subject: Improving Your New Home [print this page] Improving Your New Home Improving Your New Home
Low house prices mean many people are buying new property, and looking to build their lives somewhere new. Many people will find upon moving into new homes that they have a bit of home improvement cut out for them. Here are three things you should prioritise when fixing up your new place.
At the beginning you need to concentrate on improvements that will save you money. You just spent a chunk of money on the house, so you'll need to make it as cost effective as possible. Items like washing machines, boilers and windows can all increase your bills if they are not functioning properly, so invest in double glazed windows, get a front loading washing machine and replace your boiler. By quickly making these changes you can cut down on your bills for years to come.
The second step is to re-paint. Many homes have grubby walls which have not been attended to in years. You may not initially notice the poor state of your walls, but it makes a huge difference. A splash of paint and you may not even recognise your sparkling new house. You can easily do the painting yourself, or bring in some professionals to get it done.
Finally, take a look at the garden. Many homes have horribly overgrown gardens these can be easily ignored but they leave the house feeling less than perfect. So get out on a nice sunny day and tame that wilderness, it will make a huge difference to the aesthetics and also give you a place to entertain friends and family in the summer months.
If you make these three improvements your new house should be looking great with just a little bit of work. You can focus on other improvements later, but it's crucial to get these ones out of the way early.
