key points
- Renewal that removes functionality or location is separated from the value and appeal of the house.
- Upgrade that are highly individual or are the niche objectives to reduce the value of the house.
- Cheap DIY finish, unpublished work, and high maintenance additions reduce the price of the house.
There may be a lot of time, effort and significant investment to deal with a home renewal project, that is why, whether you are handling Reno on your own or hiring a contractor to complete the job, it is important. Choose your renewal wisely,
We talked to experts to find out which house Renos will actually reduce the value of your home in 2026 and there are seven projects that they recommend skipping.
Meet experts
- Kevin McLister A lead project manager and production manager for bolt builders.
- Jo rich An architect is a principal designer of J Rich Designs, and a designer in Redor Sliding Walls & Doors.
Removal of storage space
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At any time you remove the storage space from the existing house, naturally reduce the overall value of the property. This may include removing the cupboard, converting garage, or even buses Get rid of existing storage shed,
“Storage is a very large sales point so if you can Add storage room Or build-in that will increase your house price, “Kevin McLister, Bolt Bolt, describes the lead project manager and production manager for the builders.
If you are looking for a meaningful renewal project to add to the price of the house, consider it Pour a new closet Where there is currently unused place or Yard installing a shade,
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Convert full bathrooms into half a bath
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Bathroom is one of the most common features for a home buyer, when they are looking for a new house, to focus on it, that is why removing the bathroom is a bad idea or Convert full bath into half a bath,
“Some renovation are well intended, but in the long run there may be an dissatisfaction for the house,” says mcLister. ‘We have customers who wanted Remove a powder room Or remove a shower that can cause less bathrooms. ,
Instead, add an additional bathroom to your house if possible. If you do not have space for this type of renewal, just consider Upgrade the existing bathroom Combination of new toilets, pride, sink, and a shower, a bath, or both.
Elimination of bedroom to create oversized closets
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Another features that focus on home buyers are size and bedroom number.
The designer who in Rich, Architect, J Rich Designs, and designer in Redor Sliding Walls & Doors, says some “projects that usually hurt, include oversized closet and cheap DIY finish (uneven tile, missing trim). Removal of the bedroom to make the bedrooms to make the cost of making or future repairs to make the cost of using or so at home. Are.”
It is best to leave the bedroom where they are, although you can add an additional bedroom to an otherwise unused basement space and add to the price of the house. Depending on the layout of the house, it can also increase the appeal as a rental property, if you put in one Belling bathroom and kitchen To create a separate living space.
Smear
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It is natural that you want to fill your house with things you love, but when you are selling a property, excessive individual rooms can actually be different from the value of the house.
“Buyers pay for comprehensive appeal and work, not highly specific taste or visible DIY shortcut,” Rich.
Leave individual nuances during a renovation and focus on neutral and high impact upgrades, such as Refresh paint, Improving lightAnd Dated fixtures With more timeless options.
High maintenance landscap
Some external projects may look great and add to the price of the house, but if you are putting in features that most people will consider high maintenance, such as a large flower garden or wide hedges, home buyer will simply see it as more work.
“High maintenance landscaping and narrowly targeted features, such as gimmick pools, can also be risky projects,” Rich says. “These options raise or reduce the location of desirable outdoor.”
A better option for the outside is to focus on reforms that require low maintenance and a certain function for buyers, such as Establish a fence around the yard For privacy and security.
Ala upgrade
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Some upgrade has a very niche appeal, depending on the neighborhood, can reduce the value of your property, such as inserting into a hot tub or building a deck that takes the most yard.
“When it becomes individually individual or adds the cost of maintenance to personal desires, which closes buyers, the renewal can reduce the value of houses,” says Rich.
Invest, instead of selecting these niche upgrade Energy skilled systemsUpgrading old doors and windows, investing in new equipment, replacing HVAC system, or even updating roofs and insulation.
Poor or poorly planned renewal
No matter which renewal project you choose to deal with, the result should be of high quality if you want to increase the price of the house.
“Even if a renovation looks good on the surface, sloppy workmanship, unequal floor, crooked walls, or poorly installed windows and doors) will reduce the value of your home,” calls “McLister.
It is better to focus on most diyers Cosmetic upgrade That you can make yourself good, such as painting or swaping hardware on your cabinets, cupboards, drawers and doors. This simple change will increase the price without forcing you to learn a particular skill.
