5 Handyman Tasks That Will Raise Your Home’s Value

There are many reasons why homeowners may choose to update the value of their home. Maybe you’re moving, or maybe you’ve decided it’s time to move up in the world. Regardless of why you want to get your hands dirty, we’ve put together a list of handyman Parkdale tasks that are sure to increase your home’s value.

• Paint the doors and trim.

Painting the doors and trim can be an easy way to make a big impact on the look of your home.

• • Use paint that’s suited for exterior use. Paint is cheap, but if you use cheap paint on your doors or trim it could peel off in a few years. For best results, invest in quality exterior paint from a hardware store or home improvement.
• Paint the trim white first, then let it dry completely before painting over it with another colour (usually one that matches your walls). This will prevent colour bleeding through onto other areas when using darker colours such as browns and greens.
•  Don’t skimp on primer. It coats surfaces so that they’re ready for paint; without it, you’ll likely have trouble getting even coverage. Using a brush instead of rolling gives you more control over the application process–and gives you fewer splatters!

• Add crown moulding

There’s no doubt that crown moulding can be a beautiful addition to your home. If you’ve got an older house with a standard baseboard, it’s a great way to add some style and elegance. Crown moulding can also make the room look larger—a must for smaller spaces! 

Even if your home has newer baseboards, adding crown moulding could still help create a more open floor plan by making the ceiling seem higher. Another benefit of installing crown moulding is that it gives you an opportunity to play around with colour—try painting the bottom trim of your door or window frames in different hues from those on top, or maybe add some decorative wall art here and there!

• Let there be light

Lighting is a great way to create a focal point for your home. For example, you might want to use lighting to draw attention to the entryway or living room—a chandelier can make an entrance feel more grand and glamorous. 

In the kitchen, pendant lights above the countertop can help define the cooking space and make it feel cozier. If you’re looking for something that’s less obvious but still makes a statement, consider installing sconces along your walls in order to add intimacy wherever necessary.

• Add a backsplash

If you’re looking for a quick way to increase the value of your home, installing a backsplash is the perfect project. Backsplashes are great because they add style while also helping create a space that’s easy to clean.

Backsplashes make it easy to clean up spills and splatters in your kitchen and bathrooms, so they’re especially helpful if you have kids or pets that could potentially be messy.

You can also buy glass tiles for a more modern look or go with natural stones like marble or travertine if you want something warmer and more luxurious-looking than frosted glass (but still easy on the eyes). 

• Create an accent wall

An accent wall is a small section of a larger wall that’s painted a different colour than the rest of the room. Accent walls make your space look more interesting and give it some personality. You can use an accent wall to introduce a new colour or texture into your home or as a focal point for a room.

To choose the right colour for an accent wall:

• Choose something bright, bold and cheerful that will bring life to your room! This could be anything from red to blue to yellow—anything goes when it comes to choosing this type of paint job because there are so many options available.

• It’s also important for homeowners to consider how much time they want guests spending focusing on their home decor before moving onto better conversation topics (e.g., politics). 
• Some homeowners may prefer having accents throughout their entire house while others only want one specific area reserved specifically for them (like over their fireplace mantle).”

Conclusion

All in all, these projects are not just easy to do and will make your house look great—they’ll also add value to it. If you need more help getting started with one of them, reach out to a handyman Parkdale professional for advice. You won’t be disappointed!