energy efficient during the addition.

Add An Extra Room

Another great addition to make to your home is by adding an extra room. Many studies have that homes with an extra room that can be used as a bedroom or other space are easier to sell than homes with one less room.

Every year more and more home owners are investing in their home and making it more energy efficient by purchasing energy efficient double glazed windows, new doors and other indoor energy efficient appliances.

After a home is made energy efficient the next step to increasing its value and making it more comfortable and enjoyable to live in with home accents.

If money is an issue you can always get double glazing prices per window.

Wall Accents

Many home owners have updated the look of the interior of their homes and them more friendly and inviting by painting individual walls bright colors to define and separate larger areas from each other. This practice is commonly referred to as an accent walls.

There are usually two types of accent walls 1. Using a bold color against a neutral wall. 2. Painting a dominant color against a wall with the same hue.

Painted accents are some of the easiest improvements that a home owner can make and best of all they are very affordable too.

Pillow Accents

Pillows can add a fresh breath of air to any room because they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Pillows should be replaced in couches, chairs or on beds every three to six months to keep the look and feel of a room interesting, bright and cheerful.

Carpet Accents

Sometimes it’s not easy for a home owner to replace the flooring in their home especially during trying economic times. This is where throw rugs and area rugs come into play. These rugs are best used in hallways or rooms that have large open areas because they can cover up areas with excessive wear and tear plus make a room feel more cozy and intimate.

Silk Flower Accents

There’s nothing better than a fresh bouquet of cut flowers but not everyone has the money to enjoy them every week. Thank goodness silk flowers are affordable and can fit within any home owner’s budget. Silk flowers should be placed throughout a home in small arrangements because they add a touch of color and make any room more enjoyable.