Father’s Day DIY projects that can add value
This Father’s Day, if your dad enjoys tackling home projects, REMAX Southern Africa recommends spending some quality time with him doing one of these DIY projects:
Refresh, repair and repaint: One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to add value to your home is with a fresh coat of paint. Roll up your sleeves, turn up the music, and spend some quality time with Dad to see how quickly a room can be transformed. For the best resale appeal, REMAX SA suggests choosing neutral colours that suit a wide range of tastes.
Kitchens and bathrooms can have a big impact on a home’s value, but improving them does not always require a major renovation. Simple updates can go a long way. Consider repainting or refinishing kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them, and updating outdated fixtures such as taps, showerheads and towel rails to give these spaces a fresh, modern look.
Improve your home’s first impression: Although landscaping and kerb appeal do not always translate directly into a higher selling price, they can have a meaningful impact on buyer interest. As the exterior is the first thing potential buyers see, REMAX Southern Africa notes that an attractive and well-maintained appearance can generate greater interest and encourage more viewings.
While repainting the exterior of a home can be expensive, a good power wash can make a big difference and instantly refresh its appearance. On a sunny weekend, why not grab a cold drink with Dad and spend some time planting Mom’s favourite flowers in the garden? It is a simple and enjoyable way to spend time together, and when combined with trimming the lawn and bushes, it can help your home look neat, cared for and well maintained.
Create a space dad will love: Garages may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about home improvements, but they offer plenty of potential. REMAX Southern Africa suggests adding ready-made cupboards and shelving to create valuable storage space and help keep the area organised. This Father’s Day, why not help Dad transform the garage into a practical workshop where he can tackle all the DIY projects he is known for?
Whether you are tackling a DIY project this Father’s Day or planning larger renovations in the future, you can contact a local REMAX agent to understand which improvements are most likely to add value to your home.
