Home for the Holidays: the Untraditional Gift Guide

This Holiday Season, Gift Home Improvements!

Instead of the usual slippers or blankets, consider giving a gift that enhances the home and offers lasting value. Here are some thoughtful home improvement projects to consider:

Home Improvement Gift Ideas:

• New Front Door: Dramatically improves curb appeal without the full cost of a full remodel.
• Stone Facade Accents: Adding stone details to facades and chimneys can elevate the aesthetic at a portion of the cost of real stone.
• Shutter Installation: Provides a classic touch to elevate your home’s look (while removal can also dramatically alter the appearance)
• Energy Efficiency: Roofing, Siding, and Windows can all reduce energy bills and increase comfort.

Top Home Improvement ROIs:

• Entry Door Replacement: Can provide up to a 100.9% ROI, enhancing both security and appearance (add new house numbers, door knockers, or a mailbox to further enhance curb appeal).
• Manufactured Stone Veneer: These newer products can deliver up to a 102.3% ROI, significantly boosting curb appeal (and they look great too).
• Energy-Efficient Window Installation: New windows can bring up to an 85% ROI while improving energy efficiency and potentially reducing your energy bill.
• Roof Replacement: Typically returns about 70% of your investment, ensuring long-term protection and reducing energy bills when paired with expert installs that deliver the right ventilation.
• Siding Installation: The ROI for new siding ranges from 70-90% (influenced by the product, craftsmanship quality, and thoughtful design choices), making it a smart investment that enhances both curb appeal and long-term home value.

These projects not only enhance daily living but also add substantial value to the property.

New Car vs. New Windows: At first glance, gifting home improvements like new windows might seem unconventional (maybe you’re thinking it’s like gifting a vacuum cleaner, which did not fly in my house growing up, just ask my dad). But what happens when you think about it like gifting a new car?

• Depreciation: A new car loses about 11% of its value the moment you drive it off the lot and approximately 63% after five years.
• Appreciation: Installing energy-efficient windows can recoup up to 85% of the investment upon resale and leads to ongoing savings on energy bills.

While a new car’s value diminishes rapidly, investing in home improvements like new windows not only retains value but also enhances the home’s comfort and efficiency over time. Plus, who doesn’t want to pull into their driveway and get the warm and fuzzies (instead of the dread of your to-do list).

This holiday season, consider gifts that provide enduring benefits and value.

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