Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Spring is almost here and it’s time to think about those spring projects that will bring fun and value to you and your property. Here are a few suggestions:

SET THE MOOD WITH OUTDOOR LIGHTING
It’s time to see your yard in a whole new light with the addition of outdoor lights.

GET YOUR LAWN READY
It’s time to plan irrigation needs and sow spring lawns. Proper irrigation can save you water, time and money when planned correctly.

BUILD A DECK OR PATIO
Add a deck or patio to your backyard to expand your outdoor living space and start enjoying your personal alfresco retreat. Need help with this project? We can help! Contact us for a free quote and start enjoying outdoor living now.

How to Increase Home Value

In this market, it can seem impossible to sell your house. There are so many home improvement projects you can do to raise your home value, but which ones help the most? The last thing you need to do at this point is waste your time on projects that only garner a small amount of home value.

Remodeling Magazine has been conducting annual surveys of the most cost-effective home improvements since 1987. In 2007, the winner for a mid-range home was a wooden deck. Homeowners who had a 16 by 20 foot pressure treated deck installed recouped an average of 85.4 percent of cost of the project.

Similarly, patios, porches, and other outdoor areas have a high return on investment, as well. To explore these options and raise your home value, take a look at the Archadeck website.