Small periodical home improvements such as kitchen and bathroom remodels bring the most value keeping your property trendy and up to date. Renovating the kitchen and bathrooms offers the greatest return on investment. Although these can be expensive ventures, there are low cost and lower cost options that bring value without a complete tear-out. 

Cabinet Doors

Rather than replacing the cabinets, for the lowest cost option try resurfacing or repainting the wood. With more investment, however, updating the doors without replacing the entire cabinet with worth the additional money.

Low Cost Ideas with Big Impact

Additionally, redoing cabinet hardware or faucets creates a new look. Also, changing the backsplash, brings a new focus without the full counter renovation.  For a low cost, high impact project, switch the light fixtures throughout the house. The best home improvement plan, however, is maintenance.  Keeping the air conditioner serviced and addressing small issues immediately, can eradicate future problems.

Hire a Licensed Contractor

Regardless of the home improvement project, it is important to select a licensed and bonded professional contractor who is held accountable by the State Registrar of Contractors. Each must have specific skill sets to qualify for the designation and pass an examination covering important construction concepts such as plumbing, electrical and building structure. Although it is tempting to use a low cost alternative, the homeowner can pay more with the shortages in quality and cost estimation. 

When the unlicensed contractor submits a bid, the property owner cannot verify the abilities and reputation of the individual, thus, risking faulty work. The enticing low bid may be problematic when it produces shortcuts in the work. Unless the homeowner is extremely knowledgeable in the area of construction, it is important to hire a professional contractor for home renovations for the best possible result.