Small Fix, Big Impact: The Best Home Renovation Projects to Improve Livability

When it comes to the best home renovation projects to improve livability, the team here at Lincoln Construction are pros. Here on the Sunshine Coast, our innovative philosophy has guided us in seeking out opportunities to incorporate passive building into the construction industry, allowing us to craft some of the best passive homes in British Columbia and create a new generation of building practices. 

A crucial part of that? Ensuring that each and every custom home is as livable as possible.

Here are small home renovation projects that are sure to make the livability of your home skyrocket:

#1: Improve Your Home’s Insulation

Your home’s insulation is important for both your comfort and budget. Who wants to spend chilly winters on the Sunshine Coast without up-to-date weather protection? 

Upgrading it can improve your home’s energy efficiency while simultaneously helping to keep out unwanted noise from traffic or surrounding neighbours. The best part is, you are likely to recover close to 100% of the cost to insulate! 

#2: Upgrade Your Kitchen

Dual sinks, a brand-new refrigerator, flexible pantry and refrigerator space, or even adding in a kitchen island as a centerpiece are all simple home renovations that will bolster your home’s general livability. The kitchen is such a heavily used space in a home, why not give it a makeover?

In fact, the top kitchen upgrades that buyers are seeking in 2022 and beyond are:

  • Kitchen islands (64%)

  • Walk-in pantries (62%)

  • Enhanced drawer and/or cabinet storage (57%)

All provide extra counter space for cooking and dining alike. Each of these popular upgrades also recoup expenses upon selling.

#3: Upgrading Your Heat Source

It should go without saying, but having a good, comfortable, and efficient heat source makes an enormous difference in both monthly spend and overall comfort.

Some potential ways to upgrade your heat source includes, but isn’t limited to:

  • Adding in a fireplace (if using baseboards)

  • Upgrading your central heating to a heat pump

  • If budget permits, implementing heated flooring 

Heating your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home, generally making up a whopping 29% of your utility bill. Make those dollars count with a heat source you can rely on.

As your trusted Sunshine Coast general contracting team, we know that what sets our services apart is our work ethic, clear communication, and our genuine passion for both building and renovating homes. Our family-based team loves taking on unique and challenging projects, and we always appreciate the opportunity to recommend the best home renovation projects to improve livability.

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Life’s too short to not live in a home you love. Contact us today to get the ball rolling.

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