Home Renovation Projects for Your Tax Return
Proactive Bakersfield residents have probably already filed their taxes for 2016 and might have already cashed their refund checks. But before you start going through that refund like a kid in a candy store, think about where you can use that money that will benefit you in the long run. The answer to that for many in Bakersfield will be to put that money back into their home.
To aid in planning your tax refund investment, below are a few of the best home improvement projects that you can do. From installing shutters and floors to purchasing modern appliances, these suggestions can get you the most out of your tax return.
Get New Floors This Spring
A dazzling new floor is one of the best things you can give your Bakersfield home this spring. In addition to your yearly spring cleaning, new flooring can completely transform the look and feel of your house just in time for the new season. Just think about how a new hardwood floor, carpet or tile might look in one of the rooms in your space.
Getting new floors is a fantastic tax return project because it can increase the value of your home. It’s proven that certain types of floors like hardwood and natural tile can up a home’s appraisal value, while a stylish new carpet or laminate floor can help increase your home’s walkthrough appeal if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market at some point.
Spring Into New Window Coverings
Just like new flooring, a new window treatment can radically change the style of your home. But tax season is an even better time to consider new window treatments, as the weather starts changing as each day passes and you begin to open your windows more often. Some of our favorite window treatments for the spring are plantation shutters and shades.
Certain window treatments can even net you more money back during tax season. Polywood® plantation shutters are such an energy efficient window treatment that in addition to lowering your monthly heating and AC bills, Polywood shutters make you eligible for energy tax credits. If new window treatments are your present to your home with your tax refund, make sure to think about home value and energy efficiency in addition to their looks.
Choose New Appliances
Next to new window treatments like shutters or installing new flooring, what’s the next best home project to invest in? For the majority of Bakersfield homeowners, that answer would be investing in new appliances. Like flooring and window treatments, new appliances can be a bold fashion statement and bring the look of your home up to date.
Start with your kitchen appliances. The fridge, dishwasher, and stove are some of best appliances to start with when thinking about replacements, since those are often the most-used and most often seen. Ensure that any new appliance you choose has a neutral look. For example, stainless steel appliances look ultra-modern while remaining relatively neutral, so even if you refinish your countertops or choose a new color scheme, your appliances complement the decor just the same.
