{"id":12055,"date":"2023-09-21T11:12:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T11:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckybarnes.co.uk\/?p=12055"},"modified":"2023-09-21T11:12:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T11:12:42","slug":"small-investments-that-can-make-a-big-difference-to-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckybarnes.co.uk\/2023\/09\/21\/small-investments-that-can-make-a-big-difference-to-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Investments That Can Make A Big Difference To Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to our homes we want to ensure that we can get as much out of them as possible. After all, we spend much of our time in those four walls. But not all of us have big budgets for huge kitchen renovations or new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckybarnes.co.uk\/2023\/05\/09\/spruce-up-your-bathroom-with-these-cool-installations\/\">bathrooms<\/a>, and extensions can be a small fortune. But there are smaller investments that you can focus on in your home that will make a big difference. Not just to how your home looks but also how it feels. They can even help with the value of your property. So here are some of the smaller investments you might want to consider making in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Iq1g6ahig9_qQghiIFNBDZK94gJ56BUBuNKpTTgIP5ZnC8sL14cvS_5c2TUg4DcYj3AO-PwUgSUXJ1Bpc302MeHDsA00TKpEe2iMACNs2kRAFjbaEAH7-UwC0tBCSsR7_aOEAUO790uDo9JiULNhjOw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/house-home-door-sidewalk-2606818\/\">Image source &#8211; pixabay &#8211; cco license<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insulation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first investments you might want to make would be insulation. This is insulating walls but most importantly the roof of your home. If your property is older, the chances are it won\u2019t be insulated as well as it could be. Taking time to insulate the roof will help you to make your home more energy efficient, which in turn will save you money on your heating bills. Making your home more energy efficient will help to increase the value of your home. You could even look to board out your loft, which could make it a usable space and even an additional room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upgrading a conservatory<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have an old conservatory attached to your home? The chances are you don\u2019t utilise the space as much as you should. Is your conservatory too cold in winter and too warm in the summer? This is often due to the roof installed on these older extensions. But you can upgrade this and transform your space. Companies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/clearambershop.com\">Clear Amber Shop<\/a> sell different options for a roof or glazing and could transform your space. A small investment will make that room user-friendly and increase the value of your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cosmetic decorating&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small investment in your home when it comes to cosmetic decorating can make a big difference. If your home hasn\u2019t been updated in a while then a fresh lick of paint, new wallpaper, or even some new soft furnishings can make a big difference. How your home looks and feels will have an impact on how you feel spending time there. The nicer it is, the more time you will spend in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flooring&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another area where you can make a big difference to your home is the flooring. If you haven\u2019t upgraded the floor for some time, then you could look at making some changes. New carpets or wooden flooring can transform a space for very little investment. It can make a whole room feel brand new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New windows and doors&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, an investment into new windows and doors can also make a big difference to how your home feels. But it can also make it much more <a href=\"https:\/\/energysavingtrust.org.uk\/hub\/quick-tips-to-save-energy\/\">energy efficient<\/a>. Double glazed windows can be much more energy efficient and a new door can make all of the difference. Aesthetically it looks great but it can also help reduce your energy costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, these suggestions will help you to make a difference in your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to our homes we want to ensure that we can get as much out of them as possible. After all, we spend much of our time in those four walls. 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