You may not have heard, but May is National Home Improvement Month. This is the best time of year to invest in your home, whether it’s to make it more functional and comfortable, or to improve its curb appeal. Now that the weather is more agreeable, you may want to consider undertaking a home upgrade, especially one that will help control temperatures in your house during the hot summer months.
If you’re not sure what kind of project you’d like to take on this year, here are a few questions that may help you decide what direction you want to go in:
- Am I trying to improve my home’s value? Some renovations and home improvement projects will improve your home’s resale value, while others will simply make it more pleasant to live in. Figure out which of these goals is your priority.
- Should I hire a contractor? It depends on how experienced you are when it comes to carpentry, electrical work and other areas. Generally speaking, the larger the scale of the project, the more likely you’ll want a contractor to perform the work.
- What is my budget? The answer to this question will obviously limit or expand your options, but it’s worth thinking about whether the investment you’re making will pay dividends in the future. For example, if you have a contractor install 3M prestige window film on your windows, over time the energy savings may make up for the cost of the installation.
Applying 3M residential window film to your windows is a terrific way to reduce sun exposure in your interiors, which will reduce the amount of energy that you use. For more information, contact Michigan Glass Coatings today!