Your home is your castle, or so the idiom goes.  And what better way to spend your hard earned dollars than on fortifying your castle?  Even in these tough post-great recession times investing in your home will pay off in the long run, and this article will make the case for investing in residential remodeling by going with a friendly local Tampa contractor, or one in your area.

It’s a homeowners market

Before the housing market crash, contractors were notorious for taking their time getting back to you for any kind of home improvement project, and that was even if they would consider the project ‘worthy’ of their time if it was under a certain amount.  Now when there’s a bad storm in Tampa you have three guys knocking on your door if you need any tree trimming or repair work done, and they’re willing to outbid the other guy.  It has never been a better time for the homeowner in terms of getting affordable residential remodeling done, as there is no one more cognizant of your financial hardship than someone who has to justify their existence to your tight budget.  This translates into all kinds of deals your local contractor is willing to work out with you in order to secure your business.

Residential remodeling adds value

There is another idiom that goes something like ‘putting money in your home always adds equity’ however, this one is quite disingenuous as it is not always true but residential remodeling can add value.  What is the difference?  Equity is what the bank will appraise your home for, and value is the human factor; the thing that will sell your home or make it more enjoyable to live in, here in Tampa or elsewhere.  Consider the following with a grain of salt:

  • You will always eat the cost of a pool, but it will add value. A 50,000 dollar pool does not make 50,000 in equity.
  • Modern kitchens and bathrooms are the ‘hot’ thing right now; they are what will sell your home.
  • A fresh exterior paint job and some light landscaping can make a world of difference for curb appeal.

Go green to get utilities under control

There has never been a better time to go green as there are a whole host of products that can improve the quality of your life, as well as get those pesky utilities under control via efficiency so you can crank the AC on low and stop sweating the bills (and also sweating in general, especially if you live in sun-shiny Tampa, Florida).  Residential remodeling can offer some of these green products, but be sure to ask your local contractor:

  • LED lighting is more efficient than standard, it’s brighter, and lasts a lot longer.
  • Green insulation keeps your home better heated, and cooled
  • Low VOC paints improve the air quality, and reduce health hazard risks
  • New efficient windows can stop your heating & cooling from escaping
  • New energy efficient appliances, especially in the kitchen, will get you more out of your electric usage.

So if you have money to spend, consider investing it in your home and your future by contacting West Shore Construction for some remodeling and live better, today! West Shore Construction also