A house truly becomes your own, not when you sign the deed, but after you customize it to your unique lifestyle.

Upgraded Landscaping
This one might be a bit of a surprise. But if your yard is one of your home’s imperfect parts, a little color and a touch of hardscaping can make a huge difference to your curb appeal, which is a great immediate equity-booster. What does a basic landscaping upgrade include?

• Flowering shrubs
• A 15-foot-tall deciduous tree
• Fresh mulch

New Roof
Considering it’s what’s between you and the elements, it’s a no-brainer. Not sure if you need a new roof? Signs you might include:

• Shingles are missing, curling up, or covered in moss
• Gritty bits from the asphalt shingles are coming out the downspout 
• You notice stains on ceilings and walls
• Your energy bill is sky high

Hardwood Floors
You flip on the TV to see that your favorite home renovation duo is it at again, flipping a ranch that’s stuck in the ‘80s. 

Hardwood floors are a timeless classic. Refinishing is a no-brainer. Neither will you regret adding new hardwood floors if you have none.

Patio or Deck 
If your home is your castle, your yard is your kingdom. After giving your yard a much-needed overhaul, you need a place to watch over your handiwork. 

New Garage Door
No surprise that a garage door replacement project made it onto this #winning list — a new garage door provides a big boost for your home’s curb appeal at a relatively modest cost. 

There are options galore, too. A host of factory-finish colors, wood-look embossed steel, and glass window insets are just some of the possibilities that’ll give your doors bankable personality.

Insulation
Insulation is tucked out of sight, so it’s often out of mind — that is, until you’re forced to wear your parka indoors because it’s so darn cold. 

For more home improvement questions on your home or what to improve, contact me,

Jeannie Quick, Broker, Realtor, Sunflower Real Estate Group at [email protected] or 309-360-0445.