subject: Adding Value to Your Home with an Elevator or Dumbwaiter [print this page] Adding Value to Your Home with an Elevator or Dumbwaiter
Often times moving heavy objects, such as furniture or even mass quantities of laundry, can be a difficult task that may cause an accident. And while you may say you can move these things with the assistance of other people there is still a risk of you both of you becoming injured with just one misstep. Accidents like this can easily be prevented with the installation of an elevator or dumbwaiter in your home.
Not only will an installation of some kind of lift in your home create a safer environment, but it will also add value to your home when and if you decide to sell it. Often times when people are searching for a new house they are searching for individuality and useful additions to their new home. An elevator is sure to catch the eye of buyers and at least compel them to put a little more consideration into purchasing your house than an alternative.
While installing an elevator or a dumbwaiter in your home may seem slightly costly you could earn a financial return when selling your home and you will receive infinite value from it while using it by saving time and potential injuries. Moving a large piece of furniture up a set of stairs can take a great deal of time and maneuverability, whereas with an elevator you can simply put it in, push a button and arrive at the second or third floor in seconds.
By adding an elevator to your home you are also reaching out to a new group of home buyers: those who are in wheelchairs. Typically people in wheelchairs may be confined to living in a one-story house. But if they desire to live in a multi-level home they must find one with an elevator or lift, if your house has this feature they are going to be much more likely to buy your home as opposed to one that does not.
When purchasing an elevator or dumbwaiter for your home to add value make sure you buy the proper piece of machinery for what you will be using it for. If you just want to move food, laundry, and electronics from floor to floor then a dumbwaiter can get the job done. But if you are hoping to move cumbersome furniture or wheelchairs you will have to purchase a larger elevator.
