 The key to getting the most value in home improvement projects is knowing where to spend your money. Not every improvement or repair you make will increase the value. For example, if you replace you old worn out roof, this would be a positive investment but may not drive up the selling price of your home as home buyers expect a sturdy roof to cover their heads.
Your home's first impression starts with it driveway as it is what connects visitors from the street to your front door. Upgrading the curb appeal of your home general benefits is marketability. It's important to view your home in perspective of the entire neighborhood. Upgrades should be proportional to the home and neighborhood, so that it's not odd or stands out in a negative way. The most expensive house on the block if often dismissed by potential buyers. In addition to increasing curb appeal, a new concrete driveway may increase your home value by preventing storm runoff and driveway erosion. Remember, a driveway is only as good as it's foundation, so a professional installer should be hired to complete the project. A concrete driveway does have some additional benefits for home owners. The upkeep for a well installed driveway will require less regular maintenance. They do not require regular resealing like that of asphalt or addition of gravel for gravel drives. These driveways typically last longer, 30 plus years, as opposed to it's asphalt counterpart. There are also multiple colors of concrete that can be used in the installation to better coordinate with your home. Home value can be a bit arbitrary, as appraisals can depend on recent comps and the current housing market environment. Do you research and make proper upgrades and maintenance to ensure your home retains the money you are putting in to it.
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7/24/2019 06:15:52 am
My husband and I are building our dream house, so I wanted some design ideas and tips! I didn't know a concrete driveway could last over 30 years without any type of sealing or maintenance. That's super convenient for me since I'm the one cleaning the house and doing the yard, so I'll look for different varieties that concrete can give me, thanks to this post! 8/21/2019 11:02:13 am
I'm so glad that you mentioned that a new concrete driveway can raise the value of your home by preventing storm runoff and driveway erosion. My sister and her husband just moved into a home that is about 30 years old and has a very old cracked driveway. I'll make sure to pass this information along to them so they can consider getting it repaved. 9/20/2019 02:45:07 pm
Thanks for pointing out the benefits of a new concrete driveway. My husband and I are thinking about repaving our driveway to help it look better. We will have to look into professionals that can help us pump the concrete for it so it can look good when it's done. 10/29/2019 01:07:06 pm
That's cool that concrete driveways take less maintenance. To make them last even longer I'll have to look into concrete driveway coatings. My family is looking at selling our home in a few years so we'll have to make sure it looks good. 12/4/2019 12:36:21 pm
It's good to know that concrete driveways are easier to maintain because they don't require regular resealing as other options do. My brother noticed that he will need to replace his driveway soon and wants to pick the option that will require the least attention and care. I will be sure to recommend he look into concrete pavers near him so that he can benefit from the low-maintenance solution that is concrete. 3/27/2020 10:27:14 pm
I've been wanting to have my driveway fixed due to its cracks and holes, but I never knew that upgrading my curb appeal can help with increasing its marketability. Maybe there'll be a time when I'd finally decide to sell off my house, so I guess having the driveway fixed would be a great investment in the long run. I just have to look for a legit and trustworthy concrete service that may start the work right away. Leave a Reply. |
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