Four Key Signs Your Home Needs A Makeover

Have you been thinking about giving your home a makeover?  Since being quarantined, a lot of us have spent time at home, working on minor home improvement projects here and there, such as cleaning out our basements and attics, repainting rooms and organizing our pantries.  But what about major home improvement projects?  If you're unsure where to begin, check out these four key signs your home needs a makeover.

4 Key Signs Your Home Needs A Makeover

1.  Increasing Energy Bills

Have you done an audit of your home's utility bills recently?  If so, you might have noticed that rates are soaring across the board--no surprise there.   But if you have an older home, this could be an even bigger energy drain, seeing as though older homes aren't built at the same level of quality as new builds. That’s simply due to the fact that the technology and resources weren’t available "back in the day", and as such they can’t possibly measure up. 

One place where an older home really shows its age is with its windows. Older windows can be drafty and inefficient.  If you haven’t replaced them already, you should consider speaking with a reputable window installer about the benefits of switching to double or triple glazed windows. According to Build, "Double glazed windows are an ideal energy efficient choice with the added benefit of minimizing noise. The sealed air gap between the two panes acts as an added layer of insulation. This added thermal resistance reduces the amount of heat escaping in winter and keeps your home at a more comfortable temperature. Double glazing has the reverse effect in summer, preventing unwanted heat from coming into the home. This extra insulation lessens your reliance on artificial heaters and air conditioners and can ultimately reduce your energy costs."

​2.  Too Much Clutter / Lack Of Storage Space

One of the easiest ways to give your home a makeover is to simply declutter it's contents and embrace a more minimalistic design. There are plenty of awesome ways to incorporate a minimalistic design in your home.  You can start by 1--performing said decluttering; 2--limiting the amount of furniture and accessories in each room and 3--getting rid of anything and everything that doesn't work, you aren't (and won't ever be) using and anything that isn’t important or crucial for either practical or aesthetic purposes.

If you are of an absolutely cannot live without it mindset, then may I suggest bringing in a professional?  A home remodeling company should be able to provide you with a free estimate for services, perhaps creating extra living (or storage) space with a converted basement or attic!

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​3.  Scratched Floors, Damaged Tile And Dirty,Worn Carpet

While it's easy to tackle scratches, stains and scuff marks on floors (we swear by Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser), dated, dirty carpets should be replaced or at the very least, cleaned with a commercial carpet cleaner (available for rent at most grocers).  If you have cracked grout and damaged floor tile, they will most likely need need to be replaced as well.  In the aftermath of a household disaster such as a flood, the traces left behind can go far beyond anything the plumber services.  Not only are broken tiles an eyesore--making your home look tired and aged--they can pose a hazard as well.  Give a professional like The Grout Medic a call to see what they suggest you do before you commit to laying a whole new floor.   Repairing just the damaged tiles or grout could be a possibility, ultimately saving you money.

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4.  Guests Are Starting To Notice

Last but not least, consider how other people view your home. Will they think that Aunt Viv's collection of belly button lint dolls you inherited is as quirky and cute as you do?  Maybe that's best left to a part of the house that's not quite...visible.  If you really want to know whether it’s time to restyle your home, you should trust the judgment of your loved ones rather than your own.  Invite a few friends over under the guise of an informal get-together and take a poll.  After all, getting the advice of people you know, love and trust is the best advice of all.

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If you're looking for even more ways to give your home a makeover, check out this infographic on 40 ways to give any living space a new lease on life, from Heiton Buckley:

You can also find more infographics at Visualistan

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