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Home Upgrades to Put You in a Happy Place

In many cases, people conduct home upgrades simply to increase their property's value, especially if they’ve just invested in a fixer-upper. This is perfectly fine, but they may be missing out on an opportunity to improve themselves at the same time. Today, A C Painting shares some affordable ways to add value to your home while also increasing your productivity and boosting your mood.

Add Value and Enhance Productivity

Three Sixty notes that the demand for homes with offices has increased. In light of this, it makes sense to have a designated workspace. As well as adding value and enhancing productivity, dedicated workspaces are appealing to buyers because they:

•            Serve as a central hub for all work-related tasks. Instead of having paperwork, laptops, and other supplies strewn all over the house, a home office allows you to keep everything in one place.

•            Make it easier to concentrate. It's impossible to focus while working at the kitchen table or in the living room with kids coming in and out and the TV playing loudly. Having a separate space from the rest of the house makes it easier to concentrate on the tasks at hand.

•            Double up as a study room. A home office is an excellent place for kids to study when you're finished working and appeals to buyers with families.

•            Add an extra bedroom. Depending on the size of the office you've created, you may be able to turn the space into an extra bedroom if you decide to sell. 

Chairs are a fundamental part of an office. As with any chair that you're planning to spend a long time sitting on, you'll want to make sure it's comfortable. Over time, sitting in a poor-quality chair can cause pain and discomfort, ultimately affecting your work. Choose a chair that supports your lower back correctly and that you can adjust according to your needs if you want to work more effectively and be more relaxed.

Keep in mind that making upgrades to your home office is a win-win, in that it not only makes the space more conducive to productivity but it also opens up the possibility of claiming tax deductions. Improvements are considered capital expenses, which you can claim come tax time, so be sure you keep all your receipts for proper documentation.

Happy Upgrades

It's not always about increasing the value of your home or improving your productivity. Some home improvements are simply intended to make you happier. Try some of these home improvement projects to put you in a happier place.

•            Closet renovation. Add shelves, clothing rods, and pull-out drawers to your closet if you want to simplify your morning routine and avoid running around looking for items of clothing.

•            Kitchen upgrade. You don't have to rip out your kitchen and replace it with a brand-new one. Painting and replacing handles on cabinets and upgrading faucets can drastically improve the appearance of your kitchen.

•            Upgrade your insulation. It's not a renovation you can appreciate in a visual sense. However, staying cooler in the sweltering heat and warmer in freezing temperatures can positively impact your overall happiness and save money on utility bills.

•            Paint job. It's incredible how painting a room a different color can lift spirits. House Beautiful advises ensuring you choose a happy paint color since certain colors can evoke feelings of sadness.

A Lot Happier

You don't have to dip into your life savings to enhance your living environment. Get those walls painted, insulate, and create a designated workspace. Not only will you increase the value of your home, but you'll also feel a lot happier.