Are you planning on upgrading your home in 2019 but don’t know what improvements you should make?

There’s no denying that homeowners these days have a lot to choose from especially when it comes to kitchen and bathroom renovations.

Thankfully, in this article we will share with you the 5 best improvements you should make to your home in 2019 that will also help to increase the value of your house as well.

Garage door replacement

Average cost: $3,470

Average resale value: $3,411

Cost recouped: 98.3%

A good-looking garage door tops the list when it comes to returning cash to your pocket, the Cost vs. Value report shows. This project involves removing an existing 16-by-7-foot garage door and replacing it with a new four-section garage door with heavy-duty galvanized steel tracks. This curb-appeal enhancer will get you back almost every dollar you spent on it when you sell your house.

Manufactured stone veneer

Average cost: $8,221

Average resale value: $7,986

Cost recouped: 97.1%

Replacing vinyl siding on your house for stone veneer is a big aesthetic improvement. The vinyl siding is replaced with adhered manufactured stone veneer. This is another major curb-enhancing upgrade that will get you back over 97 percent of your costs.

Entry door replacement (steel)

Average cost: $1,471

Average resale value: $1,344

Cost recouped: 91.3%

You will recoup over 91 percent of your cost by replacing your 36-by-80-inch entry door with a 20-gauge steel door, complete with clear dual-pane half-glass panel, jambs and an aluminum threshold with composite stop. These doors come factory-finished with the same color on the front and back sides.

Deck addition (wood)

Average cost: $10,950

Average resale value: $9,065

Cost recouped: 82.8%

One advantage of owning a house is having yard space. Nothing enhances a yard like a wood deck. This project involves adding a 16-by-20-foot deck, including a railing system with pressure-treated wood posts, railings and balusters. This feature will hold more than 82 percent of its value come resell time.

Minor kitchen remodel

Average cost: $21,198

Average resale value: $17,193

Cost recouped: 81.1%

Before you embark on a major kitchen overhaul, consider a minor one, which will recoup about 81 percent of its cost. This upgrade is based on a 200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet of cabinetry. Cabinet boxes are left in place but updated with modernized Shaker-style wood panels and drawer fronts. Replace laminate countertops with new laminate. Next, swap out older appliances with energy-efficient models. Update with a mid-priced sink and faucet; repaint the trim; add wall covering; and replace vinyl flooring with new vinyl.

Get A Free Home Renovation Quote

Ready to get started with renovating your home? Contact Work Horse general contractors today by calling us at (414) 384-9999 or click here to connect with us online.

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