Increasing the curb appeal of your home is one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your home, but even if you aren’t interested in adding value, you’ll want to add a more decorative look to the space. Some homeowners opt for minor changes, including planting a few flowers, changing the color of their front door and adding some new furniture, while others prefer something a little more drastic. Before you look at financing options, think about the types of projects you want to do around your yard.
Smaller Projects
Over the course of a short weekend, you can easily do a few simple projects that will increase the curb appeal of your home and add value at the same time. Painting the front door, adding a lighting fixture to the porch, replacing broken railings and repairing damaged steps are all a few projects you can do on your own. You can even replace a few bushes or shrubs in front of your home and replace those old plants with new flowers and shrubs.
Larger Projects
Completing a larger project takes a little more work, and you might find that a professional company can help you. A-1 Concrete Cutting & Coring Ltd. does demolition in Calgary, which is helpful if you want to replace an old porch, patio or deck. A professional company will tear down the existing structure, remove the debris from your lawn and put up a new structure quickly. Choosing a contracting company is also helpful if you need some assistance laying out a new garden, doing electrical work outside or installing a new sprinkler system.
How to Finance Your Projects
You can finance your outdoor projects with personal loans, home improvement loans, contractor loans or even home equity loans. Personal loans include those available from banks and credit unions, while contractor loans come directly from your contractor. You can also borrow against the equity in your home or take out a loan specifically designed for home improvement projects. Banks and other financial institutions typically offer the lowest interest rates, but the interest rate you receive depends on your employment and credit history.
Paying for projects designed to increase the curb appeal of your home is easier than many homeowners think. You can borrow against the equity of your home, take out a loan from your contractor, use a home improvement loan or take out a personal loan.