8 DIY Projects that Can Boost the Value of Your Candlewood Lake Home

8 DIY Projects that Can Boost the Value of Your Candlewood Lake Home

If you own a Candlewood Lake home, you know first-hand the pleasures of lakefront living. You also know that there is a high demand for lakefront homes as soon as they go on the market. 

 

Although your Candlewood Lake home can be prime property, there are still some things you could do to increase its value and also to enhance the level of enjoyment that you would have for your home. The great news is you don’t have to spend too much to do this.

Here are 8 DIY projects that can boost the value of your Candlewood Lake home for sale:

1. Improve your curb appeal.

Although buyers purchase lake homes for their proximity to the water, improving your landscaping can increase the appeal of your home. Adding plants, shrubs, and trees to your property boosts its curb appeal, which works for suburban homes as well as lake homes.

2. Add an outdoor living/ dining area.

An outdoor seating area makes a lake home more appealing since it maximizes the home’s location and wonderful views. You don’t have to spend a fortune to have an outdoor deck or patio. You can actually make a small concrete patio yourself. You can create an instant outdoor seating area with a garden bench or pergola and add a brick or stone path leading from your Candlewood Lake home to the outdoor seating area.

3. Give your kitchen a facelift.

You can make your kitchen look modern and updated with only a few dollars. A fresh coat of paint on the cabinets and walls, new cabinet handles, and new drawer pulls all cost less than $100 but go a long way in updating the look of your kitchen.

4. Replace the faucets.

Another inexpensive way to update your kitchen and bathroom is by replacing your faucets with modern ones. Aside from adding a sleeker look to your bath and kitchen, modern faucets are less likely to leak or drip.

5. Replace your front door.

One of the best ways to add value to your Candlewood Lake property is by replacing your front door or even just the door handle. The first seven seconds are when the homebuyers make their mind up about a property for sale, so make sure your entrance look great and appealing.

6. Update your lighting.

Replacing old lighting fixtures is an easy and cheap way to add value and beauty to your Candlewood Lake home. Make sure to replace not just the interior lights, you can also add solar lights on your pathway to the water and spotlights to accent your landscaping to boost your curb appeal.

7. Think “energy-saving.”

Your home’s value can increase by $20 for every dollar your home improvement can save on you on yearly energy costs. You don’t need to spend too much. Simple things like extra attic insulation, weather stripping, and getting a blanket for your water heater can increase your property’s value. 

8. Replace your flooring.

Using the right flooring especially in your Candlewood Lake home where sand and water can take their toll on regular flooring can double your return on investment when it comes time to sell your home. Great choices for lake home flooring is vinyl which is impervious to water and is easy to clean.

You don’t have to spend much to increase the value of your Candlewood Lake home. You can do these simple DIY tips on a small budget but they could go a long way in boosting your home’s appeal to buyers. For more tips on staging your lake home for sale, visit www.HomesInConnecticutForSale.com

Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt now at 203-994-4297 and let me assist you with everything you need to know about selling Candlewood Lake homes. My years of experience as a preeminent real estate professional in Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, Weston, Westport, Southbury, Kent, Sherman, Easton, and Bethel, CT, combined with my dedication to providing the finest service will make it easier for you to find your dream home in Connecticut.