Home renovations can be a little tough, even for a trailer, but it can still be a fun thing to do because you're designing it in ways that you like. Unlike brick-and-mortar houses, these types of homes can be a little tricky to remodel and renovate, but it's not entirely impossible. Today’s Homeowner has been a leader in home improvement for 25 years and strives to provide expert tips for maintaining and improving the home. So if you're thinking of renovating your mobile home for yourself or to sell, we've come up with five interesting ways to do it.
1. New Kitchen Ideas
Some homes have rustic or plain white designs for kitchens, but you can change it to something more modern by changing your countertops, fixing your old cupboards and drawers, getting new lighting fixtures, replacing old wallpaper, and a lot more. These changes depend on your budget because kitchen renovations can be very expensive, but if you shop smart, it won't break your bank. If you want, you can replace your cabinets and drawers with something brand new, or you could just repaint everything instead. Most of these changes can be simple, and yet, they will increase the value of your home significantly.
2. Work on Your Roof
Adding a roof is an excellent way to renovate your mobile home. Roofing can be something uncommon for a home like this, and that's why it will increase its value. Your return on investment will be very high, making you gain a decent profit by selling it as it is. So even if you're thinking of selling fast with the help of a real-estate agency, and you haven’t covered all of the renovations that you had in mind, you won't miss out on making bank if your mobile home is unique. You can install a roof over your existing one, or you could replace the roof shingles with three-tab models. Browse different designs and colors, and see what matches your home best.
3. Skirting and Foundations
Skirting is another cool idea that can give your home the appeal it deserves; not to mention that it can lower your heating costs, too. You can go for vinyl skirting for a simple appearance, or a stone-and-brick veneer for better aesthetics. Both ideas can increase your home's resale value, and they can be done for cheap. This will also benefit you if you're still going to live there. A new foundation plan for your home can be very exciting, and you might think of your home as a brand new trailer.
4. Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms can really increase your home's value, and remodeling them all depends on your tastes and preferences. You could go for crowd-pleasing and neutral changes, or spice things up with something luxurious if it’s within your budget. Depending on the look you’re going for, you could upgrade your tub, sink, and toilet for better resale value.
As a homeowner, you would feel great having these new amenities, while potential buyers would also appreciate a renovated bathroom. Check your plumbing, and see if you can replace or upgrade your fixtures to make them more appealing. These small details can prove to be quite lucrative later if you decide to sell your home. But if you’re renovating your own trailer, you'll get to enjoy an amazing new bathroom and its great design.
5. Valuable Additions
One of the best additions that you could have in your home is a nice deck or a covered porch that you can build yourself. Hiring someone to do it for you is a good idea, too, because a decent contractor would be able to balance it better. Just remember that it should be a freestanding unit because you can't build this addition onto the home itself, but you can have it look like it's part of it with the right design in mind. Remember to check your local regulations about this type of addition to mobile homes; you wouldn't want to build something, then find out it's against the law. But if your state’s regulations allow it, then your home's value will be a lot higher.
Changing how your home looks can be a good investment for you. A makeover for your mobile home will keep its appearance neat while getting rid of any damages that lower your home’s value is also wise. If you have the budget and time for it, you can accomplish a lot, and transform your mobile home into something that you've always dreamed of, or a good asset that you can sell. Some of these suggestions can be done alone or with the help of professionals. Either way, you will see a huge difference that would make your home look as if it's brand new.
