Improving Your Home

There are a number of sound reasons for improving your home in the spring time, including the better weather conditions for outdoor work, the increased hours of daylight which make longer working days possible, plus the chance to beat the rush and hotter weather of summertime home enhancement projects.

And, of course, it’s also good time of year to sell up if that’s something you’re contemplating, so you can complete your projects and put your home on the market for a potentially higher asking price.

If you’re not sure what you could do at your property, here are a few ideas:

**1.)** **Composite doors**

Replacement doors are always beneficial for the way they enhance security, energy efficiency and ‘kerb appeal’, i.e. the first impression someone has of a house when they first see it from the street. At the same time, new doors help minimise noise pollution and ultimately boost a property’s value.

Composite doors combine multiple materials including timber, uPVC and foam, to fashion a door that’s long-lasting, strong and thermally efficient. Essentially, you get the perfect blend of aesthetic appeal, security and strength. So it’s no wonder that composite doors Basingstoke and UK-wide so popular with home owners. (What’s more, you have a wide variety of styles and finishes from which to take your pick – and the durable materials mean less upkeep than for standard wooden doors.)

Often, there is a timber core with foam insulation for better thermal efficiency, with outer layers comprising uPVC, glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or other materials.

Finally, these models make a striking addition to the front of any home, whatever its style.

**2.)** **Memorial benches**

You may have thought memorial benches were for public places. But that doesn’t have to be the case, especially if you’re not planning to move.

This spring, consider a bench as a lasting, tangible tribute to a loved one who has gone but whose memory lives on – it could be the perfect way to commemorate their life. Look forward to having a place where you can sit outside, reflect and enjoy your memories. And you could add a plaque with the name of the person to whom the bench is dedicated.

While these benches come in metal and synthetic materials, there are many good reasons for choosing teak instead. This dense tropical hardwood is naturally highly durable, shrugs off pests and rot and is very low-maintenance. What’s more, its natural oils protect against moisture and whatever the weather throws at your bench, which can last for years, if not generations. So your loved one could be remembered for decades to come.

**3.)** **Bespoke garden buildings**

A garden building is a superb way to expand your living space and have more room, either for work, leisure, to use as a studio or as an extension of your home. These structures include pergolas, gazebos, playhouses, log cabins, garden rooms and offices and even sheds.

Opt for bespoke buildings for your home and look forward to a number of benefits, including a cost-effective alternative to standard home extensions, increasing the value of your home and having a customised space that perfectly suits your needs and preferences, however you’re using the structure, and with a style and finish that you have chosen.

Bespoke garden rooms can also suit different garden layouts, including L-shaped areas, narrow strips of land and uneven surfaces.

Any (or all!) of these ideas could transform your property this spring, and significantly enhance its value, whether you’re planning to sell or not.