Congratulations – you’ve just bought your first house. Now, the real work begins, because like most things, running a house can be as much of a curse as a blessing if it is energy inefficient, vulnerable in terms of security, or simply not very well designed in terms of storage capacity. Ideally, as well, you’ll want to sell your house for more than you paid for it, and this is much easier if you actively add value to your property. You want your house to be as attractive, efficient, secure, and as cheap to run as possible. Here are a few obvious ways.
Composite Doors
There are two things you don’t want in your new home; one is a draft running right the way through the house in winter, forcing you to turn the radiators on to full and spend a fortune on energy bills, especially now; the other is a door that anyone can get through in the middle of the night with a single, well-aimed drop kick. Composite doors help to reduce the risk of both problems, providing you with both good front and back insulation and security. You can also choose wooden kitchen cabinets from Austin that are more sustainable and durable.
Energy Efficient Roofing
Similarly, you do not want to lose all of your heat through the roof either. Poorly constructed roofs are also something one very much needs to take seriously, as they can be a serious health and safety risk. Therefore, if you’ve just bought a new house, then one of the first things you’ll want to look at is how well insulated the roof is, how durable it is and, if there is work to be done, where to find a reliable roofing contractor.
Renewable Energy
Most people have put off things like heat pumps and/or solar panels because it can take a long time before the energy one saves becomes worth the investment in the first place. This is more reason to start early, and in terms of a return, it is also important to remember that such renovations can significantly add value to a property when you eventually come to sell it. That said, if that mortgage is an issue, as it is for most people, then definitely start with something cheaper, such as insulating your roof with glass wool first.
Fitted Wardrobes
It’s not all about energy and heat efficiency, as important as that is. It’s also about using the space in the home to its fullest potential, something which so many homeowners don’t seem to do. For example, it is incredible how much difference it makes in terms of storage when one uses the full height of a room, especially if one has tall ceilings. Yes, some of these free-standing wardrobes can look very pretty, but what good is a prize wardrobe that can only store half of what could be stored there? Maximising storage capacity helps to cut down on clutter and frees space up in the rest of the room. This is especially valuable if you’re planning on starting a family any time soon.
