Home Improvement Projects are More Important than Ever
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Families know how important it is to retain the value of their homes, especially when we hear so much about diminishing home values and foreclosures. Still, home improvement projects / remodeling is one of the best ways to preserve your home's value and in some parts of the country, homeowners can still recover up to 90 percent of their remodeling costs despite falling home prices. If you're a homeowner who's in the process of remodeling in Southern Maryland, consider budget-friendly options to get the look you want without breaking the bank. Here are several tips to give you some less expensive options when starting a home improvement project in St. Mary’s, Calvert or Charles County.

Kitchen
The countertops are one of the high impact surfaces in your kitchen. While natural stone options like granite and quartz, as well as solid surfaces are alluring, they're expensive and can quickly drain your remodeling budget. Now is a good time to check out a contemporary laminate countertop, which offers luxury looks at a surprisingly low cost when compared to stone. Wilsonart(R) HD High Definition Laminate is available in 43 designs created specifically for heavy use horizontal surfaces like countertops. The deep, rich look and dimensional texture can give your kitchen countertop the look you want without the sacrifice. Custom cabinets, though gorgeous to look at, can also make a significant dent in your budget plan. To get the same look for less, Kangas Home Improvements suggests the installation of oversized crown molding on top of stock cabinets to make them "pop." Most people won't notice the difference, and you'll save enough to buy a new appliance or two.

Bathroom
A beautiful, updated bathroom will undoubtedly add value to your home, but it can also be a money pit that sucks away your Southern Maryland home improvement dollars due to potentially high material and labor costs.

You can save money on bathroom countertop surfaces by considering durable laminate instead of stone, which can be stained by cosmetics and cleaners. Another advantage of laminate is that if you decide to change the color scheme of your bathroom in a few years, laminate can be switched out easily and inexpensively.

Family Room
Estimates tell us that adding a family room, as opposed to simply remodeling one, will help a homeowner recoup as much as 80 percent of their original investment at resale. Remember to plan the space by factoring in the size of your family, the ages of your kids (and their friends), and perhaps even the possibility of additions to your immediate family, like grandparents or babies. Kangas Home improvements will consult with you during the decision making process to help you fulfill all your needs. Kangas will also direct this renovation in accordance with the codes in your county throughout Southern Maryland.
 
Bedrooms
From a purely practical standpoint, your bedrooms are places for you and your family to sleep and take refuge from the outside world. A master bedroom remodel should reflect an atmosphere of serenity and comfort. It's also the perfect place to install energy efficient windows, which will help keep you cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and allow you to eventually recoup the cost with savings on your monthly energy bill.